1. Clinical Overview
Strocit Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning and memory.Strocit Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, and irregular heart rate. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
| Manufacturer | Form | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | allopathy | vial of 2 ml Injection |
2. Side Effects
Possible side effects associated with Strocit Injection:
- Decreased blood pressure
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
3. Drug Interactions
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4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)
Medicines with the same composition (Citicoline (250mg/ml)):
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Ascolin 500mg Injection | Aster Pharma | View Details |
| Ascolin 250mg Injection | Aster Pharma | View Details |
| Cognolin Injection | Cipla Ltd | View Details |
| Colihenz 2 Injection | La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd | View Details |
| CEHAM 1000MG INJECTION | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | View Details |
| Citiliv 2ml Injection | Heveren Healthcare Pvt Ltd | View Details |