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Patient Information Leaflet
Anacervix 20 mg/400 mg hard capsules
Vincamine/Piracetam
Read the entire leaflet carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
Contents of the leaflet
Anacervix belongs to the group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators (medicines that improve blood flow).
It is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mild cognitive impairment associated with age.
Do not takeAnacervix
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Anacervix, especially:
Taking Anacervix with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medicines.
Anacervix may enhance the effect of antihypertensives (medicines for high blood pressure) and those that decrease heart rate, such as beta-blockers and digitalis.
The concomitant administration of piracetam and oral anticoagulants may increase prothrombin time (the time it takes for blood to clot).
Anacervix may increase or decrease the effects of some antiepileptics (used to prevent seizures) and barbiturics (drugs that cause relaxation and drowsiness).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
There are no data on the use of the vincamine-piracetam combination in pregnant women, so it is not recommended to take this medicine during pregnancy.
There is not enough information on the passage of vincamine and piracetam into breast milk. Breastfeeding should be interrupted during treatment with Anacervix.
Driving and using machines
Do not drive or operate tools or machines during the first few days of treatment, as Anacervix may affect your ability to drive and use machines.
Follow the administration instructions for this medicine exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is 1 capsule 3 times a day, as determined by your doctor. The capsules should be taken preferably after the main meals.
If you take moreAnacervixthan you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, go immediately to a medical center or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.
The most frequent symptoms are muscle weakness, marked low blood pressure, excitement, anxiety, or insomnia. Your doctor will advise you on any additional measures that may be necessary, depending on the severity of the poisoning.
If you forget to takeAnacervix
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. The following side effects have been described (frequency unknown):
Nervous system disorders
Hypersomnia (excessive sleeping without apparent cause), insomnia, somnolence, nervousness, tremor, dizziness.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension (swollen abdomen), nausea, abdominal pain, gastralgia (stomach pain).
Vascular disorders
Hypotension (low blood pressure).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rubelliform rash (skin eruption or rash).
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria (difficulty and discomfort when urinating).
Reporting side effects:
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency (AEMPS) website: https://www.notificaram.es.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging after the abbreviation CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and any unused medicines at the pharmacy's SIGRE point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.
Composition ofAnacervix
Appearance of the product and package contents
Anacervix is a medicine that comes in hard gelatin capsules with a white body and gray cap. It is available in boxes of 30 or 60 capsules.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
ANGELINI PHARMA ESPAÑA, S.L.
c/ Antonio Machado, 78-80
3rd floor, module A-Australia Building
08840 Viladecans, Barcelona (Spain)
Manufacturer
Alcalá Farma, S.L.
Avenida de Madrid 82
28802 Alcalá de Henares
Madrid - Spain
Date of the last revision of this leaflet:July 2014
Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es.
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