Sulbutiamine Pharmacology

Sulbutiamine

About Sulbutiamine
A synthetic derivative of thiamine, a centrally acting cholinergic agent, Nootropic,antiasthenic.
Mechanism of Action of Sulbutiamine
Sulbutiamine is a centrally acting cholinergic agent. This drug inhibits the enzyme Acetyl cholinesterase and prolongs the action of Acetylcholine- a stimulating hormone in the brain. This increased Acetylcholine concentrations are believed to be responsible for the improvement seen during treatment with donepezil.
Sulbutiamine is a thiamine derivative. Being lipophilic it crosses the blood brain barrier and leads to increased formation of thiamine triphosphate which regulates the synaptic transmission of many neurotransmission system.

Pharmacokinets of Sulbutiamine
Absorption: Sulbutiamine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: It is very widely distributed in the body.
Excretion: It is excreted mainly in urine
Onset of Action for Sulbutiamine
Within 1 day
Duration of Action for Sulbutiamine
1 day
Half Life of Sulbutiamine
5 hours
Side Effects of Sulbutiamine
1. Mild agitation ( in the elderly)
2. Allergic skin rash
Contra-indications of Sulbutiamine
1. Hypersensitivity to Sulbutiamine
Special Precautions while taking Sulbutiamine
1. Liver diseases
2. Kidney disease
3. Heart failure
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution.
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: Contraindicated
Indications for Sulbutiamine
1. Wakefulness
2. Improve long term memory
3. Speed up reaction time
4. Asthenia
Interactions for Sulbutiamine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Sulbutiamine
Adults: 400 mg / day to be taken with breakfast. Dose can be increased to 600 mg / day in 2 - 3 divided doses as necessary.
Schedule of Sulbutiamine
H
Storage Requirements for Sulbutiamine
Store at cool dry area in a tightly closed container. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Sulbutiamine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed. If it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose
Effects of Overdose of Sulbutiamine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Sulbutiamine in Your City

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Sulbutiamine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for sulbutiamine might be better known than sulbutiamine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have sulbutiamine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for sulbutiamine.