SOMAZINA 500MG INJECTION
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Alzheimer'S Disease, stroke, dementia in parkinson's disease
₹100
₹50.0/injection
2 ML in 1 vial
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Medicine Overview of SOMAZINA INJECTION
Uses of SOMAZINA INJECTION
Somazina 500mg injection 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 SOMAZINA INJECTION
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 SOMAZINA INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How SOMAZINA INJECTION 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..
In Depth Information on SOMAZINA INJECTION
Expert advice for SOMAZINA INJECTION
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.
Warnings
Special precautions for SOMAZINA 500MG INJECTION
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for SOMAZINA 500MG INJECTION
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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