Cognolin Injection

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Composition FOR Cognolin 250mg/ml Injection

Citicoline(250mg/ml)

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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognolin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Cognolin Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Cognolin Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Cognolin 250mg/ml Injection

Citicoline(250mg/ml)

Cognolin injection uses

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

How cognolin injection works

Cognolin 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 cognolin 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 Cognolin 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 Cognolin 250mg/ml Injection

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Q. I have been prescribed Cognolin Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Cognolin 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 Cognolin Injection?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Cognolin Injection. However, since Cognolin 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 Cognolin Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Cognolin Injection since studies show that Cognolin 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.
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Q. What is the role of Cognolin Injection in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Cognolin Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Cognolin Injection 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 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)