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Strocit 250 MG Injection
Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsCiticoline
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Description
Strocit 250 MG Injection is a medicine that protects the nerves. It is used in the treatment of brain stroke (damage to your brain due to improper blood supply), memory loss, and movement disorders associated with ageing. It works by preventing the damage to your nerve cells and nourishing them back to health again.
Strocit 250 MG Injection may result in certain side effects such as nausea, headache, diarrhoea and sleeplessness. However, these side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to this medicine.
Strocit 250 MG Injection is administered by your doctor in a clinic or a hospital setting. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. Follow the instructions given by your doctor.
Strocit 250 MG Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Strocit 250 MG Injection
Headache
Dizziness
Sleeplessness
Irregular heartbeat
Low blood pressure
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Nausea
Pain at the injection site
Uses of Strocit 250 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Cerebral insufficiency
Cerebral insufficiency is a lack of proper blood flow to your brain due to brain injury or blood clots. It can result in memory loss, poor concentration, and lack of orientation. Strocit 250 MG Injection is used to prevent further decline in your brain function.
Acute ischemic stroke
Acute ischemic stroke occurs due to blockage of blood vessels causing limited blood flow to your brain. Strocit 250 MG Injection is used for recovery from a brain stroke.
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that occurs due to the destruction of your brain cells. It may lead to loss of memory, ability to think, communicate or handle daily activities. Strocit 250 MG Injection protects the brain cells from damage and also repairs your damaged brain cells. Therefore, this medicine is used to improve your brain function in such conditions.
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that affects your movement. It causes weakness in the muscles leading to stiffness, shakiness in your hands and legs, etc. It slows down the voluntary movement of your body like sitting, standing, and walking. Strocit 250 MG Injection is used with other medicines to improve your condition.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Strocit 250 MG Injection to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time for which Strocit 250 MG Injection remains active in your body is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Strocit 250 MG Injection.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
The safety and efficacy of Strocit 250 MG Injection in pregnancy is not clinically established. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Strocit 250 MG Injection passes into breastmilk and the risk to the breastfed infant is not clinically established. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Strocit 250 MG Injection if you are previously allergic to it. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Hypertonia
Hypertonia is a condition of too much muscle tension in your body. This condition makes it difficult to flex and move around normally. Less commonly, it may occur in older children and adults. Strocit 250 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have this condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
The safety and efficacy of Strocit 250 MG Injection in pregnancy is not clinically established. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Strocit 250 MG Injection passes into breastmilk and the risk to the breastfed infant is not clinically established. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Other medicines
Inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with Strocit 250 MG Injection.
Elderly
Dose adjustment of Strocit 250 MG Injection may be required in the elderly population with impaired kidney function.
Persistent intracranial hemorrhage
Persistent intracranial hemorrhage refers to continuous bleeding between your brain tissue and skull. Take Strocit 250 MG Injection with caution in such cases. It is recommended not to exceed the dose of 1000 mg daily.
Missed Dose
Since Strocit 250 MG Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Strocit 250 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Levodopa
Meclofenoxate
Disease interactions
Kidney/Liver Disease
Use Strocit 250 MG Injection with caution if you have kidney or liver problems. In such cases, using a higher dose of this medicine is not recommended.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Strocit 250 MG Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. If any side effects bother you, inform your doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Strocit 250 MG Injection works by increasing the level of certain brain chemicals necessary for proper brain function. It also improves the condition of damaged nerve cells and brings them back to a healthy condition.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Nootropics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 2 Sep 2021
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