Somazine

Somazine

citicoline

Manufacturer:

Patriot

Distributor:

Patriot
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Citicoline
Indications/Uses
Cerebrovascular diseases in acute & recovery phase, symptoms & signs of cerebral insufficiency eg, dizziness, memory loss, poor concentration, disorientation; recent cranial trauma & their sequelae.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Cerebral insufficiency, recovery phase of stroke Cap 1-2 cap/day. Adult oral drops 100-200 mg bid-tid. Maintenance 100 mg tid. Acute phase of stroke & cerebral trauma Cap 1-2 cap once or bid. Adult oral drops 500 mg tid-qid. 125 mg/mL inj 1-2 inj/day. 250 mg/mL inj 1 inj/day. May be given by IM, IV (3-5 min) inj & in IV drop perfusion (dripping speed 40-60 drops/min).
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
250 mg/mL inj: Administer very slowly (30 drops/min) in case of persistent intracranial hemorrhage. Large doses could provoke increase of cerebral blood flow. Rapid IV inj can produce hypotension. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
GI disorders. 250 mg/mL inj: Parasympathetic stimulating action as well as fleeting & discrete hypotensor effect.
Drug Interactions
Potentiate effects of L-dopa. Do not administer w/ meclofenoxate (clophenoxate).
MIMS Class
Other CNS Drugs & Agents for ADHD / Peripheral Vasodilators & Cerebral Activators
ATC Classification
N06BX06 - citicoline ; Belongs to the class of other psychostimulants and nootropics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Somazine cap 500 mg
Packing/Price
24's (P3,442.17/pack)
Form
Somazine inj 125 mg/mL
Packing/Price
(amp) 4 mL x 5 × 1's (P1,415.06/box)
Form
Somazine inj 250 mg/mL
Packing/Price
4 mL x 5 × 1's (P2,416.64/box)
Form
Somazine Adult oral drops 100 mg/mL
Packing/Price
15 mL x 1's (P510.89/bottle)
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