Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR

generic_icon
Rs.693for 1 strip(s) (10 tablet sr each)
1
Unfortunately, we don't have any more items in stock
Report Error

Composition FOR Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR

Citicoline(1000mg)

food interaction for Citistar Tablet SR

alcohol interaction for Citistar Tablet SR

pregnancy interaction for Citistar Tablet SR

lactation interaction for Citistar Tablet SR

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR

Citicoline(1000mg)

Citistar tablet sr uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.

How citistar tablet sr works

Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR is a nerve protecting medicine. It nourishes the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival by producing certain brain chemicals including phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine. It also reduces free fatty acid buildup at the site of nerve damage.

Common side effects of citistar tablet sr

Decreased blood pressure, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

SUBSTITUTES FOR Citistar Tablet SR

6 Substitutes
6 Substitutes
Sorted By
RelevancePrice
  • Prexaron SR 1gm Tablet
    (10 tablet sr in strip)
    Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 80.80/Tablet SR
    generic_icon
    Rs. 833
    pay 17% more per Tablet SR
  • Citilin 1000mg Tablet SR
    (10 tablet sr in strip)
    Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 66.90/Tablet SR
    generic_icon
    Rs. 690
    save 3% more per Tablet SR
  • Clinaxon OD Tablet
    (10 tablet sr in strip)
    Abbott
    Rs. 66.60/Tablet SR
    generic_icon
    Rs. 686.50
    save 4% more per Tablet SR
  • Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR
    (10 tablet sr in strip)
    Ryon Pharma
    Rs. 75.50/Tablet SR
    generic_icon
    Rs. 779
    pay 9% more per Tablet SR
  • Storax 1000mg Tablet SR
    (10 tablet sr in strip)
    Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 74.10/Tablet SR
    generic_icon
    Rs. 764
    pay 7% more per Tablet SR

Expert advice FOR Citistar Tablet SR

  • Citicoline helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
  • Do not take this medicine in higher amounts or frequency than that told by your doctor.
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction after taking the medication.
  • Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur with Citicoline. These may not be with everyone.
  • Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.

Frequently asked questions FOR Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR

Citicoline

Q. I have been prescribed Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR. However, since Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Q. Can students take Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR since studies show that Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
Show More
Q. What is the role of Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citistar 1000mg Tablet SR either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.

Content on this page was last updated on 16 February, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)