Citimac Tablet (Citicoline 500mg)

INTRODUCTION

CITIMAC 500MG contains citicoline which is naturally occurring compound and building block of the cell membranes. It improves cerebral function by increasing blood flow to the brain and enhances cerebral metabolism. This medicine is being commonly prescribed for impaired brain function due to ischaemic neurotoxicity.

It works by increasing the brain chemical and decreasing the damage of brain tissues. It is a potent brain-health nutrient and nootropic. It improves cellular communication by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. The commonly observed adverse effects were rash, insomnia, numbness of paralyzed extremities, nausea and feeling of warmth.

Always take CITIMAC 500MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water. Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel dizziness, vision problems. If you have any kidney, liver or heart related problems, consult your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. The common side effects are headache, low or high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and gastrointestinal disorders (i.e., stomach pain, diarrhoea).

USES OF CITIMAC 500MG

Treat ischaemic neurotoxicity

HOW CITIMAC 500MG WORKS

CITIMAC 500MG increases choline stores available for other biosynthetic pathways. It appears to decrease glutamate levels in the brain and increase adenosine triphosphate, which in turn offers protection against ischemic neurotoxicity.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take CITIMAC 500MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CITIMAC 500MG

COMMON
Headache
Low or high blood pressure
Nausea, vomiting
Blurred vision
Chest pain
Gastrointestinal disorders (i.e., stomach pain, diarrhoea)
Vascular side effects (i.e., hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia)
Vertigo

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and vomiting:

Keep try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluid, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor, if you are taking:

Meclophenoxate
Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone