What is Citicoline for:
This medication is a psychostimulantnootropic, prescribed for Parkinsons disease, cerebrovascular disorders and head injury.
How does Citicoline work:
Found to be effective in reducing cocaine use and craving.
How should Citicoline be used:
PO- The recommended dose is 200-600 mgday in divided doses. IVIM – The recommended dose is up to 1 gday. It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.
Common side effects of Citicoline :
Sleeplessness, headache, diarrhea, low or high blood pressure, nausea, blurred vision, chest pain, and others.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Call your doctor to find out what to do.
What precautions should I take when taking Citicoline :
If you have an allergy to this drug. - Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Citicoline with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Citicoline :
Store it at room temperature.
Pregnancy Category
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Nootropics & NeurotonicsNeurotrophics
What is Piracetam for:
Adjunct in the treatment of cortical myoclonus. As a cognitive enhance in cerebrocortical insufficiency.
How does Piracetam work:
Enhance cognition in the elderly; cortical myoclonus; sickle cell anemia.
How should Piracetam be used:
Take this drug as directed by the doctor
Common side effects of Piracetam :
Hyperkinesia, nervousness, depression, diarrhoea, rashes. CNS stimulation, sleep disturbances, dizziness, excitement, insomnia, somnolence, weight gain.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Piracetam :
if you have an allergy to this drug or any part of this drug tell your doctor.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea), even after drug is stopped. Any bruising or bleeding. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Piracetam with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Piracetam :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Therapeutic Classification
Nootropics & NeurotonicsNeurotrophics
