Cavinton10mg/2ml
Rx- Generic:
- Vinpocetine
- Company:
- City Overseas
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- Injection
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৳ 50.20/unit
Pack: ৳ 50.20
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- ৳ 50.2
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- ৳ 40
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At a glance
Vinpocetine 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.
Indications
- Alzheimer's disease
- Stroke
- Dementia in Parkinson's disease
- Age related memory loss
- Head injury
- Cerebral arteriosclerosis
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Hypertensive encephalopathy
- Visual disorder
- Hearing disorder
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Tablet: 1-2 tablets thrice daily; maintenance dose is 1 tablet thrice daily
Adult Dose (IM):
- Daily dose of 20-40 mg until improvement of symptoms (for not longer than 10 days), then oral treatment
Adult Dose (IV Infusion):
- Daily starting dose is 20 mg in slow drip infusion (2 ampoules in 500-1000 ml infusion solution); can be increased to 1 mg/kg body weight during 3 to 4 days; continue for 10-14 days
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Flushing
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Nervousness
- Transient hypotension
- Tachycardia
Precautions & warnings
- Unknown if alters ability to drive; caution advised
- Take with food or as suggested by your doctor
- May make you feel dizzy; do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus
- Avoid alcohol; may cause increased dizziness
- Inform doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications
- Consult doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.