Cognifast 60mg Injection
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Product introduction
Cognifast 60mg 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.
Cognifast 60mg Injection is used to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) and in other brain disorders as a neuroprotective drug
Cognifast 60mg Injection is used to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement and balance) and in other brain disorders as a neuroprotective drug
Uses of Cognifast Injection
- Stroke
- Head injury
- Alzheimer's disease
Benefits of Cognifast Injection
In Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Cognifast 60mg 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. Cognifast 60mg 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
Cognifast 60mg 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.
Side effects of Cognifast Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cognifast
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vertigo
- Sweating
- Agitation
- Fever
- Anxiety
- Hallucination
- Confusion
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Cognifast Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognifast 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognifast 60mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognifast 60mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cognifast 60mg 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 Cognifast 60mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cognifast 60mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Cognifast 60mg Injection consists of biological peptides which enhance nerve repair.
- It is not known to cause serious side effects. Nausea, headache, and vertigo may occur.
- Do not take in case of epilepsy and severe kidney problem.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Nootropic agent
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FAQs
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.
How is Cognifast 60mg 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.
Where do you inject Cognifast 60mg Injection?
It is injected either intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein).
How quickly does Cognifast 60mg 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.
What is the duration of treatment with Cognifast 60mg Injection?
The recommended duration of treatment is 10 to 20 days of continuous daily usage of the required dosage of Cognifast 60mg Injection. However, this depends on the patient's age and illness.
Can a person with a kidney problem be given Cognifast 60mg 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.
What happens in case of an overdose of Cognifast 60mg Injection?
Since Cognifast 60mg 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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- Phirke M, Bharati A, De Sousa A, et al. Cerebroprotein hydrolysate in treatment of vascular dementia– a case report. Int J Pharmacol and Clin Sci 2014;3:75-8. [Accessed on 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Icon Life Sciences
Address: Icon Life Sciences, Div. Of Mesmer Pharmaceuticals, No.202/6, Lane In.30, Phase-II, IDA, Cherlapally, Hyderabad, 500 051 AP
Country of origin: India
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