Citikal 1000mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning and memory.Citikal 1000mg Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, and occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.

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

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

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citikal 1000mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citikal 1000mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citikal 1000mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Citikal 1000mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Citikal 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citikal 1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Citikal 1000mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

vial of 4 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Pyrimidine Ribonucleoside Diphosphate
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Nootropic agent

Treatment of Stroke|Treatment of Head injury|Treatment of Alzheimer's disease|Treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's disease

Store below 30?C

Q. I have been prescribed Citikal 1000mg Injection for Alzheimer???s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?::: Citikal 1000mg Injection 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 Citikal 1000mg Injection?::: There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citikal 1000mg Injection. However, since Citikal 1000mg Injection 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 Citikal 1000mg Injection to improve memory and learning?::: No, students should not take Citikal 1000mg Injection since studies show that Citikal 1000mg Injection 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 Citikal 1000mg Injection in stroke?::: In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citikal 1000mg Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citikal 1000mg Injection 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.

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Decreased blood pressure
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)