All Details About Cogniz 500mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cogniz 500mg Tablet
Description:
Cogniz 500mg Tablet helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells.Cogniz 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Forever let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
Uses:
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Cogniz
- Decreased blood pressure
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Side Effects:
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 themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cogniz 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Cogniz 500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Cogniz 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Cogniz 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cogniz 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cogniz 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cogniz 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. I have been prescribed Cogniz 500mg Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Cogniz 500mg Tablet is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Cogniz 500mg Tablet?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Cogniz 500mg Tablet. However, since Cogniz 500mg Tablet is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Q. Can students take Cogniz 500mg Tablet to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Cogniz 500mg Tablet since studies show that Cogniz 500mg Tablet is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
Q. What is the role of Cogniz 500mg Tablet in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Cogniz 500mg Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Cogniz 500mg Tablet either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.
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