Somazin 500 mg/4 ml (IM/IV Injection)

4 ml ampoule: ৳ 140.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 700.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Citicoline sodium
Company Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available asSomazin 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Accelerates the recovery of consciousness after stroke
  • Overcomes motor deficit after stroke
  • Treats cerebral insufficiency due to head trauma
  • Treats cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease
  • Acts as co-therapy for Parkinson's disease

Pharmacology

  • Citicoline is a naturally occurring substance
  • Acts as an essential intermediate in the synthesis of cell membrane phospholipids
  • Metabolized to choline and cytidine
  • Promotes rapid repair of injured cell surface and mitochondrial membrane
  • Increases neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and dopamine

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral dosage for ischemic stroke: 500-2000 mg per day
  • Oral dosage for decline in thinking skills due to stroke: 1000-2000 mg per day
  • Oral dosage for chronic cerebrovascular disease: 1000 mg daily
  • Injection dosage: 1 to 2 injections daily
  • Can be administered through intramuscular or intravenous route

Interaction

  • Enhances effects of levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone
  • Must not be administered with products containing meclophenoxate

Contraindications

  • Must not be administered to patients with hypertonia of the parasympathetic nervous system

Side Effects

  • May exert stimulating action of the parasympathetic system
  • May cause a fleeting and discrete hypotensive effect

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies during pregnancy and lactation
  • Should be used during pregnancy and lactation only if potential benefits justify potential risks

Precautions & Warnings

  • Known to cause increased dizziness or drowsiness
  • Patients should not operate machinery throughout the course of treatment
  • May cause hypotension
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking the medication

Therapeutic Class

  • CNS stimulant drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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