Strocit Injection 2 ml

Composition of Strocit Injection 2 ml

Strocit Injection 2 ml contains Citicoline (250mg/ml). It belongs to the Central nervous system agent class of medicines.

Uses of Strocit Injection 2 ml

Alzheimer's disease Stroke Dementia in Parkinson's disease Head injury

Key benefits

• In Alzheimer's disease Strocit Injection is used to help slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease by supporting memory
• attention
• and overall mental clarity. In Stroke Strocit Injection is used in stroke recovery to support brain function
• improve mental alertness
• and help regain movement or speech abilities that may have been affected. In Dementia in Parkinson's disease For dementia in Parkinson’s disease
• Strocit Injection aids in improving memory
• alertness
• and thinking ability
• helping enhance daily functioning and quality of life. In Head injury In head injuries
• Strocit Injection helps protect brain cells and supports faster healing
• potentially improving focus
• memory
• and other cognitive functions. Show More

How Strocit Injection 2 ml works

Strocit 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.

How to take Strocit Injection 2 ml

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

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you missed a dose, contact your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, confusion and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Strocit Injection 2 ml

Most side effects of Strocit are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Strocit Injection 2 ml

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. This medicine causes drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Report any change in mood, sleep or behaviour.

Do not take Strocit if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness.

How to store Strocit Injection 2 ml

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Strocit Injection 2 ml

Strocit 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 Strocit Injection. These may not be with everyone. Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Central nervous system agent

Chemical class:

Pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates