Introduction
Vinpocetine has been investigated for the treatment of Epilepsy.
Uses
Vinpocetine is a synthetic derivative of a vinca alkaloid used to treat neurological symptoms of cerebrovascular disease.
Associated Conditions
Dosage
Tablet: 1-2 tablets thrice daily, the maintenance dose is 1 tablet thrice daily.
IM Injection: Daily dose of 20-40 mg are to be given until improvement of symptoms is reached (for not longer than 10 days) then oral treatment should be applied. If this regimen fails, infusion treatment should be started.
IV Infusion: The daily starting dose is 20 mg in slow drip infusion (2 ampoules in 500-1000 ml infusion solution). This dose can be increased to 1 mg/kg body weight during 3 to 4 days. Treatment should be continued for 10-14 days depending on the tolerance of the patients and the dose should be gradually reduced before discontinuation of treatment.
IM Injection: Daily dose of 20-40 mg are to be given until improvement of symptoms is reached (for not longer than 10 days) then oral treatment should be applied. If this regimen fails, infusion treatment should be started.
IV Infusion: The daily starting dose is 20 mg in slow drip infusion (2 ampoules in 500-1000 ml infusion solution). This dose can be increased to 1 mg/kg body weight during 3 to 4 days. Treatment should be continued for 10-14 days depending on the tolerance of the patients and the dose should be gradually reduced before discontinuation of treatment.
