The drug "Cerebrolysin" is a nootropic drug. It contains biologically active low molecular weight neuropeptides that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Ensuring the regulation of (metabolic), functional neuromodulation, neuroprotection and neurotrophic activity - these are the properties of Cerebrolysin. Analogs of this medication we will consider in this article. If the patient wants to choose a replacement for the Cerebrolysin preparation, then he should definitely consult a doctor.
Nootropic agent "Cerebrolysin", its analogues have the same indications for use, namely:
- dementia syndrome (acquired dementia) of various origins;
- Alzheimer's disease;
- chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency;
- ischemic stroke;
- hyperactivity, developmental delay (mental) and attention deficit (deficiency) in children;
- traumatic injuries of the spinal cord and brain;
- depression is endogenous, resistant to antidepressants.
What is the effect of Cerebrolysin on the body?
The drug "Cerebrolysin", its analogues have a multimodal effect on the human brain, namely:
- from the side of metabolic regulation: improves protein synthesis in the cells of the developing and aging brain, contributes to a significant increase in the efficiency of energy aerobic metabolism of the brain;
- neuroprotective effect: prevents the formation of harmful free radicals and the death of neurons due to ischemia and hypoxia, protects neurons from the negative effects of lactic acidosis, significantly reduces the damaging effect of exciting amino acids;
- provides functional neuromodulation: it improves the concentration of attention and memorization processes, has a beneficial effect in various disorders of cognitive functions.
What side effects can the drug "Cerebrolysin" have?
Allergic reactions, angioneurotic or anaphylactic shock, feeling of chills, fever. In isolated cases, Cerebrolysin, its analogues can cause confusion, aggressiveness, insomnia, apathy and depression. Rarely - headache, hand tremor, dizziness. Very rarely - convulsions and epileptic seizures; arterial hypotension and hypertension, heart pain, arrhythmia, palpitations; chest pain, hyperventilation; loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, constipation, dyspepsia; maculopapular rash, increased sweating, sensation of heat, itching, redness of the skin, urticaria; flu-like symptoms, fatigue; burning and erythema at the injection site, pain in the limbs, neck, lower back.
Which drug is better: Cerebrolysin or Cortexin?
Both drugs belong to the same drug group, but the Cortexin drug is a new generation of medicine. He does not have such disadvantages as the drug "Cerebrolysin". Advantages of the drug "Cortexin":
- the speed of the onset of the therapeutic effect, economic benefits in use;
- can be prescribed for regurgitation syndrome and convulsive syndrome (for the medication "Cerebrolysin" these conditions will be contraindications).
- can be used from the birth of a newborn in the acute period of the disease (while the drug "Cerebrolysin" only from the third week);
Which drug to choose: Cerebrolysate or Cerebrolysin?
Means "Cerebrolysate" is an analogue of the drug "Cerebrolysin". They differ in price (the first is several times cheaper than the second). If you want to replace the drug "Cerebrolyzate" with its analogue, you must first consult your doctor in order to avoid complications.
The drug "Cerebrolysin": what other analogues are there?
These are the following drugs: Cytoflavin, Semax, Ebselen, Nootropil, Tanakan, Glycine, Instenon, Cinnarizine, Stugeron, Cebrilizin.
The drug "Cytoflavin" is a drug that improves metabolic processes in the brain. Available in tablets (round, coated with a red enteric coating, biconvex) and in the form of a solution for intravenous administration. Active ingredient: succinic acid, riboxin, nicotinamide and riboflavin mononucleotide.
The drug "Semax" is a medication with neurometabolic, neuroprotective, neurotrophic, nootropic and antioxidant effects. Developed by Soviet scientists, included in treatment standards. It has a low risk of side effects.
The drug Nootropil is a drug with a pronounced positive effect on brain metabolism. Available in the form of granules for children (preparing syrup), solution, syrup and tablets. The active substance of Nootropil is Piracetam.
The drug "Tanakan" is a herbal medicine that significantly improves peripheral and central blood circulation. Also, this medication improves the supply of glucose to the brain, helps to normalize the tone of veins and arteries, and prevents platelet adhesion.
It is worth noting that the drug "Cerebrolysin" is the only peptidergic nootropic drug with proven neurotrophic activity, which is similar to the action of natural factors of neuronal growth.