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Esitam 400mg Capsule is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, it is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. It contains Piracetam that acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protecting against oxygen deprivation. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which helps in communication between brain cells. It may cause common side effects, such as headache, sleepiness, stomach pain, diarrhoea, weakness, nausea, and restlessness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Esitam 400mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Esitam 400mg Capsule is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Myoclonus is a movement disorder that causes uncontrollable twitching and jerky movements of the arms and legs.
Esitam 400mg Capsule contains 'Piracetam', which acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protecting against oxygen deprivation. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which helps in communication between brain cells.
You are advised to take Esitam 400mg Capsule as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience specific common side effects, such as headache, sleepiness, stomach pain, diarrhoea, weakness, nausea, and restlessness. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Please do not stop taking Esitam 400mg Capsule without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery, as Esitam 400mg Capsule can cause drowsiness, sleepiness, and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Esitam 400mg Capsule as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Esitam 400mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 8 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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Directions for Use
• Take Esitam 400mg Capsule with or without food, or as advised by a doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
Esitam 400mg Capsule is a nootropic drug which belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues. Esitam 400mg Capsule is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Esitam 400mg Capsule is also used for the symptomatic treatment of cognitive and memory disorders caused by organic disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Esitam 400mg Capsule acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protecting against a shortage of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which helps in communication between brain cells. Esitam 400mg Capsule may also act on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors that are involved in the transmission of nerve signals, which play an important role in memory.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Esitam 400mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have/had a serious kidney problem, Huntington's disease or brain haemorrhage. Inform your doctor if you have kidney dysfunction or bleeding problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Esitam 400mg Capsule may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Esitam 400mg Capsule as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Esitam 400mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 8 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Esitam 400mg Capsule as it may cause increased drowsiness and sleepiness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking Esitam 400mg Capsule if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Esitam 400mg Capsule or not.
Driving
Unsafe
Esitam 400mg Capsule may cause drowsiness and shakiness. Do not drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Caution
Esitam 400mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 8 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Esitam 400mg Capsule may be prescribed for dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years.
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Esitam 400mg Capsule used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, it is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years.
Esitam 400mg Capsule acts on the brain, and nervous system thereby protects against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.
Esitam 400mg Capsule is used in the symptomatic treatment of cognitive and memory disorders caused due to organic disorders. However, Esitam 400mg Capsule does not treat neurodegenerative dementia (memory loss) such as Alzheimer's disease.
Do not discontinue Esitam 400mg Capsule without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Esitam 400mg Capsule for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Esitam 400mg Capsule.
Diarrhoea could be a side-effect of Esitam 400mg Capsule. Drink plenty of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea or if you find blood in stools.
Yes, Esitam 400mg Capsule is used to treat vertigo. Vertigo is a sudden sensation of spinning, either external or internal, which causes a feeling of being off-balance.
Esitam 400mg Capsule may cause an increase in weight. Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain a proper weight. Consult your doctor if you notice weight gain.
Esitam 400mg Capsule is used to treat dyslexia combined with other appropriate measures, such as speech therapy, in children and adolescents aged above 8 years. Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterised by reading and learning problems.
Hallucination is a medical condition in which the person may feel, hear or believe things that are not true, see things that are not there, feel unusually suspicious or confused. Esitam 400mg Capsule may cause hallucinations in some cases. So, if you experience hallucinations while taking Esitam 400mg Capsule, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Esitam 400mg Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to Esitam 400mg Capsule or any of its ingredients. Avoid Esitam 400mg Capsule if you have severe kidney issues, a history of bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage), or Huntington’s disease (a genetic disorder, that affects brain function and movement).
Take Esitam 400mg Capsule with or without food, or as advised by the physician. Swallow it with a glass of water daily at the same time for effectiveness. Do not chew or crush it.
Yes, Esitam 400mg Capsule can be used for long-term if advised by a doctor. However, always follow the doctor’s instructions.
Esitam 400mg Capsule is typically prescribed for specific medical conditions, and its use to enhance cognitive abilities in healthy individuals is not recommended. Consult a doctor before using any medication for reasons other than its intended purpose.
If you forget to take a dose of Esitam 400mg Capsule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the regular dose. Avoid taking the double dose to make up for the missed one.
The dose adjustments may be required in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Esitam 400mg Capsule.
Esitam 400mg Capsule may cause side effects such as headache, sleepiness, stomach pain, diarrhoea, weakness, nausea, and restlessness. These do not require any medical treatment as they will gradually reduce over time. Please consult a doctor if these side effects persist for longer than expected.
Before taking Esitam 400mg Capsule, you should inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or bleeding problems. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to Esitam 400mg Capsule.
Esitam 400mg Capsule can interact with other medications, such as thyroxine (a hormone), warfarin (an anticoagulant), and aspirin (a painkiller). Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Esitam 400mg Capsule with other medicines.
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