Citicoline Pharmacology

Citicoline

About Citicoline
Nootropics,Cerebrovascular insult and insufficiancy
Mechanism of Action of Citicoline
Citicoline increases blood flow and O2 consumption in the brain. It is also involved in the biosynthesis of lecithin.Citicoline enhance the synthesis of phosphatidyl-choline in brain but could inhibit destructive process(activation of phospholipases)
Pharmacokinets of Citicoline
Absorption: Absorbed after oral administration
Distribution: Widely distributed in the body,cross the blood brain barrier
Metabolism: Metabolised in the liver
Excretion: Excreted through urine
Onset of Action for Citicoline
N/A
Duration of Action for Citicoline
N/A
Half Life of Citicoline
24 hrs
Side Effects of Citicoline
1.Insomnia
2.Headache
3.Diarrhea
4.High or low blood pressure
5.Nausea
6.Blurred vision
7.Chest pains
Contra-indications of Citicoline
Hypersensitivity to drug
Special Precautions while taking Citicoline
1.Hepatic problem
2.Kidney problem
3.Acute, severe & progressive disturbance of consciousness
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
N/A
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Citicoline
1.Parkinson?s disease
2.Head injury
3.Cerebral vascular disease
4.Alzheimer?s disease
5.Cerebral surgery or acute cerebral disturbance
6.Disturbance of consciousness following brain surgery
Interactions for Citicoline
Levo Dopa: Increases the effect of levodopa
Typical Dosage for Citicoline
Cerebrovascular disorders and head injury:
Oral: Adult: 200-600 mg daily in divided doses
Parenteral: Up to 1 g IM/IV daily
Parkinsonism:
Oral: 200-600 mg daily in divided doses
Parenteral: Up to 1 g IM/IV daily
Schedule of Citicoline
H
Storage Requirements for Citicoline
Store in a tightly closed container,below 25 dgree C. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Citicoline
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Citicoline
N/A

Home Delivery for Citicoline in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for citicoline and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for citicoline may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take citicoline only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for citicoline before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for citicoline with the pharmacy.

Citicoline is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for citicoline might be better known than citicoline itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have citicoline in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for citicoline.