Evavin 5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age related memory loss and head injury. It helps in the improvement of brain function and provides enhancement of focus.

Evavin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it as advised by your doctor and if you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of using this medication are dryness in mouth, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk) headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping). However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking Evavin 5mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are suffering from seizures (epilepsy or fits) or any liver problems. This medicine may cause changes in your blood pressure and sugar levels, so it is better to monitor them regularly.

Uses of Evavin Tablet

Side effects of Evavin 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 Evavin

Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Stomach pain
Nervousness

How to use Evavin 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. Evavin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Evavin Tablet works

Evavin 5mg Tablet is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels, which in turn enhances a chemical messenger (intracellular cGMP levels) in the brain. Thus, increases blood flow within the brain. This is how it prevents the destruction of never cells (neurons) and protects the brain. Thus, helps enhancement of the nervous system. It also has an antioxidant property. This works by oxidizing the free radicals (toxins) in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Evavin 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Evavin 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Evavin 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Evavin 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Evavin 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Evavin 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Take it with food or as suggested by your doctor.
It may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol while taking Evavin 5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Eburnan-Type Alkaloid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Nootropic Agents

Patient concerns

Is it safe taking 2 tab of samtral 400mg daily for two months i m suffering from memory loss problem doctor advised it to take it with cap. Corus for almost two months My mri , eeg and other blood test reports are normal Only one blood test says lack of vitamin d3 for dat i was taking tayo 60k now i m not taking any medicine

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

At the age of 27year and no history of head injury, memory problems are more often related to stress and anxiety. A psychiatric evaluation may be useful.

My father is suffering from Parkinson's disease for last 10 years now he has lost his memory power and even don't know what to do and not to do even though urinated on his bed etc Pl advice treatment for him

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Parkinsonism is Disorder of motor activity characterised by slowness of movement and stiffness. Memory loss is a consequence of dementia. Both can occur together. Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage the behavioural symptoms. A neurological and psychiatric evaluation is required to make a rehabilitation plan for such patients.

Over aged problem lightly memory loss

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage the behavioural symptoms. A neurological and psychiatric evaluation is required to make a rehabilitation plan for such patients.

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

FAQs

Can Evavin 5mg Tablet affect blood pressure?

Yes, Evavin 5mg Tablet may affect blood pressure by causing an increase or decrease in the levels. This change in blood pressure level is only for short duration. Further, if you have any concerns regarding changes in blood pressure consult your doctor.

Is Evavin 5mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Yes, Evavin 5mg Tablet is a blood thinner. This group of medicine prevent the formation of blood clots and the existing blood clots from getting larger. Hence, this property of Evavin 5mg Tablet proves to be helpful in strokes.

What are the side effects of Evavin 5mg Tablet?

The side effects of Evavin 5mg Tablet include nausea, dizziness, difficulty falling asleep, dry mouth, headaches, facial flushing, and heartburn. Some may experience a decrease in blood pressure or increase in heartbeat, though these are for a brief time. Prolonged use of Evavin 5mg Tablet may also be associated with slight reductions in blood glucose levels.

Is Evavin 5mg Tablet a vasodilator?

Yes, it is a vasodilator (helps in the widening of blood vessels). It enlarges the cerebral blood vessels, improving cerebral blood flow which is helpful in cases of stroke.

Is Evavin 5mg Tablet safe to use?

Yes, Evavin 5mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. It is used in Japan, Europe, Mexico, and Russia for the treatment of cerebrovascular and cognitive disorders. In addition to that, it is commonly sold as a dietary supplement for the U.S. general population either alone or as one of several ingredients in dietary supplement products.

What is Evavin 5mg Tablet made from?

Evavin 5mg Tablet is a semisynthetic derivative (extracted from a natural product by partial chemical synthesis) of vincamine. Vincamine is obtained from the Periwinkle plant, Vinca minor L. Other names for Evavin 5mg Tablet include Ethyl apovincaminate, Ethyl apovincaminoate, and vinca minor.

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