COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Vinpocetine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age related memory loss and head injury.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it as advised by your doctor and if you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin
How it works
COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels which in turn enhances a chemical messenger (intracellular cGMP levels) in the brain. Thus increases blood flow within the brain. This is how it prevents the destruction of never cells (neurons) and protects the brain. Thus helps enhancement of the nervous system. It also has an antioxidant property. This works by oxidizing the free radicals (toxins) in the body.
Quick Tips
Take it with food or as suggested by your doctor. It may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you. Avoid alcohol while taking COGNITOL 5 MG TABLET as it may cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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