Citicoline 250 mg Injection

Citicoline 250 mg Injection

Citicoline is a class of drugs known as 'psychostimulants' employed to manage disturbances of consciousness due to head injuries, brain surgery, and the acute phase of cerebral infarction (stroke) in adults.

Citicoline has 'Citicoline' as its ingredient, which stabilizes cell membranes by enhancing the production of phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin and inhibiting the release of free fatty acids; thus, it accelerates recovery in patients whose consciousness was disrupted by a head trauma or any other brain issue and who have undergone surgery. In certain instances, Citicoline causes injection site reactions, rash, insomnia (lack of sleep), nausea, sensation of heat, anorexia (loss of appetite), convulsions, transient diplopia (double vision), and dyspnea (shortness of breath). If these side effects become severe or longer-lasting, seek your doctor's advice at once. 

Benefits:

• Citicoline has Citicoline a psychostimulant or a nootropic drug employed to feed and reduce harm to the nerve cells in various conditions related to the brain.
• It stimulates the activity of the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain) and renews the nerve cells by stimulating the brain to synthesize phospholipids.
• It enhances recovery in patients whose consciousness has been disrupted by a head injury or any other issue with the brain and who have undergone surgery.

Uses:

Citicoline is prescribed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia of Parkinson's disease, age-associated memory impairment, and head injury. Citicoline is a neuroprotective drug. Citicoline acts on the brain by feeding the nerve cells, shielding them from damage, and enhancing their survival.

Instructions on how to use:

• Don't give yourself.
• Pinch the skin firmly between the index finger and the thumb quickly.
• Push the needle straight into the muscle.
• Draw back the plunger; if blood is in the syringe, withdraw the needle from the skin.
• Swap the needle for a new one of the same gauge.
• You can administer the drug that is already in the syringe.
• Administer the drug slowly.

Dosage:

Administer this injection in the proper dose as advised by your physician. Do not administer the higher mg of this medication.

Storage:

• Keep this medication in a cool and dry environment.
• Do not expose this infusion to sunlight.
• Do not expose this infusion to children and pets.

Side Effects:

• Rash
• Insomnia
• Numbness of paralyzed limbs
• Nausea (sense of sickness)
• Sense of heat
• Convulsions (abnormal movement of the body)
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Transient Diplopia (double vision)
• Malaise (illness or discomfort)
• Dyspnea (difficulty in breathing)

Precautions:

• Citicoline is used in the management of stroke, head trauma, Alzheimer's, and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease.
• Do not use this medication in greater doses or more often than directed by your physician.
• Do not operate heavy machinery or engage in any activity requiring attention until you find out about the impact it has on you.
• Tell your doctor if you experience an allergic reaction when taking the drug.
• Side effects, including difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, reduced blood pressure, and abnormal heart rate, can be associated with Citicoline. They may not be with all.
• If any side effects other than those described above happen, do report them to the treating doctor.