Currently, neurologists with cerebral dysfunction, in which there is increased intracranial pressure, prescribe Diakarb and Asparkam medicines for young children and also newborns. At the same time, any parents are surely interested in what kind of drugs they are, how they act, what are the side effects and how to take them correctly.
The drug "Diacarb" can be prescribed exclusively by a doctor according to the results of an ultrasound scan of the brain. The main indication for the appointment of the drug is increased intracranial pressure, because the drug has specific diuretic properties that can reduce the amount of cerebrospinal fluid. A fairly serious side effect of this medicine is the fact that a strong leaching of potassium occurs from the body, which the heart really needs. Therefore, two drugs “Diacarb” and “Asparkam” are always prescribed together, since the medicine “Asparkam” contains magnesium and potassium ions, which restore the normal functioning of the heart.
The scheme and dosage of these drugs is prescribed only by the doctor in accordance with the weight and age of the child. So, the medicine "Diacarb" for children may be prescribed from infancy. It can be used together with other anticonvulsants. Side effects of this remedy include hypokalemia, skin itching, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, myasthenia gravis. But usually this medicine is taken in the morning, but the Asparkam medicine is taken all day. Due to the increased risk of metabolic acidosis, the first drug should not be used for more than five days. Means "Diacarb", tablets of which contain the active substance "acetazolamide", is usually white.
Asparkam is a Russian-made drug that helps restore potassium in the heart muscle. The main active ingredient is potassium, and magnesium ions, which are also contained in the medicine, help the penetration of potassium into the cells. Potassium ions are inside the cells, and between the cells is mostly sodium. The interaction between potassium and sodium is called a potassium-sodium pump, which maintains the osmotic pressure inside the cell.
The drug "Asparkam" contains magnesium salts, which are involved in the reactions, and are also the main supplier of energy, which is necessary for the potassium-sodium pump. Magnesium helps control the balance of potassium, which is located inside the cell, by transferring magnesium and potassium ions through the intercellular membrane into the cell. There, these ions participate in the metabolism. It is worth emphasizing that the preparations “Diacarb” and “Asparkam” are prescribed as directed by a doctor, and this requirement for admission should be strictly observed.
Potassium is essential for the functioning of the heart muscle, as it normalizes heart rate. Basically, the medicine “Asparkam” is used for violations of this rhythm, but this drug has side effects.
With intravenous administration of an overdose is very dangerous. With it, muscle weakness, redness of the face, dry mouth, decreased blood pressure, coma, paresis, respiratory failure, heart rhythm disturbance may appear. Overdose treatment is carried out in the hospital by the introduction of solutions of sodium and calcium salts.
The medicine "Asparkam" is prescribed for children with a decrease in the level of potassium in the blood. This condition is called hypokalemia. Prescribe the drug in the event that the child loses a lot of fluid for any reason. Hypokalemia can occur with diarrhea and vomiting, with congenital disorders of the stomach and intestines, as well as with diseases of the kidneys, liver and adrenal glands and in the treatment of diuretics. This condition always requires immediate medical attention. The main source of potassium in the treatment is this drug, as well as other drugs such as panangin.
Medicines “Diacarb” and “Asparkam” are almost always prescribed together so that the body can replenish potassium reserves.