Strocit Plus Tablet

Description

Strocit Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of stroke. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. Strocit Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, stomach pain, nervousness, and decreased blood pressure. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Introduction

In Stroke Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Strocit Plus Tablet helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.

Benefits

Strocit Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival. Piracetam is a GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogue. It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Strocit Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Strocit Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Strocit Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Strocit Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Strocit Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Strocit Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability. - Kidney : CAUTION - Strocit Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Strocit Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Strocit Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Strocit Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Strocit Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.