Citilin 250mg Injection
Citicoline (250mg)
by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
vial of 2 ml Injection
About this medicine
Citilin 250mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning and memory. Citilin 250mg Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, and occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
Uses
- Treatment of Stroke
- Treatment of Head injury
- Treatment of Alzheimer's disease
- Treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's disease
Benefits
In treatment of Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Citilin 250mg Injection helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing, and enhances the overall health of the patient.
How it works
Citilin 250mg 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.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- 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)
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citilin 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Citilin 250mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Citilin 250mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Citilin 250mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Citilin 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citilin 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Citilin 250mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Pyrimidine Ribonucleoside Diphosphate
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Neuro cns
- Action Class
- Nootropic agent
Frequently asked questions
I have been prescribed Citilin 250mg Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Citilin 250mg 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.
Can I take alcohol during treatment with Citilin 250mg Injection?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citilin 250mg Injection. However, since Citilin 250mg 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.
Can students take Citilin 250mg Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Citilin 250mg Injection since studies show that Citilin 250mg 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.
What is the role of Citilin 250mg Injection in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citilin 250mg Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citilin 250mg 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.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Citicoline (250mg)
- Pack
- vial of 2 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.