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Kyung Dong Nisergoline Tablet 30 mg

Kyung Dong Nisergoline Tablet 30 mg

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Nicergoline›30mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Kyung Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellow round film-coated tablet
Packaging
100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202400423 · Approved 2024.02.29 · Insurance code 648105030

Summary

Main use
Treatment of dementia syndrome (memory impairment, difficulty concentrating, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
* 5, 10mg Adults: Administer 5~10mg of nicergoline orally 2~3 times daily before meals. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. * 30mg Adults: Administer 30 mg of nicergoline orally once daily before a meal. If the desired effect is not achieved at this dose, it may be increased to 60 mg. The dose may be reduced after symptoms improve. Reduce the dose in patients with impaired renal function (serum creatinine >175 µmol/L) (2 mg/dL).

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyung Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of dementia syndrome (memory impairment, difficulty concentrating, etc.)

  • Decrease in motivation
  • chronic cerebral circulation disorders
  • atherosclerotic headaches in the elderly
  • memory impairment
  • concentration difficulties
  • judgment impairment
  • lack of initiative
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This medication helps to improve motivation decrease occurring in chronic cerebral circulation disorders following cerebral infarction. It is also used for the treatment of atherosclerotic headaches common in the elderly and as an adjunctive treatment for patients with hypertension. The 30 mg formulation is very effective in treating dementia symptoms such as memory impairment, concentration difficulties, judgment impairment, and lack of initiative associated with primary degenerative vascular dementia and mixed dementia. This medication is used to improve various symptoms related to brain function, enhancing the patient's quality of life.

How to take

Adult dose

* 5, 10mg Adults: Administer 5~10mg of nicergoline orally 2~3 times daily before meals. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. * 30mg Adults: Administer 30 mg of nicergoline orally once daily before a meal. If the desired effect is not achieved at this dose, it may be increased to 60 mg. The dose may be reduced after symptoms improve. Reduce the dose in patients with impaired renal function (serum creatinine >175 µmol/L) (2 mg/dL).

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in individuals allergic to this medication or ergot alkaloids, patients with acute myocardial infarction, those with acute bleeding, patients currently taking sympathomimetic agents, patients with very slow heart rates (bradycardia), those who have not completed hemostasis after intracranial bleeding, and patients with orthostatic hypotension. It should be used with caution in patients with mild bradycardia or impaired renal function. When taking this medication, symptoms such as appetite loss, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or dry mouth may rarely occur. Additionally, liver function test levels may rise, and cardiovascular abnormalities such as dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, blood pressure changes, and increased blood uric acid may also occur rarely. Neurological side effects may include drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, and tinnitus, as well as allergic reactions such as rash, urticaria, itching, flushing, and warmth. If taken with other antihypertensive medications, the blood pressure-lowering effect may be enhanced, so regular blood pressure checks are necessary. It may also affect uric acid metabolism, so patients with a history of hyperuricemia or gout should exercise caution. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery after taking this medication. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so there may be interactions with other drugs that use the same metabolic pathway. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should be cautious when taking this medication as its safety during pregnancy has not been established and harmful effects on the fetus have been reported in animal experiments. If breastfeeding, it is advised to avoid administration or stop breastfeeding since this medication may be excreted in breast milk. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so careful dose adjustment is necessary. Safety in children has not yet been established. In case of overdose, blood pressure may temporarily decrease, so blood pressure changes should be monitored, and appropriate actions must be taken. This medication must be stored out of the reach of children, and it should not be transferred to another container from its original container; it should be kept tightly closed in its original container.

Side effects

Loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, transient upper abdominal pain or cramping, thirst, ALT elevation, AST elevation, dizziness, orthostatic dysregulation, hypertension, elevated blood uric acid, hypotension, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, tinnitus, tiredness, insomnia, rash, urticaria, itching, flushing, heat sensation, nightmares, mood disturbances, indigestion

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container protected from light, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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