Treatment of Stroke|Treatment of Head injury|Treatment of Alzheimer's disease|Treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's disease

In Treatment of Stroke A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR helps in the treatment of stroke head injury Alzheimer's disease and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells.Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. However it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure stomach pain diarrhea irregular heart rate rash insomnia occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. However these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding before using this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Pyrimidine Ribonucleoside Diphosphate|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Nootropic agent

Treatment of Stroke|Treatment of Head injury|Treatment of Alzheimer's disease|Treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's disease

Decreased blood pressure | Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) | Stomach pain | Diarrhea | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Rash | Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

Q. I have been prescribed Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role and how does it work?::: Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR 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 SR?::: There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR. However since Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR 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 SR to improve memory and learning?::: No students should not take Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR since studies show that Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR 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 SR in stroke?::: In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots taking Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also giving Citicetam 1000mg Tablet SR 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.