Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml

Description

About 

{{Product}} is a chemical that is also naturally produced by the human body. It is prescribed as a medicine commonly used to treat or help with memory loss, improve the vision of people experiencing glaucoma, and help patients who have had strokes to recover. It is also commonly prescribed during the treatment of brain conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, or lazy eye.

{{Product}} performs the function of increasing the number of chemicals in the brain also known as phosphatidylcholine. This certain chemical is very essential for balanced brain function. {{Product}} may also increase other chemicals that send messages to the brain. {{Product}} may be highly effective for elderly patients aged 50-85 that suffer from memory loss. 

{{Product}} when consumed by mouth may not cause some patients to experience side effects. Some patients may experience side effects such as insomnia, trouble sleeping, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or stomach pain. {{Product}} when administered as an injection by a medical professional may also not cause any problematic side effects to most patients. 

Indications 

{{Product}} can be used to treat:

  • CVA in the acute and subacute phases. 
  • Recent head trauma and their sequela 
  • Post-traumatic and post-operative disturbance of consciousness and motor paralysis after apoplexy 
  • To improve brain metabolism and cerebrovascular disease 
  • Help in memory loss
  • Improve vision in glaucoma patients 
  • Bipolar disorder 
  • Lazy eye 
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Alzheimer’s disease

How To Use {{Product}}

Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml is to be injected into the veins of the patient commonly by a doctor/nurse or by another person who’s guided and instructed. Direct IV infusion is done very slowly to avoid episodes of hypotension. 

How Does {{Product}} Work

{{Product}} performs the function of increasing the number of chemicals in the brain also known as phosphatidylcholine. This certain chemical is very essential for balanced brain function. {{Product}} may also increase other chemicals that send messages to the brain. 

Dosage 

Children Dosage 

Not recommended 

Adult Dosage 

500mg twice – four times a day daily for four consecutive weeks. 

250mg 4 times a day through slow IV administration. 

Pregnancy Use and Lactation 

It is unknown whether {{Product}} is safe to be consumed by pregnant women or not, {{Product}} may be prescribed when highly essential under the care and supervision of a doctor, otherwise, {{Product}} is not recommended to be consumed by pregnant women. 

It is unknown whether {{Product}} is safe to be consumed by breastfeeding women and should be avoided and only consumed when prescribed as safe by a medical expert.

Precautions 

Please inform your doctor about the following before consuming Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml:

  • Persistent intracranial hemorrhage 

Contraindications 

Please inform your doctor about the following or history of following before consuming Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml:

  • Parasympathetic hypertonia 

Interactions With Other Medications

  • Levodopa 

Adverse Effects

Common Effects

  • GI disturbances 
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea 
  • Insomnia 
  • Constipation 
  • Dizziness

Rare Effects 

  • Hypotension 
  • Parasympathetic effects

How To Cope-Up with Effects 

Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe

Nausea or diarrhea –Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you’re sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water.

Constipation- Can be combated by adding more fibers to the patient’s diet, asking the patient to drink plenty of fluids, and increasing their physical activity to trigger contractions in the intestines.

Feeling dizzy-If the medication makes you feel dizzy or weak, stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down until you feel better, and do not rise too fast or immediately from a sitting or lying down position to a standing posture. Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.

Insomnia – patients are advised to keep a comfortable room temperature and drink warm fluids before bed, patients can also listen to calm and slow music while going to bed.

Key Points 

  • Patients are recommended to take it with meals (if orally) to avoid an upset stomach. 
  • Patients are required to avoid alcohol during treatment as it might affect the health of the patient negatively. 
  • Patients are required to report to a hospital if they experience symptoms such as diarrhea, dizziness, or changes in a heartbeat. 

FAQs

Q1. HOW TO STORE Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml?

Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml is to be kept away from the reach of children, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

Q2. WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml?

An extra dose or two of Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml is not known to cause any harm but excess ingestion of Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor

Q3. WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time or the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

Q4. WILL Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

Q5. WILL Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml AFFECT MY FERTILITY??

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.

Q6. CAN Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml CAUSE DIZZINESS? IF SO, HOW SHOULD I MANAGE IT?

Yes. It can cause dizziness. If this happens, you should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, please note this is temporary. It is also advised to avoid the consumption of alcohol during your treatment, as it may worsen the dizziness.

Q7. DOES Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml CAUSE ADDICTION?

No. This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

Q8. CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Citolin 1gm Injection 4 ml?

Alcohol is also known to lower your blood pressure which if taken with the medication may lead to extreme dizziness. It is best to avoid the intake of alcohol during your treatment.

Additional information

Type

Injection

Feature

1gm

Unit

ml

Formula

Citicoline Sodium

Composition

Citicoline Sodium 1 gm / 4 ml

Brand

Global Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd

Prescription Required

Yes