Ergoloid mesylates

Generic name: Ergoloid Mesylates
Drug class: Miscellaneous central nervous system agents

Usage of Ergoloid mesylates

Ergoloid mesylates is used to improve cognitive (mental) and self-care functioning in people with symptoms of dementia related to aging or conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Ergoloid mesylates is not a cure for dementia or for any underlying disease that may lead to decreased mental capacity.

Ergoloid mesylates will not treat dementia that is related to mental illness, mood disorders, or neurologic disease.

Ergoloid mesylates may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ergoloid mesylates side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Ergoloid mesylates may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

any changes in memory, alertness, mood, appetite, energy level, or ability to care for yourself.

Common side effects of ergoloid mesylates may include:

nausea or other stomach discomfort.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Ergoloid mesylates

You should not take ergoloid mesylates if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

a history of mental illness or psychosis.

It is not known whether ergoloid mesylates will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using ergoloid mesylates.

It is not known whether ergoloid mesylates passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Ergoloid mesylates

Usual Adult Dose for Dementia:

1 mg orally 3 times a dayComments:-The decision to treat an individual with an ill-defined decline in mental capacity may result in missing underlying conditions that could be reversible and treatable; great care should be exercised to exclude delirium secondary to systemic disease, primary neurological disease, or primary disturbance of mood as possible conditions prior to treatment.-Continued clinical evaluation is necessary during treatment as the patient's condition may evolve sufficiently to allow for a specific diagnosis and specific alternative treatment. Use: Symptomatic relief of an idiopathic decline in mental capacity effecting self-care, mood, motivation, cognitive and interpersonal skills.

Warnings

You should not take ergoloid mesylates if you have a history of mental illness or psychosis.

What other drugs will affect Ergoloid mesylates

Other drugs may interact with ergoloid mesylates, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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