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Basocholine is a product of TW Mediplantex Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - Vietnam indicated in the treatment of memory and behavioral disorders caused by stroke and head trauma. The drug is prepared in the form of a powder mixed with a simple, convenient, easy-to-absorb to help promote the best effect.1. What is Basocholine? What's the use?
Basocholine drug is known for its effects such as:
Stimulates the synthesis of Phospholipids, this is an important component of nerve cell membranes, plays an important role in improving membrane function. cell. Contributes to the stabilization of cell membranes, enhances reabsorption in cerebral edema. Inhibits Phospholipase activation, reduces free radical formation to contribute to the protection of the antioxidant system. Improve attention and cognition, support memory enhancement, concentration. Rehabilitation for patients after stroke, slowing the progression of injuries.
2. Indications and contraindications
2.1. Indications Basocholine is indicated for use in a number of cases such as:
Treatment of neurological and cognitive disorders in stroke patients. Treatment of neurological and cognitive disorders in cases of traumatic brain injury. 2.2. Contraindications Basocholine is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy to the active ingredient citicoline. Patients with parasympathetic nervous system hypertonia with typical signs such as low blood pressure, sweating, heart palpitations, and fainting. People with a history of allergy to aspirin because using Basocholine can cause asthma.
3. Usage and dosage of Basocholine
Basocholin is prepared in powder form, so please dissolve the pack in about 50ml of water before drinking, can be taken with meals or after meals.
Basocholin dosage for all cases at 150 to 600 mg a day, 2-3 times a day. However, depending on the condition of the disease, the dose may also have certain differences, specifically:
Patients with neuropathic pain: When using a new dose of 150mg / day divided into 2 oral doses. After approximately 1 week of use, the patient can be increased to a dose of 300 mg per day, increasing to a maximum of 600 mg per day after the next 1 week. Patients with mental disorders, anxiety, stress: Use Basocholin with a gradual increase in dose, initially use 150mg per day, about 6-7 days later take about 450mg per day. After about 1 week, you can increase the dose of Basocholin to 450-600mg per day. After about 1 week, the patient used Basocholin at a dose of 300mg per day, the maximum dose was 600mg/day. Dose information for Basocholin is for reference only because dose increases are often dependent on the patient's ability to respond and the patient's condition after using the drug. It is best to take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
4. Side effects of Basocholine
The rare side effects caused by Basocholine include:
For the nervous system: Hallucinations, headache, dizziness. For the cardiovascular system: Hypertension or hypotension. For the respiratory system: Shortness of breath. For the digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, sometimes accompanied by diarrhea. For skin and subcutaneous tissue: May be urticaria, rash, pale skin. For the systemic system: Easy to cause chills, edema.
5. Basocholine drug interactions
Some reports of possible interactions of Basocholine when used in combination with other drugs include:
Basocholine increases the effect of levodopa - a drug used to treat Parkinson's, so patients should avoid using both drugs at the same time unless prescribed by the treating physician. Avoid taking Basocholine with Meclofenoxa because it affects the effect of Meclofenoxal. In addition, to ensure safety, please inform your doctor about all medications, health foods you are taking as well as your medical history to predict the possibility of possible drug interactions.
6. Be careful when using drugs
Because Basocholine contains lactose, hereafter, patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption need careful consideration before taking the drug. Patients with impaired tolerance to certain sugars should contact their doctor before taking this medicine. If the drug is overdosed, the patient may experience kidney and liver toxicity, so it should be taken to the hospital soon for safe treatment. If a dose is missed, the patient can skip it and use the next dose as usual. It can be seen that Basocholine is a drug with a simple and convenient use. Hopefully, with the above information, you have learned the basic information about this drug to use it properly, to help treat it safely and effectively.
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