Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection
Description:
Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning and memory.
Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, and occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Forever let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Megacholin
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Decreased blood pressure
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. I have been prescribed Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection. However, since Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Q. Can students take Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection since studies show that Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
Q. What is the role of Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Megacholin 250mg/ml Injection either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.