Citicetam
Citicetam Products are primarily used for
Stroke, Head injury, Alzheimer's disease
About Citicetam Products
Uses of Citicetam Products
Citicoline is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
Citicetam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Citicetam are Headache, Edema (swelling), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Weakness, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Citicetam 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 Citicetam Products
Frequently asked questions about Citicetam Products
Frequently asked questions about Citicoline
Q. I have been prescribed Citicetam 1000mg Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Citicetam 1000mg 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 Citicetam 1000mg Tablet?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citicetam 1000mg Tablet. However, since Citicetam 1000mg 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 Citicetam 1000mg Tablet to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Citicetam 1000mg Tablet since studies show that Citicetam 1000mg 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 Citicetam 1000mg Tablet in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citicetam 1000mg Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citicetam 1000mg 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.
Products for Citicetam
Citicetam 1000mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹710
Citicetam 500mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹480
Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹779
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