Cition 500mg Injection
Manufacturer
Metlar Formulations
Salt Composition
Citicoline (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Cition 500mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Cition 500mg 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
trouble sleeping diarrhea stomach pain decreased blood pressure irregular heart rate
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cition 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Cition 500mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Cition 500mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Cition 500mg Injection is a nerve protecting medicine. It nourishes the nerve cells, protects them from damage, and improves their survival by producing certain brain chemicals including phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine. It also reduces free fatty acid buildup at the site of nerve damage.
Quick Tips
Cition 500mg Injection helps in the treatment of stroke head injury Alzheimer's disease dementia in Parkinson's disease It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider. Do not take this medicine in higher amounts or frequency than that told by your doctor. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction after taking the medication. Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur with Cition 500mg Injection. These may not be with everyone. Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
