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Daewoong Nisergo-line Tablets 10 mg (Nisergo-line)

Daewoong Nisergo-line Tablets 10 mg (Nisergo-line)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Nicergoline›10mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202500213 · Approved 2025.02.03 · Insurance code 641608290

Summary

Main use
Improvement of decreased motivation and dementia syndrome, relief of arteriosclerotic headache, and adjunctive treatment of hypertension
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
* 5 mg, 10 mg Adults: Administer 5 ∼ 10 mg of nicergoline orally 3 times daily before meals. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms. * 30 mg Adults: Administer 30 mg of nicergoline orally once daily before meals. 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. In patients with impaired renal function (serum creatinine >175 µmol/L) (2 mg/dL), administer a reduced dose.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of decreased motivation and dementia syndrome, relief of arteriosclerotic headache, and adjunctive treatment of hypertension

  • Motivation reduction due to chronic cerebral circulation disorders
  • elderly atherosclerotic headache
  • memory impairment
  • concentration difficulties
  • judgment impairment
  • lack of initiative
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This medication helps improve motivation reduction caused by chronic cerebral circulation disorders following cerebral infarction. It is also used to alleviate atherosclerotic headaches in elderly individuals and serves as an adjunctive treatment for hypertension. The 30 mg formulation is primarily used to treat symptoms related to primary degenerative vascular dementia and complex dementia, such as memory impairment, concentration difficulties, decreased judgment, and lack of initiative. This drug is effective in alleviating overall neurological symptoms by improving brain function and vascular health.

How to take

Adult dose

* 5 mg, 10 mg Adults: Administer 5 ∼ 10 mg of nicergoline orally 3 times daily before meals. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms. * 30 mg Adults: Administer 30 mg of nicergoline orally once daily before meals. 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. In patients with impaired renal function (serum creatinine >175 µmol/L) (2 mg/dL), administer a reduced dose.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or ergot alkaloids, those with acute myocardial infarction or acute bleeding, individuals taking sympathomimetic drugs, those with a very low heart rate, patients who have not achieved hemostasis after intracranial hemorrhage, and individuals with orthostatic dysregulation should not be administered this drug. It should be used cautiously in patients with mild heart rate reduction or impaired kidney function. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as decreased appetite, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dry mouth may occur rarely. Liver function test values may also increase. Cardiovascular abnormal reactions such as dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, increased or decreased blood pressure, and elevated blood uric acid levels may also occur rarely. Mentally, symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, headache, tinnitus, and insomnia may occur. Allergic reactions can manifest as skin rash, urticaria, itching, facial flushing, and warmth, so caution is advised. This medication may cause blood pressure to drop too low if taken with other antihypertensive agents, so blood pressure should be monitored frequently. It may affect uric acid metabolism, so patients with a history of gout should be particularly cautious. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery after taking this drug. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so there may be interactions with other drugs using the same metabolic pathway. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when absolutely necessary as its safety has not been established, and those who are breastfeeding should preferably discontinue breastfeeding or avoid taking this medication. Elderly individuals may have decreased physical function, so careful dosage adjustment is required. Safety in children has not yet been confirmed, so use in children should be cautious. In case of overdose, blood pressure may be temporarily lowered, so blood pressure changes should be closely monitored and appropriate measures taken if necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept sealed in its original container for safety.

Side effects

Loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, non-specific upper abdominal pain or cramping, dry mouth, ALT elevation, AST elevation, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, increased blood uric acid, blood pressure reduction, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, tinnitus, exhaustion, insomnia, rash, urticaria, itching, flushing, heat sensation, nightmares, mood disturbance, dyspepsia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light, preferably at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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