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Cognistar 60 Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Cognistar 60 Injection is a product of Lupin Ltd

Composition: Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate (60mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 1540

*Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

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All Details About Cognistar 60 Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cognistar 60 Injection

Description:

Cognistar 60 Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, and Alzheimer's disease. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines, depending on the illness it is being used for.

Cognistar 60 Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional only. You may take it at the same time each day to maintain consistent level of medicine in the blood. If you miss any dose, take it as soon as you remember. 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 without talking to doctor. Do not take this medicine if you are suffering from epilepsy or severe kidney problem.

It is not known to cause serious side effects but injection site reaction (pain or redness), nausea, headache and vertigo may occur. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

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 them

Ordinary side effects of Cognistar

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vertigo
  • Agitation
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Sweating
  • Fever
  • Apprehension
  • Hallucination
  • Confusion

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognistar 60 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognistar 60 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognistar 60 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cognistar 60 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Cognistar 60 Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cognistar 60 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate?

Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is an extract from porcine (pig) brain tissue that acts on the central nervous system to protect nerves and improve brain functions.

How is Cognistar 60 Injection administered?

It is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional over a period of 15 minutes. This might vary on the dosage given and the route of administration.

Where do you inject Cognistar 60 Injection?

It is injected either intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein).

How quickly does Cognistar 60 Injection work?

You may see an improvement in your symptoms after 2 weeks. However this depends on your condition, response to treatment, and dosage administered.

What is the duration of treatment with Cognistar 60 Injection?

The recommended duration of treatment is 10 to 20 days of continuous daily usage of the required dosage of Cognistar 60 Injection. However, this depends on the patient's age and illness.

Can a person with a kidney problem be given Cognistar 60 Injection?

Although there are no studies indicating that this medicine causes further kidney problems, it should not be administered if a person has severe kidney disease.

What happens in case of an overdose of Cognistar 60 Injection?

Since Cognistar 60 Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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