Citicoline

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Citicoline (INN), also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-Choline) or cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine is an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline, a common biochemical process in cell membranes. Citicoline is naturally occurring in the cells of human and animal tissue, in particular the organs. Studies suggest that CDP-choline supplements increase dopamine receptor densities.[1] Intracerebroventricular administration of citicoline has also bee...

my friend 48 yrs age had left side paralysis 8 months ago , now walking lameness and left hand still not working . Dr now prescribed tab Citicoline Sodium with Paracetam . Will it be helpful and how it work ## I am sorry, but this site is not medical professionals; that is actually something that you will need to discuss with his doctor. No one over the internet can possibly know your friends medical history or how this drug affects him, as well as the benefits or disadvantages that it provides him. I can however provide you with generalized information about the drugs he was prescribed: Citicoline is a mental stimulant that is believed to help with cognitive impairment and mental alertness. In the U.S. it is commonly used in energy drinks. Some side effects may include: nausea, dizzine...

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بتعالج من تصلب الجهاز العصبي عن طريق citicoline اود معرÙØ© الجرعة somazina ## Citicoline is a psychostimulant/nootropic and in most countries, it is an over the counter supplement that is used as an alertness aid. Learn more Citicoline details here. Are there any questions?

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does the tablet and capsule have the same release? how about its comparison with zynapse or somazine? how about its effect? just making sure with the drugs lately who compromises the quality just to make it cheaper. ## They all the same, all the medications you mentioned contain Citicoline as the active ingredient. It is believed to help with various issues of Cerebral Vascular insufficiency. You can read more here: Are there any questions or comments? ## hi just want to emphasize the comparison and difference of the drug somazine/zynapse with the cholinerve. Somazine is the first citicoline brand here in the philippines. It is also known brand worldwide but since it is international brand the price is really expensive so now Zynapse came out as the exclusive Philippine brand of Somazin...

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I want to know the indications, contraindications and action of the drug. ## Piracetam and Citicoline are considered to be nootropics, which means they are believed to help with issues related to brain function, such as seizures, memory loss, cognitive ability and etc. Learn more Piracetam details here. Learn more Citicoline details here. The most common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and lucid dreaming. You can also refer to the above links for more information. Has it been prescribed for you? ## Presently I am taking Piracetam and Citicoline, but now l want to take C Z Pam tablets along with this medicine. Can each of these medications be taken simultaneously?

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citicoline generic name citicoline brand name citicoline indication ## First off, Citicoline is the active ingredient, so therefore it is the generic name. In the U.S. it is an over the counter supplement, used in some energy drinks, as an alertness aid. I do, however, understand, that in some other countries it is used as a medication. I do not know what country you are in, so I have no way of discovering what it may be prescribed for or what name brand it is sold under. Where do you live? ## trade name generic name nursing implication ## trade name of citicoline generic name citicoline nursing implication citicoline

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It is a medicine for memory enhancement ## no comments ## Citicoline appears to be effective as a pyschostimulant for some people, it has become a popular ingredient in some energy drinks. Unfortunately, this also means that its effects are limited to the duration of use and not a permanent mental change in alertness. You can read some information it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Looking for information on drug studies for citicoline pls. ## What is the nursing management protocol for citicoline plz? ## What are the indications of citicoline? ## There's some clinical support for helping with age-related memory decline and a bunch of other clinical studies at citicolineglobal.com which might be useful

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Please inform in details about the medicine CITISTAR containing Citicoline sodium 500 mg. I have been prescribed this medicine twice a day. Please inform about the purpose and any side effect of the medicine. Mumbai, India. ## Doc tells that she sufers from dementia and alzimier disease. She has been precribed to take Citistar 500mg twice a day. Any side effect and what does it do? ## Citicoline is a mental stimulant that is believed to help with cognitive impairment and mental alertness. In the U.S. it is commonly used in energy drinks. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and insomnia. Read more: Are there any other questions? ## Can citicoline helps to treat cardiovascular accident??? ## Dear sir i have a qustion that is the citicolone sodium tablet 500mg is the same with brai...

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How effective are Citicoline pills? ## i want to know about citicholine drugs ## i want to know the drug!!! ## Citicoline is used as a psychostimulant and nootropic, usually to help prevent memory impairment and to increase mental alertness. You can learn more Citicoline details here. It's most common side effects include stomach pain and diarrhea. Are there any other questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with? ## what if we admisteres citicoline zynapse at 2 hours interval..my colleage administered zynapse 1000mg at 6 am and i gave 1000mg at exactly 8am is there any possible side effects? ## my son is losing hes memory becaouze of deppresssion..it is good for him to take a zynapse citicoline for hes memory lost?

