Alzheimer's disease
|Dementia in Parkinson's disease
|Age related memory loss
|Head injury

In Alzheimer's disease Pirakon 400mg Tablet 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.

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. Pirakon 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Pirakon 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age-related memory loss and head injury. It works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain.Pirakon 400mg Tablet should be taken by mouth with or without food. It is advisable to take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain consistent level in the blood. If you miss any dose take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may result in twitching or jerking movements and even relapse of disease may occur. This medicine can affect platelet aggregation so inform doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that helps to make blood thin.Some common side effects of this medicine include nervousness and abnormality of voluntary movements. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. This medicine may cause weight gain therefore you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

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. Pirakon 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pirakon 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
| - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Pirakon 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
| - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Pirakon 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
| - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Pirakon 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
| - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Pirakon 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pirakon 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
| - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Pirakon 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pirakon 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Pirakon 400mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives
|Habit Forming :: No
|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Alzheimer's disease
|Dementia in Parkinson's disease
|Age related memory loss
|Head injury

Weight gain
| Nervousness
| Abnormality of voluntary movements

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms can I stop taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?::: No do not stop taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Pirakon 400mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Pirakon 400mg Tablet dose.
| Q. Who should avoid taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?::: You should not take Pirakon 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Pirakon 400mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also avoid taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage). You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Huntington’s disease/chorea (a genetic disorder where the brain cells die quickly causing deterioration of mental and physical abilities over time).
| Q. What is the correct way of taking Pirakon 400mg Tablet?::: Pirakon 400mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablets as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablets. If you find it difficult to swallow tell your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe Pirakon 400mg Tablet in the form of a solution.