Side effects and watch-outs
- ⚠️ Seizures and agitation if infused too rapidly — MUST be slow drip
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Rare: hypersensitivity reaction — skin test first
- IV only — requires clinical setting or trained administrator
Peptide / Cognitive
Cerebrolysin
Porcine brain-derived hydrolysate containing BDNF, NGF, CNTF and GDNF peptide fragments. Approved in many countries for stroke, TBI and dementia. Powerful neurotrophin mimetic used in 10-day IV cycles.
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