All Details About VERCETAM CT
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about VERCETAM CT
Description:
VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of stroke. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.
VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. 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 without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Uses:
- VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness which may affect your concentration and driving ability so do not drive unless you are feeling well.
- Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet can cause weight gain, maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly to prevent this.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
- Weight gain
- Hyperactivity
- Stomach pain
- Nervousness
- Diarrhea
- Decreased blood pressure
Warning & Precautions:
- You have an underlying medical condition such as stomach or intestinal ulcers, any kind of blood disorder, etc.
- You have a kidney disorder.
- You have a planned surgery or operation including dental surgery.
- You are on certain medications like anticoagulants including the low dose of aspirin.
- You are elderly and taking this medicine for a prolonged duration.
FAQs:
Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet?
There are reports which suggest that the use of VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain rather than losing increased weight.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of VERCETAM CT 500 mg/800 mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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