Strocit Plus

Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called central nervous system agents used to treat acute stroke. A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

Like all organs, the brain needs the oxygen and nutrients provided by blood to function properly. If the supply of blood is restricted or stopped, brain cells begin to die.

This can lead to brain injury, disability and possibly death. The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, and the less damage is likely to happen.

Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s is a combination of two medicines, namely: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline repairs the neuronal membrane and cholinergic neurons by increasing phosphatidylcholine synthesis and potentiating the production of acetylcholine, respectively.

It reduces the build-up of free fatty acids at the site of stroke-induced nerve damage. Piracetam protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen.

It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.

You can take Tablet 10’s with or without food. Swallow Tablet 10’s as a whole with water, do not crush or chew the tablet. You are advised to take Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as weight gain, nervousness, diarrhoea, headache, muscle spasm, nausea, and vomiting. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Avoid driving or operating machinery as Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s causes drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness.

Avoid consuming alcohol along with Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. Read more: Strocit Plus

Uses of Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s

Acute stroke

Medicinal Benefits

Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s is used to treat acute stroke. Tablet 10’s is a combination of two medicines, namely: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline repairs the neuronal membrane by increasing the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine.

It also repairs the damaged cholinergic neurons by potentiating acetylcholine production and reduces the build-up of free fatty acids at the site of stroke-induced nerve damage.

Piracetam protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.

Directions for Use

Take Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s with or without food. Swallow Tablet 10’s a whole with a glass of water, do not chew, or break the tablet. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take Tablet 10’s.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s

• Weight gain
• Nervousness
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Muscle spasm
• Nausea
• Vomiting

WHAT IS STROCIT PLUS?

STROCIT PLUS contains Citicoline and Piracetam

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.

Strocit Plus 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 STROCIT PLUS IS USED FOR?

It is used,

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

Strocit Plus Tablet is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. It is used in the treatment of stroke. It works by preventing the damage to your nerve cells and nourishing them back to health again.

Tablet shows side effects like headache, sleeplessness, weight gain, stomach discomfort, and diarrhoea. However, these side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to this medicine.

Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it every day at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your health condition. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Tablet is not recommended 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.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have/had severe renal or hepatic impairment or cerebral haemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding in the brain). Inform your doctor before taking Tablet 10’s if you have intracranial haemorrhage (bleeding within the skull), haemorrhage (bleeding problems), gastrointestinal ulcers, haemostasis (process to prevent bleeding), if you are due to have any major surgery or taking anti-coagulant medicines.

Consult your doctor before taking Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Tablet 10’s causes drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness.

Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s may have interaction with anti-Parkinson medicines (levodopa, carbidopa, entacapone), nootropic drug (centrophenoxine), anti-coagulant (acenocoumarol), anti-epileptic drugs (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbitone, valproate), and thyroid hormones.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Tablet 10’s as it might cause increased drowsiness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Tablet 10’s may have interactions with disease conditions such as intracranial haemorrhage (bleeding within the skull), haemorrhage (bleeding problems), gastrointestinal ulcers, haemostasis (process to prevent bleeding), cerebral haemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding in the brain), and severe renal and hepatic impairment.

FAQs

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Strocit Plus Tablet?
There are reports which suggest that the use of Strocit Plus Tablet can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain rather than losing increased weight.

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Strocit Plus Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s as it may cause increased drowsiness.

PREGNANCY
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING
It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s. Please consult your doctor before taking Strocit Plus Tablet 10’s, your doctor will decide whether Tablet 10’s can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

Tablet 10’s may cause nervousness and shakiness. Do not drive or operate machinery.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Strocit Plus Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulties, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.

Severe kidney disease
Strocit Plus 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 haemorrhage
A cerebral haemorrhage is a condition of localized bleeding in your brain. Avoid taking Strocit Plus Tablet if you have a history of this condition as it may worsen your condition.

Huntington’s Chorea
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. Strocit Plus 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. Less commonly, it may occur in older children and adults. Strocit Plus Tablet is not recommended if you have this conditions.