Strocit Injection
Citicoline (250mg/ml)
by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
ampoule of 2 ml Injection
About this medicine
Strocit 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. Strocit 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. Strocit 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
Strocit 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 Strocit Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Strocit Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Strocit Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Strocit Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Strocit Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Strocit Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Strocit 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 Strocit Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Strocit 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 Strocit Injection?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Strocit Injection. However, since Strocit 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 Strocit Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Strocit Injection since studies show that Strocit 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 Strocit Injection in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Strocit Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Strocit 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
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Salt composition
- Citicoline (250mg/ml)
- Pack
- ampoule of 2 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
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.