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Forstroke drugs belong to the group of centripetalneurotropic drugs containing citicoline. The drug is indicated for the improvement of thinking, learning, memory, or can be used in case of loss of consciousness due to brain damage... However, in the process of using Forstroke medicine, there may be some problems. unwanted side effects. Therefore, before using Forstroke, patients need to learn carefully and follow the doctor's instructions.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Forstroke
The component citicoline belongs to the group that stimulates the biosynthesis of phospholipids on nerve cell membranes. Furthermore, this compound helps to reduce glutamate levels in the brain and increase adenosine triphosphate which helps to provide protection against ischemic neurotoxicity. In addition, it also increases glucose metabolism in the brain as well as blood flow, increasing the neurotransmission of acetylcholine, norepinephrine and dopamine. The compound Citicoline also helps stabilize membranes and has properties that favor brain edema reabsorption. It also preserves the energy reserves of neurons, thereby inhibiting apoptosis and stimulating the synthesis of the compound acetylcholine.2. What disease does Forstroke treat?
Forstroke drug is indicated in the following cases:
Used to improve thinking, learning as well as memory of patients with Alzheimer's disease or people with memory loss disease or head trauma. . Used for cases of loss of consciousness due to brain damage or head injury or patients who have undergone brain surgery. Cases of elderly people suffering from cerebral ischemia or having memory problems and strokes. Used for disturbances of consciousness due to head trauma or after brain surgery. Using Forstroke drug in supporting movement recovery of patients with hemiplegia after stroke. Used in patients with Parkinson's disease presenting with severe tremor.
3. Dosage and how to use Forstroke
Forstroke is recommended to be used at a dose of 1 to 2 tablets per day. However, depending on the condition of the disease and the specific case, there will be a certain dose in the use of Forstroke medicine.
Treatment of disorders caused by head trauma or after brain surgery is usually recommended using Forstroke at a dose of 1 tablet / day and the frequency can be 1 to 2 times / day. Support in the treatment of motor rehabilitation for patients with hemiplegia after a stroke with the recommended dose of 2 tablets / day and used for 3 to 4 weeks. Treatment of Parkinson's disease with severe tremor is recommended using Forstroke at a dose of 1 tablet/day and treatment for 3 to 4 weeks. Forstroke is used by mouth. When taking the medicine, you should use a glass of filtered or boiled water, and do not use any other medicine without a doctor's prescription. Patients should not chew, crush or break the medicine. Forstroke can be used after meals. Forstroke should not be used after the expiration date has passed.
Note : The above recommended therapeutic dose for Forstroke is for reference only. Therefore, before using Forstroke, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
If the patient has missed a dose of Forstroke, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Forstroke and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not take a double dose of Forstroke, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missed doses of Forstroke, patients can set alarms or ask family members to remind them.
In case the patient accidentally uses Forstroke drug in excess of prescribed and shows some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to see a doctor immediately. With an overdose of Forstroke, citicoline can increase, causing respiratory failure, heart blockage, cardiac arrest, and even death. To deal with this situation, the patient must be treated immediately.
4. Unwanted side effects and some notes when using Forstroke medicine
Forstroke medicine can cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. Some common side effects caused by Forstroke include: nausea and vomiting, epigastric disturbances, diarrhea... These side effects of Forstroke medicine may occur at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dose. amount of drug used.
When serious side effects appear such as: fatigue, headache, agitation, shock, hypotension, anaphylactoid reactions, elevated liver enzymes, etc., the patient should stop using Forstroke and need immediate medical help.
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