Piracetam+Citicoline

Uses	Acute stroke
Therapy	Cerebro Protective
Side Effects	Nervousness, uncontrolled movements, increase in weight

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Piracetam+Citicoline is a combination medicine used to treat acute stroke. It has citicoline and piracetam as its active components. It protects the brain cells from damage and helps to repair them. It also increases blood flow and oxygen consumption in parts of the brain. Piracetam+Citicoline is meant to be taken or used exactly as directed by your doctor. Patients with kidney and liver function problems and the elderly should be very cautious while taking this medicine. This medicine should be used under medical supervision and for the exact duration. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history, including all the medicines you are currently taking.

Uses

Piracetam+Citicoline is used to treat stroke. It safeguards the nerve cells in the brain from any potential harm and also aids in the restoration of damaged nerve cells. It is important to take this medicine only as prescribed by a doctor.

Contraindications

When should one not use Piracetam+Citicoline

If you are allergic to citicoline, piracetam, or any of the components of Piracetam+Citicoline.
If you have severe kidney disease.
If you have a history of a brain haemorrhage.
If you are suffering from Huntington's chorea (a neuron degenerative disease).

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nervousness
Uncontrolled movements
Increase in weight

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Piracetam+Citicoline is not recommended to be used during pregnancy due to limited information available on its effect. Take this medicine only if it is prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

It is not recommended to take Piracetam+Citicoline if you are breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor.

Driving

Piracetam+Citicoline can cause shakiness or drowsiness. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Do not consume alcohol during the treatment with Piracetam+Citicoline.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have an underlying medical condition such as stomach or intestinal ulcers, any kind of blood disorder, etc.
You have a kidney disorder.
You have a planned surgery or operation including dental surgery.
You are on certain medications like anticoagulants including the low dose of aspirin.
You are elderly and taking this medicine for a prolonged duration.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Piracetam+Citicoline has citicoline and piracetam as its active components.
Citicoline protects brain cells from damage and helps to repair and nourish them, thereby increasing neuron excitability. Piracetam acts by improving the oxygen and blood flow to the brain.
The combined action of these two active ingredients promotes healing, decreases brain damage and supports recovery in patients who have had a stroke.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Sometimes Piracetam+Citicoline may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Piracetam+Citicoline works.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for treating thyroid disorders, anticoagulants like warfarin, low doses of aspirin, meclofenoxate, and anti-Parkinson's medicine like levodopa.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine and experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It is advised to take Piracetam+Citicoline at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body, thus exhibit optimum results. Take or use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

It may take approximately 1- 2 hours to see improvements in the patient's condition after the medicine is given, however, the result may vary depending on the individuals physiology, disease condition and severity.

Piracetam is easily eliminated through the kidneys, so caution should thus be taken in cases of patients with kidney impairment. Dose adjustment might require in such conditions.

Follow a healthy, balanced diet as advised by your doctor. Be physically active as advised by your doctor or physiotherapist. Maintain a healthy weight. Avoid smoking and drinking. Discuss with your doctor if you drink too often.

Never suggest this medicine to anyone, even if their condition is similar to yours. Only a qualified doctor should prescribe it.

Piracetam+Citicoline is used to treat acute stroke. It protects the brain cells from damage and helps to repair them. It also increases blood flow and oxygen consumption in parts of the brain.

No, citicoline is one of the active ingredients of Piracetam+Citicoline, along with piracetam.

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Piracetam+Citicoline

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