DESCRIPTION
Cognistar 60 Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, and Alzheimer’s disease. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines, depending on the illness it is being used for. Cognistar 60 Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vertigo, sweating, agitation, fever, hallucinations, confusion, and flu-like syndrome. These are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
INTRODUCTION
In Stroke Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Cognistar 60 Injection helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient. In Head injury In cases of head injury, damage to the brain may cause further complications. Cognistar 60 Injection helps the damaged tissues to heal faster and improves patient condition. It is usually given for a longer duration. Keep taking it as prescribed to get maximum benefit. In Alzheimer’s disease Cognistar 60 Injection improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively. It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.
USE OF
Stroke | Head injury | Alzheimer’s disease
BENEFITS
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
FACTBOX
Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Nootropic agent
HOW TO USE
Cognistar 60 Injection is a nerve repairing medicine. It works on the brain by repairing the nerve cells and improves their survival.
EXPIRY
Long shelf life (1-2 years).
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognistar 60 Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Cognistar 60 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Cognistar 60 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether Cognistar 60 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. – Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Cognistar 60 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Cognistar 60 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
IF MISS
COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Nausea | Vertigo | Sweating | Agitation | Fever | Anxiety | Hallucination | Confusion | Flu-like symptoms
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
KIDNEY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LIVER INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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FAQ
Q. What is Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate?::: Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is an extract from porcine (pig) brain tissue that acts on the central nervous system to protect nerves and improve brain functions.| Q. How is Cognistar 60 Injection administered?::: It is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional over a period of 15 minutes. This might vary on the dosage given and the route of administration.| Q. Where do you inject Cognistar 60 Injection?::: It is injected either intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein).| Q. How quickly does Cognistar 60 Injection work?::: You may see an improvement in your symptoms after 2 weeks. However this depends on your condition, response to treatment, and dosage administered.| Q. What is the duration of treatment with Cognistar 60 Injection?::: The recommended duration of treatment is 10 to 20 days of continuous daily usage of the required dosage of Cognistar 60 Injection. However, this depends on the patient’s age and illness.| Q. Can a person with a kidney problem be given Cognistar 60 Injection?::: Although there are no studies indicating that this medicine causes further kidney problems, it should not be administered if a person has severe kidney disease.| Q. What happens in case of an overdose of Cognistar 60 Injection?::: Since Cognistar 60 Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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