The effect of piracetam on potency

Piracetam is a drug that has a nootropic effect. The pharmaceutical agent is actively used by physicians to combat pathological neurological, psychiatric and drug addiction symptoms. The intake of a nootropic substance provides: 1. an increase in the content of ATP in the brain tissue; 2. acceleration of biological production of ribonucleic acid and phospholipids; 3. stimulation of glycolytic mechanisms. The systematic use of piracetam is recommended to eliminate the signs of Down syndrome and dyslexia (selective impairment of cognitive abilities).

Indications for use

Piracetam is taken by patients with the following functional disorders:

• psychoorganic disorders, vascular lesions (hypertensive crisis, atherosclerosis)
• acute viral neuroinfection
• disorders of attention and memory, movements and rivers (senile and vascular dementia)
• ischemic stroke and its consequences
• neurotic depression
• mechanical damage to the brain as a result of trauma
• violations of the emotional-volitional sphere and behavior
• withdrawal symptoms as a result of alcoholism or drug addiction treatment
• intellectual disability, mental retardation and mental retardation
• consequences of perinatal CNS damage
• sickle cell anemia

Pharmacological action

Regular use of the medication in the dosage recommended by the attending physician leads to:

• activation of the central nervous system
• stabilization of disturbed brain functions (speech, memory, consciousness)
• improvement of memory and mood, increased intellectual activity
• accelerating learning processes
• normalizing the metabolism of neurotransmitters, utilizing glucose, as well as the synthesis of nuclear RNA and phospholipids
• increasing the resistance of brain cells to hypoxia and toxic effects
• accelerating regional blood flow in the area of ischemic areas of the brain
• restoration of vestibular function

Influence on sexual potency

Nootropic pharmacological agent does not directly affect the genitals, but has a beneficial effect on the activity of the central nervous system. The use of Piracetam tablets provides an increase in the sensitivity of nerve fibers, an increase in the strength and duration of the body. In addition, the active components of the drug allow you to achieve the normalization of the emotional background and increase the mood, effective treatment of psychogenic pathologies that cause a decrease in sexual desire. The pharmaceutical preparation copes with the signs of intoxication and alcohol poisoning, prevents damage to brain cells, and improves blood microcirculation. The substance does not have a psychostimulating and sedative effect, it is not addictive.

Method of application

Piracetam is taken orally at a dosage of 30 mg or more. When establishing the optimal amount of active substances, the doctor takes into account the type and severity of organic brain pathology, the state of health and age of the patient undergoing drug therapy, The treatment course does not exceed 2-3 weeks.

Side effects

If an increased dosage of a pharmacological agent enters the patient's body, he may suffer from such undesirable changes as:

• hyperkinesia (a state of increased psycho-emotional arousal)
• irritability, depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior
• drowsiness and asthenia
• exacerbation of coronary insufficiency, angina attacks
• dizziness, headache
• increased risk of internal bleeding
• changes in blood pressure
• abdominal pain, flatulence and diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
• decreased appetite
• increased skin sensitivity

To eliminate the side effects that have arisen, the patient will need to seek professional medical help. When treating patients with an overdose of Piracetam, the doctor prescribes:

• taking activated charcoal
• gastric lavage
• providing symptomatic therapy

Contraindications

Piracetam should not be taken by women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as its components can harm the baby's condition.In addition, the use of a pharmaceutical agent is contraindicated for:

• individual intolerance
• severe renal failure
• hemorrhagic stroke
• agitated depression (accompanied by excessive motor activity)
• illness Huntington (causes speech and coordination problems)

The physician prescribes a reduced dosage of the drug if the patient has hemostasis disorders, a tendency to develop bleeding and convulsive seizures.