Cogpex Plus Tablet
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Product introduction
Cogpex Plus Tablet is a medicine used in stroke rehabilitation and as a cognitive enhancer. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. It may also be used in the treatment of brain trauma.
Cogpex Plus 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, stomach pain, nervousness, and decreased blood pressure. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
Uses of Cogpex Plus Tablet
Benefits of Cogpex Plus Tablet
In Rehabilitation of Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Cogpex Plus Tablet 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.
Side effects of Cogpex Plus Tablet
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 Cogpex Plus
- Weight gain
- Hyperactivity
- Stomach pain
- Nervousness
- Diarrhea
- Decreased blood pressure
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Dizziness
How to use Cogpex Plus Tablet
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. Cogpex Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cogpex Plus Tablet works
Cogpex Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival. Piracetam is a GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogue. It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cogpex Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cogpex Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cogpex Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cogpex Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Cogpex Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Cogpex Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cogpex Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cogpex Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cogpex Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Cogpex Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cogpex Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cogpex Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cogpex Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cogpex Plus Tablet, take 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.
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Quick tips
- Cogpex Plus 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.
- Cogpex Plus Tablet can cause weight gain, maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly to prevent this.
- Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhoea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur, which is not with everyone. Inform your doctor if you notice any other side effect.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Cogpex Plus Tablet
Twice A Day
75%
Once A Day
25%
What are you using Cogpex Plus Tablet for?
Stroke
80%
Others
20%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Cogpex Plus Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Cogpex Plus Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Cogpex Plus Tablet on price
Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Cogpex Plus Tablet?
There are reports which suggest that the use of Cogpex Plus 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.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Cogpex Plus 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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- Unilab. Citicoline; 2019. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Piracetam. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2004 [revised 09 Feb. 2017]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Citicoline. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Citicoline and Piracetam [Product Information]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: La Renon Healthcare Limited. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from:
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