Citicare
Citicare Products are primarily used for
About Citicare Products
Uses of Citicare Products
Citicoline is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
Citicare Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Citicare are Decreased blood pressure, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Stomach pain, Diarrhea.
How Citicare Products work
Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival.
Patient Concerns about Citicare Products
Frequently asked questions about Citicare Products
Frequently asked questions about Citicoline
Q. I have been prescribed Citicare 500mg Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Citicare 500mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Citicare 500mg Tablet?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citicare 500mg Tablet. However, since Citicare 500mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can students take Citicare 500mg Tablet to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Citicare 500mg Tablet since studies show that Citicare 500mg Tablet 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.
Q. What is the role of Citicare 500mg Tablet in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citicare 500mg Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citicare 500mg Tablet 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.