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. Colihenz 2 Injection 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Colihenz 2 Injection is a medicine used 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. Therefore it improves learning and memory.Colihenz 2 Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember.Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure stomach pain diarrhea irregular heart rate rash insomnia and occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain redness or swelling. 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). Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding before using this medicine.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Colihenz 2 Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Colihenz 2 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Colihenz 2 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Colihenz 2 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Colihenz 2 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colihenz 2 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Colihenz 2 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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

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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. I have been prescribed Colihenz 2 Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role and how does it work?::: Colihenz 2 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 Colihenz 2 Injection?::: There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Colihenz 2 Injection. However since Colihenz 2 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 Colihenz 2 Injection to improve memory and learning?::: No students should not take Colihenz 2 Injection since studies show that Colihenz 2 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 Colihenz 2 Injection in stroke?::: In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots taking Colihenz 2 Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also giving Colihenz 2 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.