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Ceham 500 MG Granules

Manufactured byAlkem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsCiticoline
Description
Ceham 500 MG Granules is a medicine with neuroprotective effects (protects the nerve). Hence, 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. Ceham 500 MG Granules may cause side effects like stomach discomfort, restlessness, diarrhoea, and headache. However, these side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to the medicine. Ceham 500 MG Granules is available as an oral form to be taken by mouth and as an injection to be administered into the vein or muscle. Take Ceham 500 MG Granules oral forms with or without food. The dose and duration depend on the severity of your health condition. Do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor. Injectable forms are administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Ceham 500 MG Granules should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ceham 500 MG Granules

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Shaking of hands or feet
  • Sleeplessness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Low blood pressure
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Injection site pain
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Ceham 500 MG Granules

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute ischemic stroke
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cerebral insufficiency
  • Parkinsonism
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The onset of action for Ceham 500 MG Granules is not clinically determined. You may have to use this medicine for the long term to get complete benefits.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action for Ceham 500 MG Granules is not clinically determined.
  • 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 Ceham 500 MG Granules.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    The safety and efficacy of Ceham 500 MG Granules in pregnant women are not clinically established. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    The safety and efficacy of Ceham 500 MG Granules in breastfeeding women are not clinically established. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ceham 500 MG Granules if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulty, itching or swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.

Hypertonia

Hypertonia is a condition of too much muscle tension in the body. This condition makes it difficult to flex and move around normally. Less commonly, it may occur in older children and adults. Avoid using Ceham 500 MG Granules is not recommended for use if you have this condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

The safety and efficacy of Ceham 500 MG Granules in pregnant women are not clinically established. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

The safety and efficacy of Ceham 500 MG Granules in breastfeeding women are not clinically established. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Kidney disease

Use Ceham 500 MG Granules with caution if you have kidney problems. Impaired kidney function may lead to slow elimination and accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable dose based on your health condition.

Other medicines

Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines including herbs and supplements before beginning the treatment with Ceham 500 MG Granules.

Persistent intracranial hemorrhage

Persistent intracranial hemorrhage refers to continuous bleeding between your brain tissue and skull. Take Ceham 500 MG Granules with caution in such cases. It is recommended not to exceed the dose of 1000 mg daily.

Liver disease

Use Ceham 500 MG Granules with caution if you have liver problems. In such cases, using a higher dose of this medicine is not recommended.

Elderly

Dose adjustment of Ceham 500 MG Granules may be required in the elderly population with impaired kidney function.

Missed Dose

Oral forms: Try not to skip a dose of Ceham 500 MG Granules. If a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose. Injection: Since Ceham 500 MG Granules is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Oral forms: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since Citicoline 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

Disease

Information not available.
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.
Oral form: Take Ceham 500 MG Granules as instructed by your doctor. This medicine can be taken with or after food with an adequate amount of water. Do not take this medicine in smaller or larger quantities than recommended by your doctor. Injection: Ceham 500 MG Granules is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Ceham 500 MG Granules 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

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nootropics

Schedule

Schedule H

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