Cognistar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Stroke. The alternative uses of Cognistar have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Cognistar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Cognistar are Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Headache. While these are the most often observed Cognistar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Cognistar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cognistar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cognistar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cognistar related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Cognistar are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Cognistar have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Cognistar is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.