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Citicoline

Citicoline Sodium Injection contains the active substance Citicoline belongs to a group of medications called 'psychostimulants', which protects the brain from neurotoxicity (damage to the brain).

  • Composition

    Citicoline Sodium IP eq. to Citicoline 250/500 mg

  • Release form

    Injection

  • Category

    For Neurological

Indications

For the treatment of disturbances of consciousness resulting from head injuries, brain operation, and acute stage of cerebral infarction in an adult only.

Pharmacology

Increasing the brain chemical (phosphatidylcholine) and decreasing the damage to brain tissues. It acts as a precursor for phospholipids (present in the outer membrane of the nerve cell) and also stimulates phospholipid synthesis in the brain.

Interactions

Levodopa, Meclofenoxate, Centrophenoxine, and Any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Side Effects

Stomach pain, Vertigo, Rash, Insomnia, Feeling of warmth, Convulsions, Vomiting, and Pain at the site of injection.

Precautions & Warnings

Citicoline should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. ยท Caution should be exercised during breastfeeding because it is not known whether citicoline is excreted in human breast milk.