Cognistar 60 Injection

Cognistar 60 Injection belongs to a group of medicines called central nervous system agents/neuroprotective agents, used to protect the nerves from damage and improve their survival due to various reasons such as for amelioration of cranial injury (head injury), cerebrovascular pathological sequelae and aprosexia in dementia.

Cognistar 60 Injection comprises Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate, a neurotrophic agent, which acts on the central nervous system in various ways to protect neurons and improve memory, attention, and vigilance.

Cognistar 60 Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as headache, nausea, vertigo, agitation, increased sweating, fever, confusion, hallucinations, and flu-like syndrome. 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.

Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Cognistar 60 Injection is restricted to use in people who are sensitive to any of the product constituents or people with status epilepticus (continuous state of seizure), major epilepsia (epilepsy) and severe renal dysfunction. During pregnancy and lactation, Cerebroprotein hydrolysate should only be used after careful risk/benefit considerations, so before taking Cognistar 60 Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Cognistar 60 Injection may impair your ability to make judgements, think clearly, or respond fast. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or engage in any other risky activity. Avoid consuming alcohol with Cognistar 60 Injection as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

Cognistar 60 Injection contains Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate, a medication from the class of drugs known as central nervous system agents, which is used to treat head injuries, strokes, and aprosexia in dementia by enhancing nerve survival and preventing nerve damage. It affects the central nervous system in a variety of ways to safeguard neurons and enhance learning, memory, and vigilance.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Increased sweating
• Agitation
• Fever
• Hallucinations
• Confusion
• Flu

Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Cognistar 60 Injection or any ingredients in it. During pregnancy and lactation, Cerebroprotein hydrolysate should only be used after careful risk/benefit considerations, so before taking Cognistar 60 Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Should not administer Cognistar 60 Injection in the presence of existing severe renal insufficiency so let your doctor know before prescribing Cognistar 60 Injection if you are with renal impairment. And should not mix Cognistar 60 Injection with balanced amino-acid solutions in one infusion. Cognistar 60 Injection may cause side effects like Light-headedness or dizziness, and it may affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Hence, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer. It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognistar 60 Injection. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Cognistar 60 Injection to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug interactions: Cognistar 60 Injection may interact with anti-depressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and balanced amino-acid solutions.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Cognistar 60 Injection interacts with disease conditions including seizures and severe renal dysfunction should consult the doctor before taking Cognistar 60 Injection.

• Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.
• Create a bedtime routine as it helps in relaxation and stress reduction.
• Include greenery, leafy vegetables and other non-starchy vegetables (tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) in your diet.
• Eat strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and nuts, as they reduce inflammation in the brain. 
• Use olive oil for cooking purposes. It contains healthy fats that promote brain health.  
• Eat whole grains such as oats, quinoa, and brown rice that are rich in nutrients. 
• Opt for fish oil or eat fish (preferably fatty fish like salmon, sardines, trout, and tuna) at least once a week. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids essential for the brain's normal functioning.
• Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.

Cranial injury (head injury): A head injury is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of lesions to the scalp, skull, brain, underlying tissue, and blood vessels in the head. Head injuries are sometimes known as brain injuries or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), depending on the severity of the head trauma.

Cerebrovascular disease: Cerebrovascular disease is a collection of disorders that alter blood flow and brain blood arteries. Blood vessel constriction (stenosis), clot formation (thrombosis), artery blockage (embolism), or blood vessel rupture can all cause problems with blood flow (haemorrhage).

Apraxia: Apraxia is defined as the failure to perform a taught motor act in the absence of a motor, sensory, or cerebellar deficit on command processed by the Praxis circuit.