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Citistar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Stroke. Secondary and off-label uses of Citistar have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Citistar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Citistar also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Blurred vision, Increased blood pressure. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Citistar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Citistar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Citistar is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Citistar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Citistar related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Citistar have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Citistar may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Citistar is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Citistar is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Citistar safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Citistar in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Citistar safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Citistar in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Citistar on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Citistar on kidneys.
What is the effect of Citistar on the Liver?
Side effects of Citistar on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Citistar on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Citistar on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citistar habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Citistar has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Citistar. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Citistar should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Citistar works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citistar
Taking Citistar with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citistar
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Citistar.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 491