Eciti 500mg Injection
vial of 2.0 ml Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Citicoline (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Nivia Lifescience |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Eciti 500mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. Eciti 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. 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.
Eciti 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.
I have been prescribed Eciti 500mg Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Eciti 500mg Injection provides choline, a naturally occurring nutrient that protects nerve cells in the brain from damage and aids in repairing damaged nerve cells. This improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer's disease.
Can I take alcohol during treatment with Eciti 500mg Injection?
There is no scientific evidence on the effect of alcohol while taking Eciti 500mg Injection. However, considering the medication is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injuries, and age-related memory impairment, it's best to avoid alcohol consumption.
Can students take Eciti 500mg Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Eciti 500mg Injection. Studies show its effectiveness is limited to age-related memory issues, long-standing stroke-related memory problems, and Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, no data supports its use in children.
What is the role of Eciti 500mg Injection in stroke?
Eciti 500mg Injection can help stroke patients recover completely within three months in cases where a blood clot caused the stroke. It can also be administered intravenously (directly into a vein) within twelve hours of the stroke, either daily for seven days after the stroke, or orally.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Eciti 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
- Trouble sleeping
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Decreased blood pressure
- Irregular heart rate
- Numbness of paralyzed extremities
- Injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eciti 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Eciti 500mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Eciti 500mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.