Strocit Oral Drops
About Strocit Oral Drops
Strocit Oral Drops is a chemical that naturally occurs in the body which is responsible for regulating many vital processes in the brain as well in as the body. Strocit Oral Drops works by increasing a brain chemical called phosphatidylcholine which improves brain function. Strocit Oral Drops also decreases brain tissue damage during a brain injury by repairing damaged nerve cells.
Strocit Oral Drops has also been found to influence the cognitive abilities and improve nerve transmission. Hence, Strocit Oral Drops is used for treating alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, head trauma, age-related memory loss, attention deficit-hyperactive disorder, parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma.
Most people who take Strocit Oral Drops do not experience any problematic side effects. But in some rare cases, side effects such as insomnia, low or high blood pressure headache, blurred vision, diarrhoea, nausea, chest pains, and others. The safety of taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding is unknown. Avoid use to stay on the safe side.
You are advised to not take this medicine if you have an allergy towards any of its ingredients or if you suffer from hypertonia. It is also not recommended for anyone who is 18 years of age or younger. Medicines like levodopa and meclophenoxate can interfere with the action of Strocit Oral Drops so inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines before starting the medication.
The usual dosage of Strocit Oral Drops for slow thinking skills due to old age is 1000-2000 mg per day. For chronic cerebrovascular disease the recommended dosage is 600 mg per day. For ischemic stroke, it is 500-2000 mg of per day starting within the first 24 hours of stroke. It can be taken with or after food. Adequate amounts of fluids should be consumed while taking this medicine.
What are the uses of Strocit Oral Drops
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Strocit Oral Drops is used for recovery from a brain stroke caused by formation of blood clot in the blood vessels.
Strocit Oral Drops is used for the improvement of cognition in patients suffering from degenerative diseases of the brain.
Cerebral Insufficiency
Strocit Oral Drops is used to improve the symptoms of cerebral insufficiency like memory loss, poor concentration, lack of orientation caused to a head trauma or injury.
Other Diseases Of The Brain
Strocit Oral Drops might also be used for improving the symptoms of many other disease of the brain like Parkinson's disease, age related dementia etc.
What are the contraindications of Strocit Oral Drops ?
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Strocit Oral Drops or any other ingredients present along with it.
Hypertonia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patient having abnormal muscle tension and stiffness due to nerve damage in the brain. This condition is also present in people who have had a brain surgery to remove certain specific nerves.
Pediatric Use
This medicine is not recommended for use in children who are aged 18 or below.
What are the side effects of Strocit Oral Drops ?
Headache
Shaking Of Hands Or Feet
Sleeplessness
Change In Pulse Rate
Change In Blood Pressure
Injection Site Pain
Blurred Vision
Key highlights of Strocit Oral Drops
How long is the duration of effect?
The amount of time for which effects of this medicine lasts is unknown.
What is the onset of action?
The time taken for this medicine to show it's effect is not clinically established.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use when you are pregnant.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding.
What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
How does this medication work?
The exact mechanism of action of Strocit Oral Drops is yet to be determined. It is believed to work by increasing the concentrations of chemicals like phosphatidylcholine, methionine, betaine, cytidine etc in the brain. These chemicals enter different metabolic pathways and help in exerting the action of this medicine.
What are the interactions of Strocit Oral Drops ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Lab Test
Lab
Information not available.Interaction with Medicine
Levodopa
Strocit Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients taking levodopa or other medicines for the management of Parkinson's disease.Meclophenoxate
Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Caution is advised while using these medicines together. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment in such cases.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Information not available.Interaction with Food
Food
Information not available.
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