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Vasoactin is indicated in- Cerebrovascular disease e.g. ischemia due to stroke, where Vasoactin accelerates the recovery of consciousness & overcoming motor deficit. Treatment within the first 24 hours after onset in patients with moderate to severe stroke increases the probability of complete recovery in 3 months. ... Read moreVasoactin is indicated in- Cerebrovascular disease e.g. ischemia due to stroke, where Vasoactin accelerates the recovery of consciousness & overcoming motor deficit. Treatment within the first 24 hours after onset in patients with moderate to severe stroke increases the probability of complete recovery in 3 months. Cerebral insufficiency (e.g. dizziness, memory loss, poor concentration & disorientation) due to head trauma or brain injury. Cognitive dysfunction due to degenerative disease (Alzheimer's disease) Parkinson's disease: Vasoactin has been shown to be effective as co-therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Oral: Immediate treatment of stroke due to a clot (ischemic stroke): 500-2000 mg of Citicoline per day, start within 24 hours of stroke. For decline in thinking skills due to stroke: 1000-2000 mg of Citicoline per day. Chronic cerebrovascular disease: 1000 mg daily in divided dose with or between meals for ongoing disease of the blood vessels that serve the brain. Injection: 1 to 2 injections daily. Adjust dosage according to the severity. Can be administered through intramuscular (IM), or intravenous (IV) [ 3 to 5 minutes] route. Geriatric use: No dosage adjustment is required & the usual dose can be administered.
Side Effects
Occasionally Vasoactin may exert stimulating action of the parasympathetic system as well as a fleeting & discrete hypotensive effect.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Vasoactin is known to cause increased dizziness or drowsiness. So, it is strongly recommended that patients do not operate any type of machinery throughout the course of treatment. Vasoactin may cause hypotension and in case necessary the hypotensive effect can be treated with corticosteroids or sympathomimetic. In case of persistent intracranial hemorrhage, the very slow administration [30 drops/minutes] is recommended; the administration of larger doses could provoke an increase of the cerebral blood flow. The patient should not consume alcohol while taking Vasoactin.
Contraindications
Must not be administered to patients with hypertonia of the parasympathetic nervous system.