NUROTAS 500mg Tablet 10's

Introduction About NUROTAS 500MG TABLET

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET contains Citicoline which belongs to a group of medicines
called Psychostimulants. NUROTAS 500MG TABLET is used to manage cerebral
insufficiency (such as dizziness, memory loss, poor circulation, disorientation)
that occurs due to head trauma/brain injury in affected individuals.

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET is also used to manage cognitive dysfunction that occurs
due to Alzheimer’s disease (brain disease that affects memory and thinking
skills) and other cerebrovascular disease. It is also indicated for use in acute
and recovery phase of cerebral infarction (condition that occurs due to poor
blood supply to the brain) and Parkinson’s disease (age related degenerative
brain condition) in affected individuals.

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to
Citicoline. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from
hypertonia (muscle overactivity).

Before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are scheduled for
any surgery, and/or have persistent intracr
disease.

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding
women only if necessary. It is also advised to be used with caution in children
and adolescents (aged below 18 years) if necessary. The medicine 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 taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET are nausea,
vomiting, constipation, headache, low blood pressure, and/or agitation. Consult
your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

Uses Of NUROTAS 500MG TABLET

• Manage cerebral insufficiency that occurs due to head trauma/brain injury
• Manage cognitive dysfunction that occurs due to Alzheimer’s disease and other cerebrovascular disease
• Manage Parkinson’s disease
• Helps in the acute and recovery phase of cerebral infarction/ischemic stroke in affected individuals

How NUROTAS 500MG TABLET Works

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET 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 NUROTAS 500MG TABLET

Tablet:

Take NUROTAS 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will
decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body
weight and disease condition.

Orally Disintegrating Tablet:

Take NUROTAS 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Place NUROTAS 500MG
TABLET inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or
chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you
depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of NUROTAS 500MG TABLET

Common

• nausea, vomiting, constipation,
• headache
• agitation
• low blood pressure

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea and vomiting:

Take NUROTAS 500MG TABLET 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.

Constipation:

Try to eat high-fiber foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink
plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (going for a daily walk or run) and
if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate
managements for constipation.

Headache:

If NUROTAS 500MG TABLET causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of
fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a
painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking
NUROTAS 500MG TABLET. If it lasts more than a week or severe, inform your
doctor.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is
clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET.

!### Breastfeeding

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if
it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive/operate machines while taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET since it may
affect your ability to drive/operate machines.

!### Kidney

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
disease. Consult your doctor before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET.

!### Liver

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
Consult your doctor before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET.

!### Allergy

Do not take NUROTAS 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to Citicoline, and/or any
other ingredients of this medicine.

Others

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:

• are hypertonic (muscle overactivity).

Before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• are scheduled for any surgery
• suffer from persistent intracr

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents
(aged below 18 years) only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor
before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET.

Use in Geriatrics:

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above
65 years).  Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicine:

• levodopa (medicine used to manage Parkinson’s disease)
• meclofenoxate (used as a dietary supplement to manage dementia)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of NUROTAS 500MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Citicoline
Pharmacological Category	:	Pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates
Therapeutic Indication	:	Cerebral insufficiency, Cognitive dysfunction (due to Alzheimer’s disease), Parkinson’s disease
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection, Syrup, Solution, Oral drops

More Information

• Keep NUROTAS 500MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not store NUROTAS 500MG TABLET above 30°C

FAQs About NUROTAS 500MG TABLET

What is NUROTAS 500MG TABLET is used for?

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET is used to manage cerebral insufficiency that occurs due to
head trauma/brain injury in affected individuals. It is also used to manage
cognitive dysfunction that occurs due to Alzheimer’s disease (brain disease that
affects memory and thinking skills) and other cerebrovascular disease. It is
also indicated for use in acute and recovery phase of cerebral infarction
(condition that occurs due to poor blood supply to the brain) and Parkinson’s
disease (age related degenerative brain condition) in affected individuals.

What are the side effects of NUROTAS 500MG TABLET?

The most common side effects of taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET are nausea,
vomiting, constipation, headache, low blood pressure, and/or agitation. Consult
your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

How NUROTAS 500MG TABLET works?

NUROTAS 500MG TABLET 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.

What happens if more than required dosage of NUROTAS 500MG TABLET is taken?

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of NUROTAS 500MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage the
overdose symptoms.

Can NUROTAS 500MG TABLET be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?

Yes, NUROTAS 500MG TABLET can be used but with caution in pregnant and
breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before
taking NUROTAS 500MG TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Dopamine transporter (DAT) scan