citicare 500mg tablet
What is citicare 500mg tablet used for?
Arcit 500mg Tablet (Citicoline) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Citicoline (500mg), which Increases levels of acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine, enhances neuronal mem. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Citicoline
- Manufacturer: Ashlife Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ citicare 500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease
Off-label uses: Glaucoma, amblyopia, Alzheimer's disease
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Citicoline |
| Brand Name | Arcit 500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ashlife Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Nootropic agent |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Increases levels of acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine, enhances neuronal membrane synthesis and repair
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take citicare 500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of citicare 500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Allergic reaction
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Seizures
- Liver enzyme elevation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Levodopa | Major | Increased efficacy of levodopa |
| Carbidopa | Major | Increased efficacy of carbidopa |
| Anticholinergic drugs | Moderate | Reduced anticholinergic effect |
| Cholinergic agonists | Moderate | Additive cholinergic effects |
| Caffeine | Minor | Possible mild CNS stimulation |
| Alcohol | Minor | May reduce cognitive benefits |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Levodopa
- Carbidopa
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergic drugs
- Cholinergic agonists
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May reduce efficacy; avoid excessive alcohol
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to citicoline or any component
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Neurological status, cognitive function, liver function tests
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excretion in milk unknown
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.