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Meyercolin is indicated for the treatment of diseases related to brain function. What are the uses of Meyercolin, how to use it, let's find out the uses of Meyercolin through the article below.
1. What is Meyercolin 500mg?
Meyercolin 500mg is a drug used to treat a number of diseases related to the brain such as: neuropathic pain, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), epilepsy,...
Dosage form: Film-coated tablets .
Packing: Each box includes 2 blisters, each blister contains 10 film-coated tablets.
The drug is manufactured and registered by Meyer Joint Venture Company – BPC – Vietnam.
Registration number: VD-27412-17.
Main ingredients of the drug Meyercolin 500mg:
Citicolin in the form of Citicolin Sodium with a content of 500mg. And the following excipients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Wheat Starch, Croscarmellose Sodium, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, HPMC 606, HPMC 615, Titanium Dioxide.
2. What does Meyercolin do?
Citicolin or CDP - Choline (Cytidine diphosphate - choline) is a substance that stimulates the synthesis of Lecithin and other Phospholipids on nerve cell membranes, helping to ensure the normal functioning of brain cells and neurons. increased neurotransmitters. Citicolin is also a fat that forms the myelin sheath around nerve fibers, greatly improving signal transmission to cell membranes. Some studies have shown that Citicolin has the ability to inhibit the activation of Phospholipases, prevent the formation of free radicals, and maintain and ensure the activity of the antioxidant system such as Glutathione.
Citicolin can speed up recovery in patients with traumatic brain injury, protect neuroprotection in case of cerebral ischemia due to cerebrovascular accident. In addition, Citicolin also significantly improved consciousness as well as action in patients with memory loss and dementia.
2.1 Uses - Indications of Meyercolin 500mg Meyercolin 500mg works to enhance brain function, effectively support the treatment of acute or chronic diseases such as neuralgia, memory impairment, dementia intelligence, generalized anxiety disorder in adults, sequelae of cerebrovascular accident or traumatic brain injury,...
Meyercolin is mainly indicated in the following cases:
Neuropathic pain of central origin central and peripheral origin. Anxiety disorder (GAD). Partial seizures in adults (with or without generalized seizures). In addition, the drug is also used for patients with poor memory, cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,...
2.2 Dosage - How to take Meyercolin 500mg Dosage:
Usual dose : take 1-2 tablets/day.
Consciousness disorders due to head trauma or after brain surgery: 1 tablet/time, 1-2 times/day.
Support movement recovery for patients with hemiplegia after stroke: 2 tablets/time/day, for 3-4 weeks.
Parkinson's disease with severe tremor: 1 tablet / time / day, for 3-4 weeks.
How to use:
Meyercolin 500mg is used orally, can be taken before or after meals.
2.3 Treatment of overdose, missed dose Overdose:
When taking Meyercolin overdose, you need to contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. In the event of dangerous symptoms, immediately notify the 115 Emergency Center or the nearest Medical facility for timely treatment.
Missed dose:
When you miss a dose, you need to take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose.
Note, absolutely do not arbitrarily increase the dose of the drug than prescribed by the doctor.
3. Meyercolin 500mg . side effects
During the use of Meyercolin, most patients have very few or serious side effects.
Some possible side effects when taking the drug:
Arrhythmia Low blood pressure Dizziness Drowsiness Blurred vision Disorientation Nausea, vomiting Constipation Flatulence Decreased libido
4. Drug interactions
Meyercolin when used with Meclophenoxate or Centrofenoxine will reduce the effect of these two drugs.
The drug can increase the activity of Dopamine, so it is necessary to consider adjusting the dose of Dopamine in case of concomitant use with Meyercolin.
To ensure safety during the use of Meyercolin 500mg, you should list with your doctor the drugs you are using to be checked for interactions.
5. Notes when using and storing
Contraindications:
Meyercolin is not indicated for the following cases:
There is a history of hypersensitivity or allergy to Citicolin and other components of the drug. The patient is experiencing increased parasympathetic nerve tone. Note:
Use caution when assigning to the elderly, patients with kidney failure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
Discontinue the drug slowly for at least a week as needed, stopping immediately if symptoms of angioedema appear. Consult your doctor when you want to increase or decrease the dose, do not change the prescribed dose on your own.
Should not be assigned to children under 12 years old and adolescents 12-17 years old because the safety and effectiveness of the drug in these subjects have not been established and tested.
Do not abuse drugs, should carefully control intentions and behaviors that lead to suicide when using drugs.
You should minimize alcohol, carbonated drinks and do not use stimulants during treatment with Meyercolin.
Read the user manual carefully before use.
Note for pregnant women and lactating mothers
Pregnant and lactating women need to be especially careful when using the drug (only when absolutely necessary) and not breast-feeding during treatment with Meyercolin 500mg.
Storage
Store the medicine at a temperature lower than 30 degrees Celsius, avoid direct sunlight and keep out of reach of children.
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