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Criticoline is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Stroke. Criticoline also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Criticoline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Criticoline are Headache, Blurred vision, Increased blood pressure. Some other side effects of Criticoline have been listed ahead. These side effects of Criticoline are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Criticoline's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Criticoline related warnings talks about Criticoline's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Criticoline have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Criticoline have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Criticoline, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Criticoline 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
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Is the use of Criticoline safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Criticoline for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Criticoline safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Criticoline for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Criticoline on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Criticoline on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Criticoline will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Criticoline on the Liver?
Side effects of Criticoline on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Criticoline on the Heart?
Information about safety of Criticoline for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Criticoline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Criticoline habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Criticoline is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Criticoline as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Criticoline is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Criticoline has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Criticoline
Taking Criticoline with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Criticoline
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Criticoline with alcohol.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 491
