Al Citam 200mg Injection is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age-related memory loss and head injury. It works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain.

Al Citam 200mg Injection should be taken by mouth with or without food. It is advisable to take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain consistent level in the blood. If you miss any dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may result in twitching or jerking movements and even relapse of disease may occur. This medicine can affect platelet aggregation, so inform doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that helps to make blood thin.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nervousness and abnormality of voluntary movements. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. This medicine may cause weight gain therefore you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Uses of Al Citam Injection

Side effects of Al Citam Injection

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 them

Common side effects of Al Citam

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Weight gain
Nervousness
Abnormality of voluntary movements

How to use Al Citam Injection

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

How Al Citam Injection works

Al Citam 200mg Injection is a nootropic medicine. It works by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which improves communication between the nerve cells. It also protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Al Citam 200mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Al Citam 200mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Al Citam 200mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Al Citam 200mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Al Citam 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Al Citam 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Al Citam 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Al Citam 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Al Citam Injection?

If you miss a dose of Al Citam 200mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

It is injected through the veins under the supervision of a doctor.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help thin your blood.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Nootropic Agents

Interaction with drugs

Taking Al Citam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Acenocoumarol (Injection Route) Mild

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Liothyronine (Oral Route) Mild

Concurrent use may cause confusion, irritability, and sleep disorders. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Phenindione (Injection Route) Mild

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Warfarin (Injection Route) Mild

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor if you experience vomiting, melaena (bloody stool), and abdominal pain.

Levothyroxine (Injection Route) Mild

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Patient concerns

Is it safe taking 2 tab of samtral 400mg daily for two months i m suffering from memory loss problem doctor advised it to take it with cap. Corus for almost two months My mri , eeg and other blood test reports are normal Only one blood test says lack of vitamin d3 for dat i was taking tayo 60k now i m not taking any medicine

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

At the age of 27year and no history of head injury, memory problems are more often related to stress and anxiety. A psychiatric evaluation may be useful.

My uncle is newly diagnosed diabetic what treatment should start?

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Al Diabetic patient are treated only in clinic

My father is suffering from Parkinson's disease for last 10 years now he has lost his memory power and even don't know what to do and not to do even though urinated on his bed etc Pl advice treatment for him

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Parkinsonism is Disorder of motor activity characterised by slowness of movement and stiffness. Memory loss is a consequence of dementia. Both can occur together. Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage the behavioural symptoms. A neurological and psychiatric evaluation is required to make a rehabilitation plan for such patients.

Over aged problem lightly memory loss

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage the behavioural symptoms. A neurological and psychiatric evaluation is required to make a rehabilitation plan for such patients.

Sir, My father ( an advocate) has developed symptoms of Alzheimer recently and sometimes he takes medicines on his own. He gets weak and unable to walk after taking tablets. Is there any test which can tell which medicines that he took? He takes Ayurved, Allopath, Homeopathy all and does not listen to me. Kindly help

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Sir Thank you for consulting with me. Alzheimer's disease is a difficult disease to handle since patient develops dementia or forgetfulness. There are no blood tests which can tell you which medicines he took. Please consult a neurologist/ Psychiatrist

Having digestion problem Al the time

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination.

FAQs

If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Al Citam 200mg Injection?

No, do not stop taking Al Citam 200mg Injection on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Al Citam 200mg Injection does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of the Al Citam 200mg Injection dose.

Who should avoid taking Al Citam 200mg Injection?

You should not take Al Citam 200mg Injection if you are allergic to Al Citam 200mg Injection or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Al Citam 200mg Injection if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage). You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Huntington’s disease/chorea (a genetic disorder where the brain cells die quickly causing deterioration of mental and physical abilities over time).

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Al Citam 200mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Al Citam Injection

Side effects of Al Citam Injection

Common side effects of Al Citam

How to use Al Citam Injection

How Al Citam Injection works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Al Citam Injection?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Interaction with drugs

Patient concerns

FAQs

If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Al Citam 200mg Injection?

Who should avoid taking Al Citam 200mg Injection?

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Top Physicians

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