Somazina Injection

Citicoline
500 mg
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
Pack size 1's
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 147.20 NPR

Indications

Somazina Injection is used for: Attention deficit disorder, Ischemic stroke, glaucoma, amblyopia, Parkinson's disease, Cerebrovascular disorders; Head injury, Alzheimer's Disease,

Adult Dose

Oral Head injury; Cerebrovascular disorders; Parkinsonism Adult: 200-600 mg daily in divided doses. Parenteral Head injury; Cerebrovascular disorders; Parkinsonism Adult: Up to 1 g IM/IV daily.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Take w/ or between meals.

Contra Indications

Known hypersensitivity

Precautions

Not enough is known about the use of citicoline during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Citicoline : Citicoline seems to be safe when taken short-term (up to 90 days). The safety of long-term use is not known. Most people who take citicoline don't experience problematic side effects. But some people can have side effects such as trouble sleeping (insomnia), headache, diarrhea, low or high blood pressure, nausea, blurred vision, chest pains, and others.

Mechanism of Action

Citicoline increases blood flow and O2 consumption in the brain. It is also involved in the biosynthesis of lecithin.

Note

Somazina 500 mg Injection manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.. Its generic name is Citicoline. Somazina is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Somazina Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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