Co-Dergocrine -Ergot alkaloid
Drug Name:
Co-Dergocrine -Ergot alkaloid
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Caffeine
Indication:
Mild to moderate dementia
Adverse Reaction:
Abdominal cramps Nausea,vomiting
Headache,blurred vision,
Skin rashes,nasal stuffiness
Flushing of skin,
Dizziness, Orthostatic hypotension
Bradycardia
Contra-Indications:
Acute or chronic psychoses
Special precautions:
Severe bradycardia,
Patients with susceptible to intermittant acute prophyria Pregnancy
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Mild to moderate dementia
Dosage-
Adult - 1 tablet thrice daily as required
Children - not recommended
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Pharmacology:
C-dergocrine is a complex of four hydrogenated ergot alkaloids and eliminates vasoconstrictor action. Co-dergocrine acts at the central synapsi causing dopaminergic and serotoinergic actions while reducing noradrenergic activity in the limbic and other areas.
Age related symptoms and signs such as loss of recent memory, confusion, poor concentration, disorientation, apathy, depression, difficulty in selfcare and unsocialibilty are improved.
Interaction with Food:
Take just before meals
Pregnancy and lactation:
Observe caution if required to be used during pregnancy and lactation