PIRACETAM:Class: Antimyoclonic, NootropicIndications: Enhance cognition in the elderly; cortical myoclonus; sickle cell anemiaAvailable dosage form in the hospital: CAP (400MG, 800MG), 1G /5ML INJ, 20MG/100ML SYRPDosage:Cognitive disorders: Oral, I.V.: Dosage range: 1.2-4.8 g daily administered in 2-3 divided doses. Maystart at higher end of range according to initial severity of symptoms.Cortical myoclonus, adjunctive: Oral, I.V.: Initial: 7.2 g daily administered in 2-3 divided doses. Mayincrease total daily dose by 4.8 g every 3-4 days if needed (maximum daily dose: 24 g). Considerdosage reduction or gradual withdrawal of piracetam therapy every 6 months if symptoms arecontrolled; reduce daily dose by 1.2 g every 2 days (every 3-4 days for patients with Lance-Adamssyndrome).Vertigo: Oral, I.V.: 2.4-4.8 g daily administered in 2-3 divided doses