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Pira GPC Tablet 10's

Pira GPC Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Pira GPC Tablet

Pira GPC Tablet is a combination medicine indicated to enhance cognitive ability. Pira GPC Tablet may also be used to treat Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Pira GPC Tablet helps in improving learning, thinking, and memory skills. It also helps increase attention span, concentration, and focus. Cognitive impairment is a condition in which a person has trouble learning new things, remembering, making decisions, or concentrating on things that affect their daily life.

Pira GPC Tablet contains Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine and Piracetam. Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine increases acetylcholine in the brain, a chemical messenger necessary for memory and cognitive functions such as learning, understanding, and thinking. Piracetam increases the activity of acetylcholine and enhances communications between the nerve cells. Together, Pira GPC Tablet helps improve cognitive ability.

You are advised to take Pira GPC Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as weight gain, nervousness, heartburn, headache, dizziness, and abnormal movements. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are taking prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Pira GPC Tablet . If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Pira GPC Tablet , please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Pira GPC Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Limited data is available regarding the usage of Pira GPC Tablet in children, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Uses of Pira GPC Tablet

Treatment of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease and learning disorders.

Medicinal Benefits

Pira GPC Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely:  Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine and Piracetam. Pira GPC Tablet is used as a cognitive enhancer. Pira GPC Tablet may also be used to treat Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Pira GPC Tablet helps improve behaviour, thoughts, and quality of life. Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine increases acetylcholine in the brain, a chemical messenger necessary for memory and cognitive functions such as learning, understanding, and thinking. Piracetam increases the activity of acetylcholine and enhances communications between the nerve cells. Together, Pira GPC Tablet helps improve cognitive ability,  learning, thinking, and memory skills. It also helps increase attention span, concentration, focus, and mental alertness.

Directions for Use

Swallow Pira GPC Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Pira GPC Tablet

  • Weight gain
  • Nervousness
  • Heartburn
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Abnormal movements

Drug Warnings

Do not take Pira GPC Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have serious kidney problems, brain haemorrhage, Huntington's disease, bleeding problems, or liver impairment. Limited data is available regarding the usage of Pira GPC Tablet in children, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Consult a doctor before taking Pira GPC Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Pira GPC Tablet may interact with antimuscarinics (scopolamine), hormone (thyroxine), anti-coagulant (warfarin, acenocoumarol), pain killer (aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have serious kidney problems, brain haemorrhage, or Huntington's disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SCOPALAMINE
  • THYROXINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ACENOCOUMAROL
  • ASPIRIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain anti-oxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cognitive impairment: It is a condition in which a person has trouble learning new things, remembering, making decisions, or concentrating on things that affect their daily life. Common signs of cognitive impairment are memory loss, unable to recognise familiar people, changes in mood/behaviour, trouble exercising judgement, repeatedly asking the same questions.

Alzheimer's disease: Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss) and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and eventually the ability to handle daily activities. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include memory loss, trouble with familiar tasks, difficulties with problem-solving, trouble with writing or talking, disorientation, problems with reasoning or judgment, and mood and personality changes.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Pira GPC Tablet , so please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Pira GPC Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Pira GPC Tablet may cause dizziness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Pira GPC Tablet in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Pira GPC Tablet in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Pira GPC Tablet in children, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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FAQs

Pira GPC Tablet used in the treatment of Cognitive enhancement, Alzheimer's disease, and learning disorders. Pira GPC Tablet helps improve behaviour, thoughts, and quality of life. Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine increases acetylcholine in the brain, a chemical messenger necessary for memory and cognitive functions such as learning, understanding, and thinking.
Weight gain could be a side effect of Pira GPC Tablet . Maintain a proper weight by eating healthy and exercising regularly, avoid snacking on unhealthy food. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Pira GPC Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Pira GPC Tablet .
If you miss a dose, try to take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose instead. Avoid taking two doses as it might lead to unpleasant side effects or an overdose.
Consult your doctor before taking other medicines along with Pira GPC Tablet . Also, keep your doctor informed about your health condition to rule out any interactions.
Pira GPC Tablet contains Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine and Piracetam. Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine increases acetylcholine in the brain, a chemical messenger necessary for memory and cognitive functions such as learning, understanding, and thinking. Piracetam increases the activity of acetylcholine and enhances communications between the nerve cells. Together, Pira GPC Tablet helps improve cognitive ability.
The common side-effects of Pira GPC Tablet are weight gain, nervousness, heartburn, headache, dizziness, and abnormal movements. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
You are advised to take Pira GPC Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition.
Store Pira GPC Tablet at room temperature. Keep it out of sight and reach of children. To help protect the environment, avoid throwing away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist regarding the disposal of medicines.
It is recommended not to take Pira GPC Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components.
Limited data is available regarding the usage of Pira GPC Tablet in children, so do not use it unless a healthcare professional recommends it.
Though it is used to enhance cognitive ability, it is a prescription medication, so it should be used only if prescribed by a doctor.

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