CITELEC P 500MG/800MG TABLET
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Alzheimer'S Disease, stroke, dementia in parkinson's disease
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
Lactation
₹479
₹47.9/tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
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Medicine Overview of CITELEC P 500MG/800MG TABLET
Uses of Citicoline
Citicoline is used in the treatment of alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury (head trauma).
Side effects of Citicoline
Common
Headache, Shivering, Blurred vision, Hallucination, Shortness of breath, Vertigo, Increased blood pressure, Diarrhoea, Chest pain, Allergic reaction, Decreased blood pressure, Nausea, Edema, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vomiting.
How to use Citicoline
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Citelec p 500mg/800mg tablet at a fixed time.
How CITELEC P 500MG/800MG TABLET works
Citicoline seems to increase a brain chemical called phosphatidylcholine. This brain chemical is important for brain function. Citicoline might also decrease brain tissue damage when the brain is injured..
Uses of Piracetam
Piracetam is used in the treatment of alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury (head trauma).
Side effects of Piracetam
Common
Nausea, Nervousness, Rash, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhoea, Hallucination, Headache, Increased muscular activity, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Walking difficulties, Movement disorder, Sleepiness, Vertigo, Vomiting, Weakness, Weight gain.
How to use Piracetam
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Citelec p 500mg/800mg tablet at a fixed time.
How CITELEC P 500MG/800MG TABLET works
Piracetam belongs to class of medications called GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogues. It acts by protecting brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and it also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane..
In Depth Information on CITELEC P 500MG/800MG TABLET
Expert advice for Citicoline
Consult your doctor before you start citicoline.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant.
- Stop taking citicoline and consult a doctor if you experience signs of allergic reactions.
Expert advice for Piracetam
- Do not take piracetam tablet/oral solution if you are allergic to piracetam, pyrolidone derivatives or any other ingredient of tablet/solution.
- Do not use piracetam if you have serious kidney problem; brain hemorrhage or bleeding problems; or Huntington’s disease (neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to behavioral symptoms).
- Avoid using piracetam if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Do not stop taking piracetam tablet/solution unless your doctor asks you to do so.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience side effects like sleepiness, nervousness and depression after taking piracetam.
Warnings
Special precautions for CITELEC P 500MG/800MG TABLET
Alcohol
CAUTION
Pregnancy
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Citelec p 500mg/800mg tablet is probably unsafe to use durin
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Driving
CAUTION
should be cautious while driving .
Kidney
CAUTION
Piracetam is contra-indicated in patients with severe renal impairment.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for CITELEC P 500MG/800MG TABLET
Frequently asked questions for Citicoline
Q. Is citicoline a stimulant?
Citicoline is a stimulant which is used for acute period of ischemic stroke (sudden death of brain cells in a localized area due to inadequate blood flow), rehabilitation period after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, head injury and cognitive abnormalities at degenerate and vascular diseases of brain.
Q. Is citicoline safe?
Yes, citicoline is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is citicoline same as choline?
Citicoline is cytidine diphosphate choline (CDP-choline). It is a biomolecule, also known as nucleotide that plays an important role in cellular metabolism. Choline is a metabolite of citicoline.
Q. Is citicoline a prescription drug?
Yes, citicoline is a prescription drug. It is not an over the counter (OTC) product.
Q. Is citicoline a vitamin?
Citicoline is not a vitamin. Citicoline is cytidine diphosphate choline (CDP choline). It belongs to a group of biomolecules known as nucleotides that play an important role in cellular metabolism.
Q. Is citicoline a natural substance?
Yes, citicoline is a natural substance.
Q. Is citicoline an amino acid?
Citicoline is not an amino acid. It is a biomolecule also known as nucleotide that plays an important role in cellular metabolism.
Q. Is citicoline a blood thinner?
Citicoline is not a blood thinner. It is a biomolecule also known as nucleotide that plays an important role in cellular metabolism.
Q. Does citicoline work?
Citicoline works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does citicoline cause depression?
Citicoline is not known to cause depression. Talk to your doctor if you experience depression after taking citicoline as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does citicoline increase dopamine levels?
Citicoline is not known to increase dopamine levels.
Q. Does citicoline cause anxiety?
Citicoline is not known to cause anxiety. Talk to your doctor if you experience anxiety after taking citicoline as it may require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does citicoline raise blood pressure?
Citicoline is not known to increase blood pressure. Citicoline has shown to have a short-term hypotensive (blood pressure lowering) action. Talk to your doctor if you have raised blood pressure after taking citicoline as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. How long does citicoline take to work?
There is no study which mentions how long does it take for citicoline to work. It is used for an acute period of ischemic stroke (sudden death of brain cells in a localized area due to inadequate blood flow), rehabilitation period after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, head injury, and cognitive abnormalities of the degenerated and vascular diseases of the brain. The effect of citicoline may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.
Q. How long does citicoline last?
There are no reports which mention how long does citicoline last.
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Frequently asked questions for Piracetam
Q. Is piracetam natural?
Piracetam is not a naturally occurring substance
Q. Is piracetam legal?
Piracetam is legal
Q. Is piracetam a stimulant or addictive?
Piracetam is neither a stimulant, nor addictive
Q. Does piracetam give you energy?
Piracetam can increase alertness and person may feel energetic
Q. Is piracetam safe and effective?
Piracetam is relatively safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does piracetam keep you awake or cause weight gain?
Piracetam can keep you awake and may cause weight gain
Q. Does piracetam stop working?
If piracetam stops working for you, do not stop taking it before consulting your doctor
Q. Does piracetam need prescription?
Piracetam requires a prescription.
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