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Neuciti Injection 4ml
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INTRODUCTION
NEUCITI INJECTION contains Citicoline which belongs to a group of medicines called Psychostimulants. NEUCITI INJECTION is used in adults to treat disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction.
NEUCITI INJECTION is also used to treat Alzheimer’s disease (brain disease that affects memory and thinking skills) and memory loss due to Parkinson’s disease (age related degenerative brain condition). It is also indicated for use in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction (poor blood supply to the brain) in affected individuals.
NEUCITI INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Citicoline. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from hypertonia (muscle overactivity), persistent intracranial haemorrhages (bleeding inside the brain), and/or severe kidney disease.
Before receiving NEUCITI INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy/fits, suffering from depression, scheduled for a surgery, and/or have liver disorders.
NEUCITI INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary.
NEUCITI INJECTION is advised to be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if it is clearly necessary. It is also advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of receiving NEUCITI INJECTION are diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, rash, insomnia (sleeplessness), and/or occurrence/intensification of numbness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
USES OF NEUCITI INJECTION
Treats disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction.
Treats Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (memory loss) due to Parkinson’s disease.
Helps in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction (poor blood supply to the brain) in affected individuals
HOW NEUCITI INJECTION WORKS
NEUCITI INJECTION works by increasing the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine (chemical that produces acetylcholine, responsible for memory and other bodily functions) which leads to improved cerebral function and cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It also works by repairing neuronal membranes and damaged cholinergic neurons via potentiation of acetylcholine production and reduction of free fatty acid accumulation at stroke-induced nerve damage site which results in the prevention neuronal cell death thus helping in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction in affected individuals.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
NEUCITI INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NEUCITI INJECTION
COMMON
Diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain
Rash
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Occurrence/intensification of numbness
UNCOMMON
Excitation, convulsions
General discomfort, anorexia (eating disorder)
Diplopia (double vision)
Blood pressure changes
Shock, shortness of breath
Distressed feeling of the chest
RARE
Stop receiving NEUCITI INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Signs of shock (life threatening condition that occurs due to insufficient blood flow to the body) such as drop in blood pressure, distressed feeling of the chest, and/or shortness of breath
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhea:
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
Nausea:
Take NEUCITI INJECTION with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals. Inform your doctor if the condition worsens.
Rash:
Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
NEUCITI INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Inform your doctor immediately if you get pregnant while on treatment with NEUCITI INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
NEUCITI INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary since it is not known whether the medicine passes through breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines until the full effect of NEUCITI INJECTION is known.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving NEUCITI INJECTION because it might the effect of the medicine.
KIDNEY
NEUCITI INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
LIVER
NEUCITI INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver disorders. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
ALLERGY
Do not receive NEUCITI INJECTION if you are allergic to Citicoline, and/or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
NEUCITI INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
Are hypertonic (muscle overactivity)
Suffer from persistent intracranial haemorrhages (persistent bleeding inside the brain)
Before receiving NEUCITI INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
Have a history of epilepsy/fits
Suffer from depression
Are scheduled for a surgery
Have trimethylaminuria (fish odour syndrome)
Use in Paediatrics:
NEUCITI INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Use in Geriatrics:
NEUCITI INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving NEUCITI INJECTION.
INTERACTIONS
A.Drug – Drug interactions:
Before receiving NEUCITI INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are receiving any of the following medicine:
Levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone (medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease)
Meclofenoxate (used as a dietary supplement to treat dementia)
Overdosage:
NEUCITI INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
SYNOPSIS
Drug : Citicoline
Pharmacological Category : Pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates
Therapeutic Indication : Disturbance in consciousness (due to head injuries, brain operations, acute cerebral infraction), Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Syrup, Solution, Oral drops
MORE INFORMATION
Keep NEUCITI INJECTION out of reach of children.
Do not store NEUCITI INJECTION above 25°C
FAQs ABOUT NEUCITI INJECTION
What is NEUCITI INJECTION used for?
GBNKEYWORD] is used to treat disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction in affected individuals. It is also used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss due to Parkinson’s disease which is also indicated for use in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction (poor blood supply to the brain) in affected individuals.
What are the side effects of NEUCITI INJECTION?
The most common side effects of receiving NEUCITI INJECTION are diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, rash, insomnia (sleeplessness), and/or occurrence/intensification of numbness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
How NEUCITI INJECTION works?
NEUCITI INJECTION works by increasing the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine (chemical that produces acetylcholine, responsible for memory and other bodily functions) which leads to improved cerebral function and cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It also works by repairing neuronal membranes and damaged cholinergic neurons via potentiation of acetylcholine production and reduction of free fatty acid accumulation at stroke-induced nerve damage site which results in the prevention neuronal cell death thus helping in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction in affected individuals.
How NEUCITI INJECTION is administered?
NEUCITI INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
What happens if NEUCITI INJECTION is received more than its required dosage?
NEUCITI INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
REFERENCES
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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Complete Blood Count test
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
PRODUCT DETAILS
Net Qty
1 N
Ingredient
Citicoline
Hsn Code
30049099
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