Vinpotag
Composition for Vinpotag Products
Vinpotag Products are primarily used for
Alzheimer's disease, Stroke, Dementia in Parkinson's diseaseProducts for Vinpotag
Vinpotag 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹79.69
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About Vinpotag Products
Uses of Vinpotag Products
Vinpocetine is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in Parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury.
Vinpotag Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vinpotag are 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 Vinpotag Products work
Vinpocetine 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.
In Depth Information for Vinpotag Products
- 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 Vinpotag 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.
Patient Concerns about Vinpotag Products
Frequently asked questions about Vinpotag Products
Q. Can Vinpotag 5mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Vinpotag 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.
Q. Is Vinpotag 5mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Vinpotag 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 Vinpotag 5mg Tablet proves to be helpful in strokes.
Q. What are the side effects of Vinpotag 5mg Tablet?
The side effects of Vinpotag 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 Vinpotag 5mg Tablet may also be associated with slight reductions in blood glucose levels.
Q. Is Vinpotag 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.
Q. Is Vinpotag 5mg Tablet safe to use?
Yes, Vinpotag 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.
Q. What is Vinpotag 5mg Tablet made from?
Vinpotag 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 Vinpotag 5mg Tablet include Ethyl apovincaminate, Ethyl apovincaminoate, and vinca minor.