Nicergolin
Drug name: Nicergolin
Other names used:
- Nargoline®
- Nicotergoline®
- Nimergoline®
- Vasospan®
Active Ingredients:
Nicerogline
Therapeutic actions: Nicergoline has alpha-adrenolytic action which activates the brain's metabolism and improves arterial flow, lowers vascular resistance and improves the use of glucose and oxygen. Furthermore, it is known that Nicergoline inhibits platelet aggregation. Studies have shown that Nicergoline also increases nerve growth factor in the aged brain.
Indications: Nicerogline is used in the following cases:
- Acute and chronic cerebral metabolic-vascular disorders (cerebral arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and cerebral embolism, transitory cerebral ischaemia). Acute and chronic peripheral metabolic-vascular disorders (organic and functional arteriopathies of the limbs), Raynaud’s disease and other syndromes caused by altered peripheral irrigation.
- Migraines of vascular origin
- Coadjutant therapy in clinical situations accompanied by platelet hyper-aggregability, arterial tension.
- Corio-retinal vascular disorders: retinal thromboses, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal angiosclerosis
- Oto-vestibular problems of a vascular nature: dizziness, auditory hallucinations, hypoacusis.
Contraindications and cautions: Persons suffering from acute bleeding, myocardial infarction (heart conditions), hypertension, bradycardia or using alpha or beta receptor agonists should consult with their physician before use.
Although toxicology studies have not shown nicergoline to have any teratogenic effect, the use of this medicine during pregnancy should be limited to those cases where it is absolutely necessary.
Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Nicergoline can cause side effects they are usually limited to nausea, hot flushes, mild gastric upset, hypotension and dizziness. At high dosages bradycardia, increased appetite, agitation, diarrhea and perspiration have been known to present themselves.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Nicergoline is known to enhance the cardiac depressive effects of propranolol (Inderal®) - caution is advised. At high dosages, seek your physician's advice if combining with potent vasodilators such as Bromocriptine, Ginko Biloba, Hydergine, Picamilone, Vinpocetine or Xanthinol Nicotinate.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