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i am taking vaneular( vit B1,6,12) at lunch and arcallion two times a day, lexapro every other day, xanor 500mg every night before taking a sleep, im experiencing forgetfulness, lack of concentrations due so many problems not till i unnotice the med i took was not yet unwrap, but after i swallow i knew it assoon as possible and began to cry and cry, was hysterical thought i might going to the early stage of akzhaimer, im only 50 years old, my dok advise me to confine asap and rest, there he gave me zynapse citicoline through iv, want to know also im having neck pain every day and sometimes back pain. one thing im taking lipitor 80mg, please email me the cause of my headaches, neck pains, back paibs, forgetfulness, is it side effects of the medicines or what? thank you ## Well, this site...

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what is the therapeutic effects of the cholinerv? what is the differents betwen the zynapse and cholinerv in terms of their effects? ## They both contain Citicoline as their active ingredient, so there would be no real difference in their affects. Citicoline is often given to help with cognitive function and improve memory problems. Are there any other questions? ## Does cholinerve help increase blood flow in the eyes? thanks for the reply. ## When your patient had a partial infarction, how long does he needs to take citicoline cholinerv 500? He had his stroke nov 17, 2014 and he's still taking this drug. He took 1tab 2x aday for the first 3 months. And he's now taking this drug 1 OD. Could he stop it now? ## I was given this drug from a pharmacy by mistake and took it for 1 wee...

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Looking for information about the mechanisms of action and any drug studies pertaining to Citicoline. ## In the U.S. Citicoline is available over the counter, as a supplement and in some energy drinks. Therefore, I do not have any information on drug studies and etc. ## Citicoline mechanism of action is to support the neural membrane by helping to stabilize the phospholipid complex (should help with normal neuron function) and also supports the production of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine (also linked with memory) and dopamine.

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I am suffering from neck pain and almost can't move head on the left side, since I started Citicoline Sodium. I am slim 58kg, 174cm tall. Dosage is 300mg/day. A pill is 100mg. I guess is high dosage? I didn't know pain is coming from Citicoline, until read this. Is not go away with anything ! Started exactly after I started this pills . Please help !

One patient has been administered this injection for blood cloths in the head and tongue sticking out due to stroke suffered. How does this injection help. Pls. give details ## please be specific ## injection strocit indication & cintraindication ## emrgency medicine in icu

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classification of (citicoline) zynapse ## i want drug formation ## Citicoline is classified as a psychostimulant/nootropic. It is primarily used for the improvement of thinking, learning and memory in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. More information about this drug can be viewed in the link below: Do you have any other questions or comments to add? Please post back if you do. ## My doctor is giving me for a depression treatment 3 times a day Somazine 500 mg ( citocoline (I.N.N.). First 2 days I felt very well, but after that I am suffering again sleeping interruptions. Is the treatment rigth ?

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feeling pain on the neck and sometimes headaches. ## Citicoline is actually used to help increease mental alertness. It is, however, considered a supplement, so the side effects of it have not been studied. Have you tried asking your doctor about this?

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I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT mechanism action of citicoline ## Citicoline (INN), also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-Choline) and cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine is a psychostimulant/nootropic. Studies suggest that CDP-choline supplements increase dopamine receptor densities, and suggest that CDP-choline supplementation can ameliorate memory impairment caused by environmental conditions. Preliminary research at Harvard found that citicoline supplements help improve focus and mental energy and may possibly be useful in the treatment of attention deficit disorder. It is an ingredient in some energy drinks such as 5-Hour Energy and is available as an over the counter nutritional supplement. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? ...

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what are the indications of taking citicoline? ## Citicoline (INN), also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-Choline) and cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine is a psychostimulant/nootropic. It is an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline. Studies suggest that CDP-choline supplements increase dopamine receptor densities, and suggest that CDP-choline supplementation can ameliorate memory impairment caused by environmental conditions. Preliminary research at Harvard found that citicoline supplements help improve focus and mental energy and may possibly be useful in the treatment of attention deficit disorder. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Is there any indication o...

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citicholine 500mg IVTT ## Citicoline is considered a psychostimulant/nootropic substance, in the U.S. it is available over the counter in some energy drinks. As to the mechanism of action, I am not a chemist, so I really don't know, but you may be able to find more information in the article and references here:

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hello there i am community pharmacist and i have heard from a neuro physician that citicoline causes epileptic fits in kids and its going to be banned world wide. how far it is true please update i will be highly greatful. regards nabeel ## Could you please tell me more about this? What physician told you this? I really need to know more as I took this when I was pregnant. Thanks!

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