It is very important for the body that the central nervous system function normally. Its main organ is the brain. In the event of injuries, or any violations, it is necessary to maintain the work of neurons. For this, nootropic drugs are prescribed. These include Cortexin, which is often used in neurology and pediatrics.
Drug action
This drug is characterized by the following actions:
- antioxidant;
- nootropic;
- neuroprotective;
- tissue-specific.
How does the drug work?
The drug "Cortexin" helps protect neurons from psychotropic and toxic substances, improves learning processes and the functioning of the brain. Also, due to its use, the concentration of attention increases.
Also, the drug improves the activation of neuronal metabolism and restores tone in the nervous system and the functioning of the cerebral cortex.
Application
This medication is prescribed when such pathologies occur and in some conditions:
- with brain damage - encephalopathy;
- with memory impairment and thinking abilities;
- during complications after traumatic brain injury;
- during complete exhaustion of the body - asthenic state;
- when there is an acute or chronic lesion of nerve cells and pathways of the brain;
- with circulatory disorders in the brain;
- at a low concentration;
- in the presence of epilepsy.
In pediatrics, Cortexin is prescribed during the treatment of cerebral palsy. Also, if there is a speech and psychomotor developmental delay of the child. For newborns, they are used in critical cases, in case of complications of the nervous system after childbirth, as well as internally uterine injuries.
Preparations for breeding "Cortexin"
The drug is available in powder form. And how to dilute Cortexin to dissolve it? It is necessary to apply such liquids:
- injection water;
- 0.5% novocaine;
- 0.9% sodium chloride solution (saline);
- 0.5% procaine.
But other liquids that are very close to the above with their qualities are not recommended for use, for example lidocaine.
So, the drug "Cortexin" was prescribed. How to breed 10 mg of medicine? Correctly, this is done like this: in a bottle with a drug, a hole is pierced with a needle. It is introduced into 1 or 2 milliliters of liquid. Its stream should be directed to the vial wall and thus avoid the appearance of intense foam. The resulting composition does not need to be shaken strongly.
We breed novocaine
Very often, for injection with this tool, the drug Novocain is recommended. And how to breed "Cortexin" with novocaine? For one bottle of the first medicine, 0.5 or 1 milliliter of liquid is needed. Such a solution should be used to treat an adult.
If Cortexin is prescribed for a child, how to dilute 10 mg of the drug with novacoin? Then you need to bottle the first 2 ml of the second drug. Although the exact proportions can be selected by the doctor based on the diagnosis of the child.
What are the benefits of the resulting solution? Since Cortexin should be diluted with novocaine strictly according to the instructions, it can be used by both adults and children. This composition is made specifically in order to reduce pain during the injection.
For children
And how to breed Cortexin for a child? This drug is available specifically for children. The only difference is that its dosage is slightly less. The solution is made from the same fluids as for adults, but it is best to consult a pediatrician. Basically prescribed water for injection or saline, as well as novocaine (in very rare cases).
The use of this drug for children with complex therapy with other medicines is undesirable. With its action, motility of movements develops much faster in young patients. Quite small begin to sit down more quickly, crawl on the floor, get on their feet. There is also an improvement in memory and attention.
Step-by-step instruction
How to breed "Cortexin"? Follow the instructions:
- A needle is inserted into the syringe (necessarily sterile and of the required volume).
- The ampoule in which the solvent is located is opened.
- In the prepared syringe, the right amount of fluid is collected.
- If there is foil on the vial with Cortexin, it should be removed.
- A rubber stopper on it is pierced by a needle from a syringe in which there is already liquid.
- The needle should be lowered about the middle of the bottle.
- The solvent is released by slowly pressing the piston from the syringe. This is necessary so as not to foam the drug. It will be even better if you point the needle at the wall, and then the liquid will drain into a powder with a uniform stream and not inflate it.
- After all the liquid is in the bottle, the needle does not come out. The container itself should be slightly swayed, as if to shake, so that the powder is completely dissolved.
As a result, the solution should end up with a solution of a homogeneous type without any flakes. When there is such a result, it means that the drug is ready for an injection.
Advice
Before breeding Cortexin, it should be noted that the resulting liquid for injection should be fully used at a time. If the prepared solution has stood for more than twenty minutes, then it should be discarded and a new one prepared. It is strictly forbidden to save the remains of the composition, then to use it with the next portion of the solution.
You can not ignore such a moment: before you breed "Cortexin" for an adult, you must put aside all other drugs prescribed for injection to the patient. Nothing but the solutions described above can be added to it (sometimes they can do this in order to save not only syringes, but also time). An additional medicine should always be administered separately.
So, we examined in detail how to breed "Cortexin"? And they found out that the drug Novocaine, saline solutions, and also water for injection are suitable for this. All these funds should be in containers of small volume. For example, an ampoule or bottle of 2 or 5 milliliters. This is necessary so that the composition for injection is always in a sterile state. Indeed, with a large volume of capacity, especially in a home environment, sterility cannot be maintained. Because of this, you need to purchase a small container, which will always be hermetically sealed.
Contraindications and side effects
It is contraindicated for pregnant women, breast-feeding, as well as for those people who have complete incompatibility with the components of the drug "Cortexin".
During treatment, in no case should you drink alcoholic beverages. They not only neutralize the effect of the drug, it can also negatively affect the health of the patient.
When applying special side effects have not yet been observed, except that an allergic reaction.
Conclusion
Now you know how to breed Cortexin. But before applying this solution, you need to carefully study the instructions, its contraindications and possible side effects. Also, of course, you need to consult a doctor. After all, only on his recommendation can you take any drugs.