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

In Alzheimer's disease Pirapil 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Pirapil Injection 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.Pirapil Injection 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

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

If you miss a dose of Pirapil Injection consult your doctor.

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

Injection site reactions (pain swelling redness) | Weight gain | Nervousness | Abnormality of voluntary movements

SAFE

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 Pirapil Injection?::: No do not stop taking Pirapil Injection on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Pirapil Injection does not improve your symptoms consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of the Pirapil Injection dose.| Q. Who should avoid taking Pirapil Injection?::: You should not take Pirapil Injection if you are allergic to Pirapil Injection or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also avoid taking Pirapil Injection 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).