Citifar

Citifar

citicoline

Manufacturer:

Bell-Kenz Pharma

Distributor:

Bell-Kenz Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Citicoline Na
Indications/Uses
Head trauma of varying severity. Cerebrovascular disease eg, stroke. Cognitive disorders of diverse etiology. Parkinson's disease. Tab: Acute & recovery phase of cerebral infarction (eg, ischemia due to stroke). Cognitive dysfunction due to degenerative disease (ie, Alzheimer's disease). Cerebral insufficiency (eg, dizziness, memory loss, poor concentration, disorientation) due to head trauma or brain injury.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Tab Individualized dosage. 500-1,000 mg daily. IM/IV inj Adult 1 g daily. Childn 100-500 mg daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Tab: Cerebral haemorrhage. Severe renal impairment (renal CrCl <20 mL/min) &/or hepatic impairment. Inj: Patients w/ hypertonia of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ persistent intracranial hemorrhage or stroke (larger doses could provoke an increase of the cerebral blood flow). Pregnancy & lactation. Inj: Patients suffering from trimethylaminuria, Parkinson's disease & those w/ depression in anamnesis. Renal & hepatic damage.
Adverse Reactions
Tab: GI disorders (ie, stomach pain, diarrhea). Vascular side effects (ie, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia). Inj: Fleeting & discrete hypotensive effect, increased parasympathetic effects & low BP. Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, chest tightness, tingling in mouth & throat.
Drug Interactions
Potentiated the effects of levodopa & L-dihydroxy phenylalanine. Concomitant use w/ meclofenoxate.
MIMS Class
Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics
ATC Classification
N06BX06 - citicoline ; Belongs to the class of other psychostimulants and nootropics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Citifar FC tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
10's (P59.5/film-coated tab);30's (P59.5/film-coated tab, P1,785/box)
Form
Citifar soln for inj 250 mg/mL
Packing/Price
4 mL x 5 × 1's (P1,005/box)
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