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Quancity belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, often used to treat diseases related to the nervous system. Besides the effective uses that Quancity brings, it also causes some side effects that affect the health of the patient.
1. What are the uses of Quancity?
Quancity has the main ingredient is Citicolin (in the form of Citicolin sodium) 500mg, belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs. Indicated by doctors in the following cases:
Quancity is used in the adjuvant treatment of partial seizures with or without generalization in adults. Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, central and peripheral neuropathic pain in adults. Citicolin is used in the treatment of chronic encephalopathy with symptoms such as dementia due to multifocal infarction, dementia caused by primary degeneration, traumatic brain injury, sequelae of cerebrovascular accident or Prevention of complications after neurosurgery. Citicolin treats specific acute encephalopathy such as acute and subacute cerebrovascular accident with manifestations such as cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral circulatory insufficiency, cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury. Mechanism of action:
The drug has the effect of enhancing the function of neurotransmitters, stimulating the biosynthesis of phospholipids on nerve cell membranes, against brain damage. Citicoline has been shown to increase adenosine triphosphate and decrease glutamate levels in the brain, thereby providing protection against ischemic neurotoxicity. Increases glucose metabolism in the brain and cerebral blood flow, as well as increases the neurotransmission of norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and dopamine.
2. Dosage and how to use Quancity
How to use :
Quancity drug is prepared in the form of tablets and used orally. Because the amount of food in the body does not affect how well the body absorbs the drug, the patient can take the drug on an empty or full stomach. Dosage:
Usual dose of medicine: 150-600mg/day, 2 or 3 times a day. In the treatment of neuropathic pain: The initial dose of the drug is 150mg/day divided into 2 or 3 times, then 3-7 days can increase the dose up to 300mg/day depending on the level of tolerance. and the patient's response to the drug. In case of real need, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 600mg after the next 7 days. In the treatment of epilepsy: The initial dose of the drug is 150mg, divided into 2 or 3 times a day, after 1 week of use, the drug can be increased to 300mg / day depending on the level of tolerance and the body's response to the drug. In patients, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 600 mg after 1 week if necessary. In the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: The starting dose is 150mg/day, after 1 week it can be increased to 300mg/day depending on the patient's tolerance and absorption of the drug, the dose can be increased. up 450mg. Maximum dose of 600mg/day after 1 week intervals thereafter. Contraindications:
Do not use the drug in patients who are allergic to Citicolin or any of its ingredients.
3. Quancity drug side effects
Some side effects that patients may experience during treatment with Quancity medicine include:
Dizziness, drowsiness, possible weight gain because the drug increases the feeling of eating and drinking, mood. excitement, disorientation, confusion, excitability, insomnia, ataxia, balance disorder, tremor, dysarthria, concentration disorder, paresthesia, somnolence, headache . Affects vision with symptoms of blurred vision, double vision. Affects the nervous system with the most common manifestations being vestibular disorders, memory impairment. Effects on the digestive system include symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, and bloating. Effects on physiological function: Erectile dysfunction, decreased libido. Systemic effects: Abnormal gait, feeling drunk, fatigue, peripheral edema, edema.
4. Be careful when using Quancity medicine
Quancity should be used with caution in the following cases:
Use caution with patients with kidney failure, diabetes, a history of or are suffering from cardiovascular disease. Patients who stop taking the drug should not stop using it immediately, but should stop taking it slowly for at least 1 week. Children under 12 years old and adolescents 12-17 years old: Consult a doctor before taking this medicine because there are not enough data to prove the safety and effectiveness for these two cases. If the patient experiences an angioedema reaction, the drug should be discontinued as soon as this symptom occurs. For pregnant women: There is no evidence that the drug is safe for pregnant women, so doctors recommend not to use it. For women who are breastfeeding: When using the drug, during the period of treatment should not breast-feed.
5. Drug interactions
Drug interaction is a change in the effect of a drug or an increase in side effects due to the simultaneous use of Quancity with other drugs or drinks or foods. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, patients should tell their doctor or pharmacist what medications they are taking or have recently used, and their medical history. For example:
Quancity when used in combination with Pregabalin can increase the side effects of Ethanol and Lorazepam, aggravate cognitive and motor function impairment caused by oxycodone. The basic information about Quancity drugs in the above article is for reference only. Because this is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a specialist directly to get an appropriate prescription to ensure safety for health.
