The international name of Ceraxon is Citicoline.
The drug is used for acute disorders of the blood circulation of the brain, removes the consequences of brain trauma, such as deterioration of memory and attention, and so on.
Cytikoline improves the functions of neural membranes , including improves the work of ion-exchange pumps by stimulating the natural synthesis of the human body structural phospholipids.
Due to the stabilizing action on the membranes, Ceraxon influences the reduction of brain edema. The drug is used for acute disorders of the blood circulation of the brain, removes the effects of brain trauma, such as deterioration of memory and attention, and so on.
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- Pharmacokinetics
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Use of the drug in renal and liver
- mechanism of action
- Guide for consumption
- Dosing
- issuance
- Dosages
- Overdosing and additional guidance
- Side effects
- Specific guidance
- interactions with other medications
- Doctors' and patients' reviews
- Doctors' references
- Patient Reviews
- Pros and Consand experience with practical applications
- Forms and cost
- Conditions and periods of storage
- Pharmacy leave
- Cheap analogs of the drug
- Fezam
- Membriar
- Noben
- Encephabol
Pharmacokinetics
Since Citicoline is a natural compound contained in the human body, it is impossible to determine the pharmacokinetic properties,that citicoline endogenous and citicoline endogenous can not be divided.
Studies have shown that the way of medication administration does not matter .That is, bioavailability is exactly the same, you take it by entering the GI tract or making injections. Through research, it was found that Ceraxon is 99% absorbed into the digestive tract.
Removing the medicine from the body takes a long time and is carried out through the respiratory tract or through the kidneys. After 5 days of taking the drug, about 16% was found, which can be said that the rest was involved in metabolism.
Indications for use
Among the main things worth mentioning are:
- serious circulatory disturbances of the brain;
- treatment of complications resulting from circulatory disorders in the brain;
- mechanical damage to the brain and their consequences;
- decrease in memory, mental performance and other cognitive functions caused by various kinds of pathologies of the vessels of the GM.
Contraindications
Instruction for use indicates that Ceraxon should not be taken when:
- sensitivity to individual components;
- is not recommended for use in patients with high parasympathetic nervous system tone;
- patients under 18 years of age( due to a lack of clinical studies);
- is a rare genetic disorder that causes fructose intolerance.
Application of the drug for violations of kidney and liver function
Correction of the dose of the drug is not required.
Mechanism of action
Thanks to the action of preparation:
- improves the functions of neural membranes;
- improves the work of ion-exchange pumps by stimulating the natural synthesis of the human body structural phospholipids;
- decrease in the area affected by myocardial infarction in ischemia.
Instruction for use
We study the instruction on the use of the drug Ceraxon.
How to use
It should be noted that the method of use depends on the type of substance:
- The substance for intravenous administration of is used by slow intravenous administration of the drug( within 3-5 minutes according to the prescribed dose).If the method of drip intravenous infusion is used, the infusion should take place at an infusion rate of 40-60 drops / min. For elderly patients. When prescription is prescribed for elderly patients, dose adjustment is not required. The product of Ceraxon can be used with all kinds of intravenous isotope and dextrose solutions.
- Substance for oral use. Before use, the drug can be diluted with water( 115-125 ml).The way of application by water of a medicine in a vein is considered more widespread, than intramuscular introduction of a preparation. When the substance is administered intramuscularly, it is advisable to avoid the introduction of the drug into the area of the muscle tissue that has already been used to administer the drug earlier. The substance in the ampoule is used once. Opening the ampoule, the medicine should be immediately used.
Forms of release
The preparation is issued in the form:
- substance for injection into the human body by injection - a clear liquid without color and odor in ampullae of 4 ml,( 500 or 1000 mg);
- substance for oral administration is a clear liquid without color with the smell of strawberry;
- tablets, film-coated.
Dosages
Dosages of Ceraxon in the form of a substance intended for injection:
- In case of ischemic stroke of , failure of the correct functioning of the brain as a result of difficulties or complete cessation of blood flow to this or that site, as well as with aggravated mechanical injuries of the brain, the recommended dose is10 ml every twelve hours, after a week of treatment switch to oral use. The course of treatment - a month and a half.
- During the rehabilitation of after experiencing all sorts of strokes. The recommended dose is 5-10 ml twice a day. The course of treatment and the dose recommended for use is determined by the attending physician and depends on the severity of the patient's condition.
