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Citistar Been Prescribed. Why Trembling Of Hands And Feet?
Citistar 500 mg has been prescribed by a Neurologist for my mother - once a day in Night time. The symptoms she has are trembling of hands and feet , elbow and shoulder pain, pain in the joints and occasional giddiness. All these are observed for the past 6 months to 1 year. Is this the right medication and how long can we see a mark able cure in her? What are the side effects of the medicine? Look forward to your detailed answer. Shankar, Bangalore
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
SIDE EFFECTS
Hypotension, excitement, insomnia.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Neuroprotective effects AND Cell signalling: Citicoline enhances cellular communication by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Blood flow: Citicoline increases glucose metabolism in the brain and cerebral blood flow. Inflammation and stress: Citicoline reduces oxidative stress. It also prevents excessive inflammatory response in the brain by inhibiting the release of free fatty acids and decreasing bloodbrain barrier breakdown.
THE DRUG IS TO INCREASE INTRACELLULAR RSPONSE. IF YOU ARE NOT FINDING THE SOLUTION IS RIGHT PLZ VISIT YOUR NEUROLOGIST TO RECALIBERATE THE DRUG DOSEAGE OR CHANGE IF NOT SUITABLE
Hypotension, excitement, insomnia.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Neuroprotective effects AND Cell signalling: Citicoline enhances cellular communication by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Blood flow: Citicoline increases glucose metabolism in the brain and cerebral blood flow. Inflammation and stress: Citicoline reduces oxidative stress. It also prevents excessive inflammatory response in the brain by inhibiting the release of free fatty acids and decreasing bloodbrain barrier breakdown.
THE DRUG IS TO INCREASE INTRACELLULAR RSPONSE. IF YOU ARE NOT FINDING THE SOLUTION IS RIGHT PLZ VISIT YOUR NEUROLOGIST TO RECALIBERATE THE DRUG DOSEAGE OR CHANGE IF NOT SUITABLE
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