Pitacab-C
Pitacab-C Products are primarily used for
Stroke, Head injury, Alzheimer's disease
About Pitacab-C Products
Uses of Pitacab-C Products
Citicoline is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
Pitacab-C Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Pitacab-C are Headache, Edema (swelling), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Weakness, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Pitacab-C Products work
Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival.
Patient Concerns about Pitacab-C Products
Frequently asked questions about Pitacab-C Products
Frequently asked questions about Citicoline
Q. I have been prescribed Pitacab-C 500 Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Pitacab-C 500 Tablet is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Pitacab-C 500 Tablet?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Pitacab-C 500 Tablet. However, since Pitacab-C 500 Tablet is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Q. Can students take Pitacab-C 500 Tablet to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Pitacab-C 500 Tablet since studies show that Pitacab-C 500 Tablet is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
Q. What is the role of Pitacab-C 500 Tablet in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Pitacab-C 500 Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Pitacab-C 500 Tablet either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.