Picept Information

Picept is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Kidney transplant.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Picept. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Picept can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Picept normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Picept has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Picept has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Picept related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Picept have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Picept may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Picept is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Picept Benefits & Uses
Picept Dosage & How to Take
Picept Side Effects
Picept Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Picept with Other Drugs
Picept Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Picept
Picept Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Picept Benefits & Uses

Picept is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney transplant

Picept Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Picept Related Warnings

Is the use of Picept safe for pregnant women?

Picept can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Picept right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Picept safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Picept on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Picept will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Picept on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Picept. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Picept on the Liver?

Picept may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Picept on the Heart?

Picept is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Picept with Other Drugs

Picept should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Norethindrone

Cholestyramine

Colestipol

Colestipol Tablet

Moderate

Picept Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Picept unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peptic Ulcer
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Picept

Is this Picept habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Picept is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Picept since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Picept is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Picept is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Picept Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Picept

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Picept, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Picept

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Picept and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown