Unconsciousness resulting from brain damage or surgery, cerebral trauma & infarction. Promotes upper extremity rehabilitation in patients w/ hemiplegia following cerebral apoplexy; patients w/ relatively mild paralysis of the lower extremities in those w/ 1 yr of onset & under rehabilitation & usual oral drug therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Consciousness due to head injury or brain surgery 100-500 mg IM/IV 1-2 times daily. Consciousness disturbances in acute cerebral infarction stage 1,000 mg IV once daily for 2 consecutive wk. Hemiplegia after cerebral apoplexy 1,000 mg IV once daily for 4 consecutive wk, continue for 4 wk if patient shows clinical improvement.
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity. Should be given concomitantly w/ brain pressure-decreasing agent or antihemorrhagic; maintain body temp at low level in acute & serious situation. Slow IV administration; IM administration only when no side effect & limited in min requirements; avoid repeated inj at same site. Childn, premature, neonates, infant.
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