Citicol 500
Form: Tablet
Strength: 500mg
Generic Name: Citicoline
Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
MRP:৳ 50.0 (Box=10)
Per Piece: ৳ 5.00
Is Antibiotic: No
Indications
Citicol 500 is used for treating brain problems like stroke, where Citicol 500 helps the person recover consciousness and motor function. Citicol 500 works best when taken within the first 24 hours after a stroke for a better chance of full recovery in three months. Citicol 500 also helps with brain problems like dizziness, memory loss, poor focus, and confusion caused by head injuries. Citicol 500 is used for treating thinking problems related to diseases like Alzheimer’s. Citicol 500 is also helpful for Parkinson’s disease when used along with other treatments.
Pharmacology
Citicol 500 is a natural substance that helps make important parts of cell membranes in the brain. When taken, Citicol 500 turns into choline and cytidine, which enter the bloodstream and reach the brain. Once there, they form more of Citicol 500 in the brain. This helps repair brain cells and increase important brain chemicals like acetylcholine and dopamine. Citicol 500 also protects the brain during lack of oxygen or blood flow and can improve learning and memory in older brains. Citicol 500 helps prevent certain brain cell damage as well.
Dosage & Administration
Oral: For stroke caused by a blood clot, take 500-2000 mg per day, starting within 24 hours of the stroke. For thinking problems after a stroke, take 1000-2000 mg per day. For long-term brain blood vessel issues, take 1000 mg daily in divided doses with meals.
Injection: 1 to 2 injections daily. Adjust according to the severity. Can be given through a muscle (IM) or vein (IV) route (3-5 minutes). No dosage changes are needed for elderly patients.
Interaction
Citicol 500 may increase the effects of levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone. Citicol 500 should not be taken with products that contain meclophenoxate.
Contraindications
Citicol 500 should not be taken by patients with high blood pressure in the parasympathetic nervous system.
Side Effects
Sometimes, Citicol 500 may stimulate the parasympathetic system, which can cause mild low blood pressure or dizziness.
Pregnancy & Lactation
There are no well-controlled studies of Citicol 500 during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Citicol 500 should only be used in these cases if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Precautions & Warnings
Citicol 500 may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not operate machinery while taking Citicol 500. Citicol 500 can also lower blood pressure, and in such cases, treatment with other medicines may be needed. In case of bleeding in the brain, the medicine should be given slowly. Alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine.
Overdose Effects
N/A
Therapeutic Class
CNS stimulant drugs
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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