Citcotis
Citcotis Products are primarily used for
Stroke, Head injury, Alzheimer's disease
About Citcotis Products
Uses of Citcotis Products
Citicoline is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
Citcotis Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Citcotis are Headache, Edema (swelling), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Weakness, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Citcotis Products work
Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival.
Patient Concerns about Citcotis Products
Frequently asked questions about Citcotis Products
Frequently asked questions about Citicoline
Q. I have been prescribed Citcotis 500mg Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Citcotis 500mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Citcotis 500mg Tablet?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citcotis 500mg Tablet. However, since Citcotis 500mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can students take Citcotis 500mg Tablet to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Citcotis 500mg Tablet since studies show that Citcotis 500mg Tablet 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.
Q. What is the role of Citcotis 500mg Tablet in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citcotis 500mg Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citcotis 500mg Tablet 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.