Citiflo 500mg Injection 2ml

Introduction About CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION contains Citicoline which belongs to a group of
medicines called Psychostimulants. CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is used in adults to
manage disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain
operation, and acute cerebral infraction.

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is also used to manage Alzheimer’s disease (brain
disease that affects memory and thinking skills) and memory loss due to
Parkinson’s disease (age related degenerative brain condition). It is also
indicated for use in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction (poor blood
supply to the brain) in affected individuals.

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to
Citicoline. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from
hypertonia (muscle overactivity), persistent intracr
inside the brain), and/or severe kidney disease.

Before receiving CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have a
history of epilepsy/fits, suffering from depression, scheduled for a surgery,
and/or have liver disorders.

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant and
breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary.

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is advised to be used with caution in children and
adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if it is clearly necessary. It is also
advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after
consulting the doctor.

The most common side effects of receiving CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION are diarrhoea,
nausea, stomach pain, rash, insomnia (sleeplessness), and/or
occurrence/intensification of numbness. Consult your doctor if any of these
symptoms worsens.

Uses Of CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION

• Manage disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction.
• Manage Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (memory loss) due to Parkinson’s disease.
• Helps in the recovery phase of cerebral infarction (poor blood supply to the brain) in affected individuals

How CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION Works

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION works by increasing the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine
(chemical that produces acetylcholine, responsible for memory and other bodily
functions) which leads to improved cerebral function and cognitive function in
Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It also works by repairing neuronal
membranes and damaged cholinergic neurons via potentiation of acetylcholine
production and reduction of free fatty acid accumulation at stroke-induced nerve
damage site which results in the management neuronal cell death thus helping in
the recovery phase of cerebral infarction in affected individuals.

How to use CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a
vein as an intravenous infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular injection.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon
your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION

Common

• diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain
• rash
• insomnia (sleeplessness)
• occurrence/intensification of numbness

Uncommon

• excitation, convulsions
• general discomfort, anorexia (eating disorder)
• diplopia (double vision)
• blood pressure changes
• shock, shortness of breath
• distressed feeling of the chest

Rare

Stop receiving CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if
you experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of shock (life threatening condition that occurs due to insufficient blood flow to the body) such as drop in blood pressure, distressed feeling of the chest, and/or shortness of breath

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea:

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on
your own to manage diarrhea. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom
worsens.

Nausea:

Take CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals.
Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking
too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals. Inform
your doctor if the condition worsens.

Rash:

Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors.
Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom
gets worse.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it
is clearly necessary. Inform your doctor immediately if you get pregnant while
on management with CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving
the medicine.

!### Breastfeeding

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only
if it is clearly necessary since it is not known whether the medicine passes
through breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any machines until the full effect of CITIFLO 500MG
INJECTION is known.

!### Alcohol

Avoid consum
might the effect of the medicine.

!### Kidney

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe
kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to
moderate kidney disease such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before
receiving the medicine.

!### Liver

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver
disorders.  Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Allergy

Do not receive CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Citicoline, and/or
any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Others

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:

• are hypertonic (muscle overactivity)

• suffer from persistent intracr

Before receiving CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:

• have a history of epilepsy/fits
• suffer from depression
• are scheduled for a surgery
• have trimethylaminuria (fish odour syndrome)

Use in Paediatrics:

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents
(aged below 18 years) only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor
before receiving the medicine.

Use in Geriatrics:

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged
above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION.

Interactions

A.Drug - Drug interactions:

Before receiving CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are
receiving any of the following medicine:

• levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone (medicines used to manage Parkinson’s disease)
• meclofenoxate (used as a dietary supplement to manage dementia)

Overdosage:

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse
in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult
your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Citicoline
Pharmacological Category	:	Pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates
Therapeutic Indication	:	Disturbance in consciousness (due to head injuries, brain operations, acute cerebral infraction), Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection, Syrup, Solution, Oral drops

More Information

• Keep CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION out of reach of children.
• Do not store CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION above 25°C

FAQs About CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION

What is CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION used for?

GBNKEYWORD] is used to manage disturbances of consciousness that occurs due to
head injuries, brain operation, and acute cerebral infraction in affected
individuals. It is also used to manage Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss due
to Parkinson’s disease which is also indicated for use in the recovery phase of
cerebral infarction (poor blood supply to the brain) in affected individuals.

What are the side effects of CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION?

The most common side effects of receiving CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION are diarrhoea,
nausea, stomach pain, rash, insomnia (sleeplessness), and/or
occurrence/intensification of numbness. Consult your doctor if any of these
symptoms worsens.

How CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION works?

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION works by increasing the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine
(chemical that produces acetylcholine, responsible for memory and other bodily
functions) which leads to improved cerebral function and cognitive function in
Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It also works by repairing neuronal
membranes and damaged cholinergic neurons via potentiation of acetylcholine
production and reduction of free fatty acid accumulation at stroke-induced nerve
damage site which results in the management neuronal cell death thus helping in
the recovery phase of cerebral infarction in affected individuals.

How CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is administered?

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a
vein as an intravenous infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular injection.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon
your age, body weight and disease condition.

What happens if CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION is received more than its required
dosage?

CITIFLO 500MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse
in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult
your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete Blood Count test
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)