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⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Citicoline

Form: Tablet 500mg

Indication

Attention deficit disorder, Ischemic stroke, glaucoma, amblyopia, Parkinson's disease, Cerebrovascular disorders, Head injury, Alzheimer's Disease,

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Take w/ or between meals.

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.

Contraindication

Known hypersensitivity

Mode of Action

Citicoline increases blood flow and O2 consumption in the brain. It is also involved in the biosynthesis of lecithin. Citicoline activates the bio‐synthesis of structural phospholipids in the neuronal membrane, increases cerebral metabolism and increases the level of various neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine and dopamine. Citicoline has shown neuro‐protective effects in situations of hypoxia and ischaemia, as well as improved learning and memory performance in animal models for the brain aging. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that Citicoline restores the activity the activity of mitochondrial ATPase and of membranal Na+/K+ATPase, inhibits the activation of phospholipase A2 and accelerates the re‐absorption of cerebral edema in various experimental models.

Precaution

Not enough is known about the use of citicoline during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

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