Strocoz Plus Tablet

Strocoz Plus Tablet is a medicine used in stroke rehabilitation and as a cognitive enhancer. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. It may also be used in the treatment of brain trauma. Strocoz Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. 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 it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, stomach pain, nervousness, and decreased blood pressure. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

• Rehabilitation of Stroke

Strocoz Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival. Piracetam is a GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogue. It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Strocoz Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Weight gain
• Hyperactivity
• Stomach pain
• Nervousness
• Diarrhea
• Decreased blood pressure
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Dizziness

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Strocoz Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Strocoz Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Strocoz Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Strocoz Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Strocoz Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.

KidneyCAUTION

Strocoz Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Strocoz Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Strocoz Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Strocoz Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Strocoz Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Strocoz Plus Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns