Vinpocetine
Information about Vinpocetine
Vinpocetine Uses
Vinpocetine is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in Parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury.
How Vinpocetine works
Vinpocetine is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels, which in turn enhances a chemical messenger (intracellular cGMP levels) in the brain. Thus, increases blood flow within the brain. This is how it prevents the destruction of never cells (neurons) and protects the brain. Thus, helps enhancement of the nervous system. It also has an antioxidant property. This works by oxidizing the free radicals (toxins) in the body.
Common side effects of Vinpocetine
Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea1a, Stomach pain, Nervousness
Available Medicine for Vinpocetine
CognitolSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹991 variant(s)
VinpaceAurum Life Science Pvt Ltd
₹75 to ₹1092 variant(s)
VintransCapital Pharma
₹1591 variant(s)
ReqollectAlchem Phytoceuticals Ltd
₹701 variant(s)
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₹851 variant(s)
CogvinIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹59 to ₹7902 variant(s)
VinpotecGiriraj Healthcare
₹991 variant(s)
BrainproVatican Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹1991 variant(s)
VinpocareVivid Biotek Pvt Ltd
₹2601 variant(s)
Expert advice for Vinpocetine
- Take it with food or as suggested by your doctor.
- It may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol while taking Vinpocetine as it may cause increased dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.