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