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Citicholine
Citicholine
College of Nursing
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Drug Study
Name of Patient: ______________ __________ Age: ____________________ ______________ Gender: _____________ __________________ Chief Complaints: ___________________ ____ Room/Bed No: _________________________ Physician: _______________ _______________ Admitting Diagnosis: _________________ ____ _______________________________________
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Mechanism of Actions Citicoline activates the biosynthesis of structural phospholipids in the neuronal membrane, increases cerebral metabolism and increases the level of various neurotransmitters , including acetylcholine and dopamine. Citicoline has shown neuroprotective effects in situations of hypoxia and ischemia.
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Side Effects
Nursing Responsibilities
Signature of CI
12/13/10
Generic Name:
citicholine
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Brand Name:
Zynapse
Classification:
Cerebrovascular Diseases, accelerates the recovery of consciousness and overcoming motor deficit.
Hypersensitivity to drugs
citicoline may exert a stimulating action of the parasympathetic, as well as a fleeting and discrete hypotension effect
CNS stimulant
Reference: Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses Fifth Edition pp. 237-238
Watch out for hypotensive effects Somazine must not be administered along with medicaments containing meclophenoxate Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.