Colihenz P 400 Tablet
Colihenz P 400 Tablet is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. It is used in the treatment of stroke (a condition that occurs due to decreased blood flow to your brain). It works by increasing the level of certain brain chemicals necessary for proper brain function. It also prevents damage to your nerve cells and nourishes them back to health again.
Colihenz P 400 Tablet shows side effects like headache, sleeplessness, weight gain, stomach discomfort, and diarrhoea. These side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to this medicine. However, consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.
Colihenz P 400 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on the severity of your health condition. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Colihenz P 400mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems or any other brain-related conditions. This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Colihenz P 400 Tablet
Difficulty in breathing
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Nervousness
Weakness
Weight gain
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea
Headache
Dizziness
Shaking of hands or feet
Sleeplessness
Change in pulse rate
Change in blood pressure
Uses of Colihenz P 400 Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Acute stroke
Acute stroke is a condition that occurs due to reduced blood supply to your brain causing damage to your brain cells. Colihenz P 400 Tablet helps to repair the damaged nerves and improves blood flow to the brain. Thus, it helps in the fast recovery and improves your clinical condition.
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Colihenz P 400 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.
Severe kidney impairment
Colihenz P 400mg Tablet is filtered by the kidneys and removed from the body via urine. Hence, this medicine is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may further worsen your condition.
Cerebral hemorrhage
A cerebral haemorrhage is a condition characterized by uncontrolled bleeding in your brain. Colihenz P 400 Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of this condition as it may worsen your condition.
Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease is a brain condition that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It may cause uncontrolled, irregular and unpredictable muscle movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability. Colihenz P 400 Tablet is not recommended for use in such condition.
Hypertonia
Hypertonia is a condition of too much muscle tension in your body. This condition makes it difficult to flex and move around normally. Colihenz P 400 Tablet is not recommended for use if you have this condition.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Colihenz P 400mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Colihenz P 400mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk which could harm your baby. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Abrupt withdrawal
Colihenz P 400 Tablet should not be discontinued abruptly as it may cause symptoms such as a headache, anxiety, seizures (abnormal and uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain causing uncontrolled jerking of the body), etc. Your doctor may suggest an appropriate regimen to gradually stop the treatment.
Elderly
Colihenz P 400 Tablet should be used with caution in elderly people due to increase risk of side effects.
Use in children
Colihenz P 400 Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Driving or operating machines
Use of Colihenz P 400 Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how this medicine affects you.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Try not to skip the dose of Colihenz P 400 Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Colihenz P 400 Tablet. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention for further guidance.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Warfarin
Aspirin
Levodopa
Thyroxine
Disease interactions
Bleeding disorders
Colihenz P 400 Tablet should be used with caution if you have bleeding problems such as severe haemorrhage (bleeding or abnormal flow of blood), gastrointestinal ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine that may cause internal bleeding), etc. as this medicine may increase the risk of excess bleeding.
Kidney Disease
Colihenz P 400 Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney functions during treatment with this medicine.
Liver Disease
Colihenz P 400 Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems. No dose adjustment is required if you have only liver problems. However, if you have both liver and kidney problems, consult your doctor. Dose adjustment may be necessary for such conditions.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take Colihenz P 400 Tablet with or without food. Do not break or chew the tablet.
Avoid taking larger or smaller amounts than that prescribed by your doctor.
Take Colihenz P 400 Tablet at the same time every day for the ease of remembering.
Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or become severe.
Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
