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Strocoz 250 MG Injection

Manufactured byEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCiticoline
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Strocoz 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. Strocoz 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. Strocoz 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. Strocoz 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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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Strocoz 250 MG Injection

Citelec 250 MG Injection
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Citico 250 MG Injection
Zydus Cadila
Citilin 250 MG Injection
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Criticoline 250 mg/1ml Injection
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Strocit 250 MG Injection
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Strocoz 250 MG Injection

Headache

Dizziness

Sleeplessness

Irregular heartbeat

Low blood pressure

Diarrhoea

Stomach pain

Nausea

Pain at the injection site

Uses of Strocoz 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. Strocoz 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. Strocoz 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. Strocoz 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. Strocoz 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 Strocoz 250 MG Injection to show its effect is not clinically known.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The time for which Strocoz 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 Strocoz 250 MG Injection.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    The safety and efficacy of Strocoz 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 Strocoz 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 Strocoz 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. Strocoz 250 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have this condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

The safety and efficacy of Strocoz 250 MG Injection in pregnancy is not clinically established. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Strocoz 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 Strocoz 250 MG Injection.

Elderly

Dose adjustment of Strocoz 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 Strocoz 250 MG Injection with caution in such cases. It is recommended not to exceed the dose of 1000 mg daily.

Missed Dose

Since Strocoz 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 Strocoz 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 Strocoz 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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Strocoz 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

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works

Strocoz 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

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

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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