cognitune 60mg/800mg/5mg tablet - Ginkgo Biloba (60mg) + Piracetam (800mg) medicine

cognitune 60mg/800mg/5mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Ascent Therapeuticals ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jul 4, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 04, 2026

What is cognitune 60mg/800mg/5mg tablet used for?

Anneal (Ginkgo Biloba + Piracetam) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Ginkgo Biloba (60mg) + Piracetam (800mg), which Piracetam enhances neuronal membrane fluidity and modulates neurotransmission (g. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Ginkgo Biloba + Piracetam
  • Manufacturer: Ascent Therapeuticals
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š cognitune 60mg/800mg/5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Cognitive impairment, dementia, memory enhancement, cerebrovascular insufficiency, vertigo.

Off-label uses: Tinnitus, altitude sickness, Raynaud's phenomenon.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ginkgo Biloba + Piracetam
Brand NameAnneal
ManufacturerAscent Therapeuticals
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassNootropic and Vasodilator
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionPiracetam is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Ginkgo biloba absorption is variable; flavonoids are absorbed after deglycosylation.
DistributionPiracetam distributes widely, crosses the blood-brain barrier. Ginkgo biloba constituents distribute to various tissues including brain.
Protein BindingPiracetam: <20%; Ginkgo biloba: variable, flavonoids bind to albumin.
MetabolismPiracetam: not significantly metabolized. Ginkgo biloba: hepatic via CYP450 (CYP3A4, CYP2C9).
Half-LifePiracetam: 4-5 hours; Ginkgo biloba: 4-6 hours (flavonoids).
ExcretionPiracetam: renal (80-90% unchanged). Ginkgo biloba: renal and biliary.
BioavailabilityPiracetam: ~100%; Ginkgo biloba: variable, ~60-80% for some constituents.
Onset of ActionPiracetam: 30-60 minutes; Ginkgo biloba: 1-2 hours.
Peak Plasma TimePiracetam: 1-2 hours; Ginkgo biloba: 2-3 hours.
Duration of ActionPiracetam: 6-8 hours; Ginkgo biloba: 6-12 hours.

How It Works

Piracetam enhances neuronal membrane fluidity and modulates neurotransmission (glutamate, acetylcholine). Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow, has antioxidant effects, and inhibits platelet-activating factor.

Mechanism Steps

1Piracetam binds to AMPA receptors, enhancing glutamatergic transmission.
2Piracetam increases membrane fluidity, improving receptor function.
3Ginkgo biloba inhibits platelet-activating factor (PAF), reducing platelet aggregation.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cognitune 60mg/800mg/5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cognitune 60mg/800mg/5mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Bleeding
  • Seizures
  • Allergic reactions

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Liver enzyme elevation
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Clopidogrel Major Increased bleeding risk
Ibuprofen Major Increased bleeding risk
Carbamazepine Moderate Decreased Piracetam levels
Fluoxetine Moderate Increased serotonergic effects

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Anticoagulants (Warfarin)
  • Antiplatelet drugs (Clopidogrel)
  • NSAIDs

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Antiepileptics (Carbamazepine)
  • Antidepressants (SSRIs)
  • CYP3A4 substrates

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Caffeine
  • Ginkgo biloba with other herbs

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase Ginkgo levels, High-fat meals may delay absorption

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase sedation and reduce drug efficacy.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min), hemorrhagic disorders, pregnancy, lactation.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function, bleeding time, cognitive function tests.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage if recent; monitor bleeding parameters.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip missed dose if close.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jul 04, 2026

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