- In case of failure of the normal functioning of the brain , the recommended dose is 5-10 ml, twice a day. The course of treatment and the dose recommended for use is determined by the attending physician and depends on the severity of the patient's condition.
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Overdose and additional indications
Cases of application of the dose of the drug in excess of the norm have not been fixed, since the toxicity of the medication is extremely low.
Side effects of
Among the major side effects of :
- , shortness of breath( shortness of breath);
- various kinds of allergic reactions( skin rash, itching, anaphylactic shock);
- appetite impairment;
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.;
- cardiovascular problems( arterial pressure drops, heat sensation);
- problems of the central nervous system( limb tremor, hyperexcitability, hallucinations, etc.).
Special instructions
It should be noted that that:
- During pregnancy and lactation of , treatment with Ceraxon is prescribed only when absolutely necessary, when the intended use of its use in importance exceeds the potential risk. Although studies on the effects of the drug on the fetus was not conducted.
- No study results on the possibility of penetration of the substance into breast milk, but as a rule, breastfeeding is recommended to be discontinued.
- Children .Patients under 18 years of age are not ordinarily assigned to Ceraxon because of a lack of clinical research. Impact on the ability to manage vehicles when working with complex mechanisms. Ceraxon does not affect the ability to manage vehicles when working with complex mechanisms. In some cases, some of the side effects associated with the disruption of the central nervous system may affect the ability to manage vehicles when working with complex mechanisms.
Interactions with other drugs
Also, Ceraxon probably enhances the properties of the substances that make up Levodopa.
In pregnancy, treatment with Ceraxon is assigned to only when absolutely necessary, when the intended use of its use in importance exceeds the possible risk. Although studies on the effects of the drug on the fetus was not conducted.
Reviews of doctors and patients
Comments of doctors and patients about the preparation of Ceraxon are mostly positive.
Physicians' reviews
It's worth mentioning key:
- The main advantage is that it is non-toxic! Prescribe the drug to patients without fear, even there were several female patients on the 6th month of pregnancy ( Konstantinov SM).
- In some patients, the allergy started strong, be careful and observe the doctor ( Murmanskiy EK).
- The drug is very effective, it perfectly helps during the rehabilitation after a stroke ( Zhuravleva RI).
Patient reviews
Patients echo to doctors:
- Son after an open craniocerebral injury was assigned to Ceraxon, treated for 8 months.and it really helped - he started to speak ( Dmitrieva R.).
- Just started pricking Ceraxon, waiting for the effect. . calls like good, and the doctor praised this medicine ( Antonina).
Pros and Cons of Feedbacks and Practical Uses of
Pros of Patients:
- notable positive effect;
- improving sleep quality;
- taste good;
- improves memory.
Feedback patients:
- too expensive drug;
- strong side effects;
- allergic reactions.
Form release and cost
Price for tablets and ampoules Ceraxon ranges from 600r to 1000r depending on the form of release, volume:
- substance for human injection by injection - clear liquid without color and odor in ampullae 4 ml,(500 or 1000 mg);
- substance for oral administration - a clear liquid without color with the smell of strawberry;
- tablets, film-coated.
Terms and Conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from children's access at a temperature of 300. Shelf life is 3 years.
Leave at a pharmacy
Cheap analogs of the drug
Not everyone can afford to buy Ceraxon, so below are analogues of the product, or the so-called generics.
Fezam
A vasodilator that improves blood circulation.
Indications:
- treatment of psycho-organic syndrome of any origin;
- acute and chronic vascular disease;
- inflammatory and infectious diseases of the central nervous system.
Memotropized
Promotes improvement of brain metabolic processes, is the reason for increasing the concentration of denitrozin triphosphoric acid, improves memory and simplifies the learning process.
Indications:
- CNS ailments;
- circulatory disorder in the brain;
- depression.
Noben
Helps improve blood circulation, improve brain metabolism, is the reason for increasing the concentration of denitrogenphosphoric acid.
Indications:
- serious circulatory disorders of the brain;
- treatment of complications resulting from circulatory disorders in the brain.
Encephabol
Normalizes underreported metabolic processes of the brain, as well as normalizes the structure of neuronal envelopes, prevents their violation.
Indication:
- cerebral circulatory disorders;
- decreased brain efficiency;
- memory degradation;
- excessive fatigue.