Somazina OD Tablet
Citicoline
1gm
Elder Pharmaceuticals.
| Pack size | 10's |
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| Retail Price | 103.84 NPR |
Available as:
Indications
Somazina OD Tablet 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 OD 1gm Tablet manufactured by Elder Pharmaceuticals.. Its generic name is Citicoline. Somazina OD is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Somazina OD Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.