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About Esitam 400mg Capsule
Esitam 400mg Capsule is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, it is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (a 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.
Take Esitam 400mg Capsule as advised by your doctor. Esitam 400mg Capsule may cause 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. Esitam 400mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 8 years, as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Uses of Esitam 400mg Capsule
Esitam 400mg Capsule is used in the treatment of myoclonus (a movement disorder), memory disorders, and vertigo. The detailed uses of Esitam 400mg Capsule are as follows:

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When used as prescribed, Esitam 400mg Capsule may offer the following benefits:
For Myoclonus:
For Vertigo:
For Dyslexia:
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Esitam 400mg Capsule as it may cause increased drowsiness and sleepiness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor before taking Esitam 400mg Capsule if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
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.
Heart
Safe if prescribed
Esitam 400mg Capsule can be used in cardiac patients if prescribed by the physician.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Esitam 400mg Capsule can be safely given in elderly patients if recommended by the physician.
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 protecting 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 by 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 effectively, 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 your 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.
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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