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Citimac 2mg Injection

Citicoline (2mg)

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Product Code: 238426
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Constituents

Citicoline (2mg)

Usage of Citimac 2mg Injection

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

Description of Citimac 2mg Injection

Citimac 2mg 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.

Possible Side-effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Citimac

  • 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)

Unit

2 ml Injection

Manufacturer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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How to use Citimac 2mg Injection

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

How Medicine Works

Citimac 2mg 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.

Related Warnings

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citimac 2mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Information regarding the use of Citimac 2mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Information regarding the use of Citimac 2mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

It is not known whether Citimac 2mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Citimac 2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citimac 2mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of Citimac 2mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Citimac 2mg Injection helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and 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 Citimac 2mg Injection. These may not be with everyone.
  • Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • I have been prescribed Citimac 2mg Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?

    Citimac 2mg 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.

  • Can I take alcohol during treatment with Citimac 2mg Injection?

    There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citimac 2mg Injection. However, since Citimac 2mg 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.

  • Can students take Citimac 2mg Injection to improve memory and learning?

    No, students should not take Citimac 2mg Injection since studies show that Citimac 2mg 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.

  • What is the role of Citimac 2mg Injection in stroke?

    In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citimac 2mg Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citimac 2mg 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.

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