CITIALFA P 400 Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Citicoline 500 mg+Piracetam 400 mg
Manufacturer
Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CITIALFA P 400 TABLET is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam which belongs to the group of medicines called Cerebroactive drugs. It is used as an adjunct for the management of acute stroke. Acute stroke can be defined as a brain injury caused due to sudden loss in blood flow, nutrients and oxygen supply to the brain. It is usually characterized by paralysis of one
Uses
OF CITIALFA P 400 TABLETIt is used to manage: Acute stroke Memory loss associated with aging or brain injury
How It Works
CITIALFA P 400 TABLET contains two medicines namely citicoline and piracetam. Citicoline is a neuroprotectant. It protects the nerve cells by blocking the release of certain chemicals (such as glutamate and other free radicals) within the brain and nervous system that damages the nerve cells. Piracetam is a GABA analogue. It improves oxygen supply to the brain and nervous system and protects it from further injury. Collectively, CITIALFA P 400 TABLET repairs the brain cells and regulates proper nerve signal transmissions across the brain and the nervous system.
Directions for Use
Take CITIALFA P 400 TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET unless your doctor advice you to stop.
Side Effects
taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET are headache, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty in falling asleep, nervousness, dizziness and weight gain. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you. USES OF CITIALFA P 400 TABLETIt is used to manage: Acute stroke Memory loss associated with aging or brain injury HOW CITIALFA P 400 TABLET WORKSCITIALFA P 400 TABLET contains two medicines namely citicoline and piracetam. Citicoline is a neuroprotectant. It protects the nerve cells by blocking the release of certain chemicals (such as glutamate and other free radicals) within the brain and nervous system that damages the nerve cells. Piracetam is a GABA analogue. It improves oxygen supply to the brain and nervous system and protects it from further injury. Collectively, CITIALFA P 400 TABLET repairs the brain cells and regulates proper nerve signal transmissions across the brain and the nervous system. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CITIALFA P 400 TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET unless your doctor advice you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF CITIALFA P 400 TABLETCOMMON weight gain headache feeling nervous muscle spasms anxiety or agitation numbness, tingling sensation constipation, diarrhea, stomach upset dizziness difficulty in falling asleep nausea, vomiting skin rash back pain, shoulder pain, joint pain UNCOMMON feeling sad or depressed tiredness, weakness RAREStop taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reaction (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, tongue or throat which causes difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCITIALFA P 400 TABLET should be used in pregnancy only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Your doctor will evaluate the risks and benefits of the therapy and prescribes it to you accordingly. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. Women of childbearing age must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with CITIALFA P 400 TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGCITIALFA P 400 TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience drowsiness or shakiness after taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET. ALCOHOLConsumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with CITIALFA P 400 TABLET. KIDNEYCITIALFA P 400 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who have or ever had any severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERCITIALFA P 400 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems. It should be used with caution in patients with other liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take CITIALFA P 400 TABLET if you are allergic to Citicoline or Piracetam. OTHERSCITIALFA P 400 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have a previous history of bleeding in the brain have Huntington Disease (a rare genetic disease that causes degeneration of nerve cells) have prolonged bleeding within the skull (intracranial hemorrhage) have trimethylaminuria (fishy odor in the urine) have Parkinson’s disease have a previous history of depression Before taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET inform your doctor if you: have any bleeding problems Use in Pediatrics: CITIALFA P 400 TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: CITIALFA P 400 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug Interactions Before taking CITIALFA P 400 TABLET inform to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: medicines used to manage thyroid problems (Ex. thyroxine, thyroid extract) medicines used for blood thinning (Ex. warfarin) aspirin (a medicine used for pain relief) levodopa (a medicine used for parkinsonism) meclofenoxate (a dietary supplement used to improve memory) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more CITIALFA P 400 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdosage might include severe headache or severe stomach pain with bloody diarrhea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Citicoline, Piracetam Pharmacological Category : Pyrimidine Ribonucleoside diphosphates, GABA analogs Therapeutic Indication : Stroke Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep CITIALFA P 400 TABLET out of reach of children Store CITIALFA P 400 TABLET at room temperature
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Last Updated
20 Oct 2022