Citistar PM Tablet

citistar pm Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of stroke. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.

citistar pm Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.

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 it.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, stomach pain, nervousness, and decreased blood pressure. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

WHAT IS CITISTAR PM?

CITISTAR PM contains Citicoline and Piracetam

citistar pm Tablet is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. It is used in the treatment of stroke (a condition that occurs due to decreased blood flow to your brain).

It works by increasing the level of certain brain chemicals necessary for proper brain function. It also prevents damage to your nerve cells and nourishes them back to health again.

citistar pm Tablet shows side effects like headache, sleeplessness, weight gain, stomach discomfort, and diarrhoea. These side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to this medicine. However, consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.

citistar pm Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on the severity of your health condition.

Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

citistar pm Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems or any other brain-related conditions.

This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Read more:

WHAT CITISTAR PM IS USED FOR?

It is used,

To enhance memory function
To treat cortical myoclonus (involuntary muscle twitching)

USES OF CITISTAR-PM TABLET

Stroke

BENEFITS OF CITISTAR-PM TABLET

In Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Citistar-PM Tablet helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke.

It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CITISTAR-PM TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Citistar-PM

• Weight gain
• Hyperactivity
• Stomach pain
• Nervousness
• Diarrhea
• Decreased blood pressure

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Have ever been affected by kidney or liver problems
Suffer from any allergies
Suffer from any other health conditions or illnesses

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed speak to your doctor before taking this medicine

SERIOUS:

• Store in a cool and dry place
• Protect from light and moisture
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
• Store at room temperature (15-25°C)

HOW TO USE CITISTAR-PM TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. citistar pm Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CITISTAR-PM TABLET WORKS

Citistar-PM Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine.

It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival. Piracetam is a GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogue.

It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citistar-PM Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Information regarding the use of Citistar-PM Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Information regarding the use of Citistar-PM Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Citistar-PM Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Citistar-PM Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

Citistar-PM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citistar-PM Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Citistar-PM Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Citistar-PM Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Citistar-PM Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

When not to use?

Allergy

Avoid taking Citistar-PM Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.

Severe kidney impairment

Citistar-PM Tablet is filtered by the kidneys and removed from the body via urine. Hence, this medicine is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may further worsen your condition.

Cerebral hemorrhage

A cerebral haemorrhage is a condition characterized by uncontrolled bleeding in your brain. Citistar-PM Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of this condition as it may worsen your condition.

Huntington’s disease

Huntington’s disease is a brain condition that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It may cause uncontrolled, irregular and unpredictable muscle movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability. Citistar-PM Tablet is not recommended for use in such condition.

Hypertonia

Hypertonia is a condition of too much muscle tension in your body. This condition makes it difficult to flex and move around normally. Citistar-PM Tablet is not recommended for use if you have this condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Citistar-PM Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Citistar-PM Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk which could harm your baby. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

General warnings

Abrupt withdrawal

Citistar-PM Tablet should not be discontinued abruptly as it may cause symptoms such as a headache, anxiety, seizures (abnormal and uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain causing uncontrolled jerking of the body), etc. Your doctor may suggest an appropriate regimen to gradually stop the treatment.

Elderly

citistar pm Tablet should be used with caution in elderly people due to increase risk of side effects.

Use in children

citistar pm Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machines

Use of citistar pm Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how this medicine affects you.

Disease interactions

Bleeding disorders

citistar pm Tablet should be used with caution if you have bleeding problems such as severe haemorrhage (bleeding or abnormal flow of blood), gastrointestinal ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine that may cause internal bleeding), etc. as this medicine may increase the risk of excess bleeding.

Kidney Disease

citistar pm Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney functions during treatment with this medicine.

Liver Disease

citistar pm Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems. No dose adjustment is required if you have only liver problems. However, if you have both liver and kidney problems, consult your doctor. Dose adjustment may be necessary for such conditions.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take citistar pm Tablet with or without food. Do not break or chew the tablet.

Avoid taking larger or smaller amounts than that prescribed by your doctor.

Take citistar pm Tablet at the same time every day for the ease of remembering.

Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or become severe.

Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.