Uses of Meyercolin

Meyrcolin is used by mouth to reduce nerve cell damage, help nerve cells increase activity and transmission function. So when to use Meyercolin and what are the precautions when using it?

Meyercolin 500mg medicine has the main ingredient is Citicoline 500mg. The dosage form is film-coated tablets. Citicolin is a derivative of choline and cytidine, the drug is used to participate in the production of lecithin in the body, helping to enhance the brain's ability to function and enhance the function of neurotransmitters. Citicoline is a drug that stimulates the biosynthesis of phospholipids on nerve cell membranes. Through this action improves the function of membrane-based mechanisms, such as the action of ion exchange pumps and inserted receptors, which are integral to neurotransmission. . Citicoline acts to help stabilize cell membranes, so it has properties that favor reabsorption in cases of cerebral edema.
In addition, Citicoline can decrease glutamate levels in the brain and increase adenosine triphosphate, thereby providing protection against ischemic neurotoxicity.
Thus, the main use of Citicoline is to preserve nerve cell energy reserves, protect nerve cells in cases of anemia, injury or other neurological diseases; Helps to improve memory and increase neurotransmitters.

Meyercolin is indicated in the following cases:
Acute encephalopathy: Acute cerebrovascular accident and subacute cerebral revascularization (cerebral ischemia, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral palsy); Traumatic brain injury . Chronic encephalopathy: senile degeneration (including Alzheimer's disease); Primary degenerative dementia; Dementia caused by multifocal infarction; Sequelae of cerebrovascular accident; Traumatic brain injury ; Prevention of complications after Parkinson's neurosurgery: a case of severe tremor. Usually used alone or in combination with levodopa. Contraindications of the drug Meyercolin:
Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Pregnant and lactating women.

Usage: Meyercolin is taken orally. The drug can be taken on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach.
Dosage: The usual dose is 1-2 tablets/day.
Cases of consciousness disorder due to head trauma or after brain surgery: Take 1 tablet/time, 1-2 times/day. Support recovery with patients after cerebrovascular accident: Use at a dose of 2 tablets / time / day, for 3-4 weeks. Parkinson's disease with severe tremor: Take 1 tablet / time / day, continuously for 3 - 4 weeks. Note: The above dosage is for reference only. The specific dose may depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. This is prescribed by the doctor individually for each patient.

The drug is generally well tolerated and rarely causes side effects. However, in some cases, side effects may appear such as:
Mild gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and vomiting, epigastric pain, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, agitation. Occasionally, hypotension may occur with bradycardia or tachycardia. Allergic reactions: Redness, rash, itching... may also occur. Inform your doctor if you experience unwanted effects when using the drug.

In the process of using Meyercolin, patients should note:
Before taking the drug, you need to tell your doctor about a history of drug allergies, if any, avoid using it when you have a previous allergy to the drug. Citicolin can cause hypotension, but this drug does not lower blood pressure long-term, so it is not a substitute for antihypertensive drugs. Possible drug interactions should: Do not combine Meyercolin with meclofenoxate or centrofenoxine. Because Citicolin increases the potency of levodopa, caution should be exercised when co-administering these two drugs. Store in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, away from light and reach of children. Meyrcolin is used by mouth to reduce nerve cell damage, help nerve cells increase activity and transmission function. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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