Prexaron Plus Tablet (Citicoline 500mg / Piracetam 800mg)

Description

Prexaron Plus Tablet is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. It is used in the treatment of stroke. It works by preventing the damage to your nerve cells and nourishing them back to health again.

Prexaron Plus Tablet shows side effects like headache, sleeplessness, weight gain, stomach discomfort, and diarrhoea. However, these side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to this medicine.

Prexaron Plus Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it every day at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your health condition. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Prexaron Plus Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or any other brain-related conditions. This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Prexaron Plus Tablet
Difficulty in breathing
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Nervousness
Weakness
Weight gain
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Shaking of hands or feet
Sleeplessness
Change in blood pressure
Nausea
Blurred vision
Irregular heartbeat

Uses of Prexaron Plus Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Acute stroke
cute stroke is a condition that occurs due to reduced blood supply to your brain causing damage to your brain cells. Prexaron Plus Tablet helps to repair the damaged nerves and improves blood flow to the brain. Thus, it helps in the fast recovery and improves your clinical condition.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Prexaron Plus Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulties, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.
Severe kidney disease
Prexaron Plus Tablet is filtered by the kidneys and removed from the body via urine. Hence, this medicine is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may further worsen your condition.
Cerebral haemorrhage
A cerebral haemorrhage is a condition of localized bleeding in your brain. Avoid taking Prexaron Plus Tablet if you have a history of this condition as it may worsen your condition.
Huntington’s Chorea
Huntington’s disease is a brain condition that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It may cause uncontrolled, irregular and unpredictable muscle movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability. Prexaron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in such condition.
Hypertonia
Hypertonia is a condition of too much muscle tension in your body. This condition makes it difficult to flex and move around normally. Less commonly, it may occur in older children and adults. Prexaron Plus Tablet is not recommended if you have this conditions.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Prexaron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Prexaron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk which could harm your baby. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Bleeding disorders
Prexaron Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have bleeding problems such as severe haemorrhage (bleeding or abnormal flow of blood), gastrointestinal ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine that may cause internal bleeding), etc. as this medicine may increase the risk of excess bleeding.
Use in Children
Prexaron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Driving or operating machines
Use of Prexaron Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how this medicine affects you.
Abrupt withdrawal
Prexaron Plus Tablet should not be discontinued abruptly as it may cause symptoms such as a headache, anxiety, seizures (abnormal and uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain causing uncontrolled jerking of the body), etc. Your doctor may suggest an appropriate regimen to gradually stop the treatment.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip the dose of Prexaron Plus Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.
Overdose
You should not take more than the prescribed dose of Prexaron Plus Tablet. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention or contact your doctor.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take Prexaron Plus Tablet with or without food. Drink adequate amount of water. Do not break or chew the tablet.

Avoid taking larger or smaller amounts than that prescribed by your doctor.

Take Prexaron Plus Tablet at the same time every day for the ease of remembering.

Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.