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Composition FOR Strocit 500mg Tablet

Citicoline(500mg)

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Strocit 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Strocit 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Strocit 500 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Strocit 500 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Strocit 500mg Tablet

Citicoline(500mg)

Strocit tablet uses

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

How strocit tablet works

Strocit 500 Tablet 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 strocit tablet

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 Strocit Tablet

  • 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 Strocit 500mg Tablet

Citicoline

Q. I have been prescribed Strocit 500 Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Strocit 500 Tablet 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 Strocit 500 Tablet?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Strocit 500 Tablet. However, since Strocit 500 Tablet 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 Strocit 500 Tablet to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Strocit 500 Tablet since studies show that Strocit 500 Tablet 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 Strocit 500 Tablet in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Strocit 500 Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Strocit 500 Tablet 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)