ENCEPHABOL
Brand:
ENCEPHABOL
Manufacturer:
MERCK
Manufacturer Details
MERCK
Compositions:
Pyritinol dihcl monohydrate(pyrithioxine)100mg/200mg tablets,
Pyritinol dihcl monohydrate(pyrithioxine) 100mg/5ml suspension,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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100mg
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72.40
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10s tablets
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200mg
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129.80
|
10s tablets
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100mg/5ml
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159.90
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5ml oral suspension
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List of Related Indications:
- Cerebro-vascular accidents
- Minimal brain dysfunctn-chldn
- Organic psychosyndrome
List Of Drugs:
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Concomittant therapy with gold, levamisole, or D- penicillamine
Indication:
Cerebrovascular & mental functional disorders
Adverse Reaction:
Epigastric distress, Anorexia, nausea, vomiting Headache, insomnia Pruritus and rash Restlessness Acute pancreatitis Severe cholestatic hepatitis
Contra-Indications:
Rheumatoid arthiritis
Special precautions:
Reports not available
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Cerebrovascular & mental functional disorders
Dosage-
Adults- 600mg daily given in 3 divided doses
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Pharmacolgy: Improves cerebral function in patients with cerebral dysfunction. Memory, co-ordination improved. Promotes glucose uptake by brain and has been used in various cerbraovascular disorders.
