Cititon Injection
Rs.140for 1 ampoule(s) (2 ml Injection each)
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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cititon Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Cititon Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Cititon Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Cititon 500mg Injection
Citicoline(500mg)
Cititon injection uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
How cititon injection works
Cititon Injection 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 cititon injection
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Decreased blood pressure, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
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Expert advice FOR Cititon Injection
- Citicoline helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
- It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider.
- 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 Cititon 500mg Injection
Citicoline
Q. I have been prescribed Cititon Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Cititon Injection 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 Cititon Injection?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Cititon Injection. However, since Cititon Injection 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 Cititon Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Cititon Injection since studies show that Cititon Injection 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.