Today in the series of DocPlexus KOL Interviews, we have Dr. Sudheer Ambekar , a renowned Neurosurgeon specializing in Skullbase and Cerebrovascular Surgery. Currently, he is working as Consultant Neurosurgeon in Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. In this interview, Dr. Ambekar has answered some of the questions asked by our members about “Various Facets of Neurosurgery”. What is the role and contraindications of Piracetam?
- Dr. Naresh Kumar Dr. Ambekar: Piracetam is the prototype for Racetam supplements, which are a group of synthetic supplements intended to provide a cognitive boost. Piracetam enhances cellular membrane fluidity. This mechanism explains why piracetam is able to improve cognition, particularly in elderly people. It has been used in Alzheimers disease, dementia, memory dysfunction, alcoholism, Raynaud's phenomenon, DVT, stroke, tardive dyskinesia, dyslexia,…
