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