Cognistar 60 Injection
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Product introduction
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 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
Cognistar 60 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 Cognistar Injection
- Stroke
- Head injury
- Alzheimer's disease
Benefits of Cognistar Injection
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.
Side effects of Cognistar 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 Cognistar
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vertigo
- Sweating
- Agitation
- Fever
- Anxiety
- Hallucination
- Confusion
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Cognistar 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 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Cognistar 60 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
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Cognistar 60 Injection
Once A Day
40%
Twice A Month
12%
Once A Week
12%
Alternate Day
12%
Twice A Day
8%
Once A Month
4%
Thrice A week
4%
Twice A Week
4%
Thrice A Day
4%
What are you using Cognistar Injection for?
Stroke
47%
Dementia in P*
24%
Alzheimer's d*
12%
Head injury
12%
Others
6%
*Dementia in Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
42%
Average
33%
Poor
25%
What were the side-effects while using Cognistar 60 Injection?
Allergy
100%
How do you take Cognistar Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Cognistar 60 Injection on price
Not Expensive
100%
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 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.
Where do you inject Cognistar 60 Injection?
It is injected either intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein).
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.
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.
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.
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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- Ciplamed. Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- 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: Lupin Ltd
Address: Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India
Country of origin: India
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