Cognimax 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.
Cognimax 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.
Cognimax 60 Injection improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively. It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.
In Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Cognimax 60 Injection helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.
In Head injury
In cases of head injury, damage to the brain may cause further complications. Cognimax 60 Injection helps the damaged tissues to heal faster and improves patient condition. It is usually given for a longer duration. Keep taking it as prescribed to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Cognimax Injection
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
Common side effects of Cognimax
Headache
Nausea
Vertigo
Sweating
Fever
Anxiety
Hallucination
Confusion
Agitation
Flu-like symptoms
How to use Cognimax Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cognimax Injection works
Cognimax 60 Injection is a nerve repairing medicine. It works on the brain by repairing the nerve cells and improves their survival.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognimax 60 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognimax 60 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognimax 60 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cognimax 60 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Cognimax 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 Cognimax 60 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cognimax Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cognimax 60 Injection, get the injection it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Cognimax 60 Injection consists of biological peptides which enhance nerve repair.
It is not known to cause serious side effects. Nausea, headache, and vertigo may occur.
Do not take in case of epilepsy and severe kidney problem.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Nootropic agent
Patient concerns
Fell down hit back head and vomit at the same time Now she is playing no other problems
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, please consult a pediatrician for clinical evaluation to rule out head injury.Recurrent vomitigs, headache, bleed, swelling or lethargy may indicate head injury.
My mother had a stroke last 15 days back left side is paralysed and she is bedridden cannot get up from the bed.pls find the scan report of the head and X re of spine kindly suggest.
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
Continue medical trt for stroke Get orthopedic opinion for x ray spine
Sir, My father ( an advocate) has developed symptoms of Alzheimer recently and sometimes he takes medicines on his own. He gets weak and unable to walk after taking tablets. Is there any test which can tell which medicines that he took? He takes Ayurved, Allopath, Homeopathy all and does not listen to me. Kindly help
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear Sir Thank you for consulting with me. Alzheimer's disease is a difficult disease to handle since patient develops dementia or forgetfulness. There are no blood tests which can tell you which medicines he took. Please consult a neurologist/ Psychiatrist
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Q. How is Cognimax 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.
Q. Where do you inject Cognimax 60 Injection?
It is injected either intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein).
Q. How quickly does Cognimax 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.
Q. What is the duration of treatment with Cognimax 60 Injection?
The recommended duration of treatment is 10 to 20 days of continuous daily usage of the required dosage of Cognimax 60 Injection. However, this depends on the patient's age and illness.
Q. Can a person with a kidney problem be given Cognimax 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.
Q. What happens in case of an overdose of Cognimax 60 Injection?
Since Cognimax 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.
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