Strozina Injection 2ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Citicoline 500 mg
Manufacturer
Arinna Lifesciences Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT STROZINA INJECTIONSTROZINA INJECTION contains Citicoline which belongs to a group of medicines called Psychostimulants. STROZINA INJECTION is used in adults to manage disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction. STROZINA INJECTION is also used to manage 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. STROZINA 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 in
Uses
OF STROZINA INJECTION Manage disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction. Manage 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 It Works
STROZINA 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 management neuronal cell death thus helping in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
STROZINA 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
receiving STROZINA 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 STROZINA INJECTION Manage disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction. Manage 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 STROZINA INJECTION WORKSSTROZINA 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 management neuronal cell death thus helping in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USESTROZINA 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 STROZINA INJECTIONCOMMON 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 RAREStop receiving STROZINA 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
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYSTROZINA INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Inform your doctor immediately if you get pregnant while on management with STROZINA INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGSTROZINA 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 MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines until the full effect of STROZINA INJECTION is known. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving STROZINA INJECTION because it might the effect of the medicine. KIDNEYSTROZINA 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. LIVERSTROZINA INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver disorders. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ALLERGYDo not receive STROZINA INJECTION if you are allergic to Citicoline, and/or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSSTROZINA INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: are hypertonic (muscle overactivity) suffer from persistent intracranial haemorrhages (persistent bleeding inside the brain) Before receiving STROZINA 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: STROZINA 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: STROZINA INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving STROZINA INJECTION.
Drug Interactions
SA.Drug - Drug interactions: Before receiving STROZINA INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are receiving any of the following medicine: levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone (medicines used to manage Parkinson’s disease) meclofenoxate (used as a dietary supplement to manage dementia) Overdosage: STROZINA 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 STROZINA INJECTION out of reach of children. Do not store STROZINA INJECTION above 25°C
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Last Updated
24 Nov 2022