Gralin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Citicoline Na

Indications/Uses

Loss of consciousness due to brain injury, head trauma or brain surgery & cerebral infarction. Accelerated upper limb rehabilitation in post apoleptic hemiplegia patients w/ relatively mild lower limb paralysis presenting w/in 1 yr & rehabilitated & given usual oral drug therapy.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV Loss of consciousness due to head trauma or brain surgery 100-500 mg, 1-2 times daily. Psychological or nervous disorders in cases of impaired consciousness in acute cerebral infarction 1,000 mg once daily for 2 consecutive wk. Post-hemiplegia apopletic cases 1,000 mg once daily for 4 consecutive wk, if improvement is seen, continue for another 4 wk.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Co-administer w/ drugs that work as brain pressure or antihemorrhagia & keep body temp low in acute & severe situations. Avoid giving high doses (>500 mg at a time) if intracranial bleeding still occurs.

Adverse Reactions

Rash, insomnia, headache, dizziness, convulsions. Nausea, anorexia. Abnormal liver function values in lab tests. Diplopia. Warm sensation, temporary BP changes or malaise.

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MIMS Class

Peripheral Vasodilators & Cerebral Activators / Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics

ATC Classification

N06BX06 - citicoline ; Belongs to the class of other psychostimulants and nootropics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gralin inj 500 mg

Packing/Price

4 mL x 5 × 1's

Gralin

citicoline

Manufacturer:

Gracia Pharmindo