With vascular diseases of the brain, neuropathologists prescribe the drug "Noben". The instruction reports that this remedy eliminates the effects of encephalopathy. The drug has few contraindications and is well tolerated by patients. The medicine has a diverse effect on the body. It effectively eliminates unwanted neurological and mental symptoms.
Composition and effect of the drug
The active component of the drug is idebenone. This substance has a nootropic effect, it enhances cerebral circulation, improves mental abilities and human memory. Idebenone acts as a mild stimulant and antidepressant.
This effect is achieved by enhancing the formation of glucose and adenosine triphosphoric acid in the body. These substances are actively involved in energy metabolism. As a result, blood flow improves and the brain is completely saturated with oxygen.
The drug is released in the form of yellow capsules, they contain 30 mg of the drug. Their shell consists of starch, compounds of magnesium, lactose, cellulose and povidone.
Indications and contraindications
Instructions for use "Noben" recommends that this remedy be prescribed for discirculatory encephalopathy. This is a vascular pathology of the brain with impaired memory, thinking and emotional disorders. The drug helps to reduce the psychopathological manifestations of this disease.
In addition, the drug is prescribed for asthenic conditions, age-related decline in memory and cognitive functions, depression, headache, and neurosis.
The medicine has a wide spectrum of action, but not all patients can take it. There are few contraindications to the appointment of this nootropic drug. The instruction "Noben" does not recommend using this remedy for allergies to its ingredients. Also, the drug is contraindicated in patients with renal failure, so its active component leaves the body through the excretory system.
This medicine is only suitable for the treatment of adult patients. At the age of 18 years, the drug is not prescribed.
Unwanted effects
This medicine is usually well tolerated. Undesirable effects are very rare. The instruction "Noben" warns of the following side effects:
- insomnia;
- headaches;
- dyspeptic symptoms;
- allergic reactions.
Cases of overdose were almost not observed. If the recommended number of capsules is exceeded, a sharp increase in its side effects is possible.
How to take the drug
The dose of the drug is determined by the attending physician depending on the nature of the disease and the condition of the patient. On average, 1 capsule of this medication is prescribed twice or thrice a day. It is important to remember that the drug should not be taken after 17 hours. Otherwise, you may have trouble falling asleep.
The medicine is taken in courses of 45-60 days. Then take a break. During the year, the patient can undergo no more than 2-3 courses of therapy using this tool.
special instructions
Instructions "Noben" prohibits taking medicine with alcohol. This can adversely affect the functions of the central nervous system.
The drug may affect alertness and reaction speed. Therefore, during the treatment period you can not drive a car.
The medicine should not be drunk by pregnant women and nursing mothers. If there is a need for the appointment of the drug during gestation, the doctor should evaluate the possible benefits for women and the danger to the unborn child. If this remedy is prescribed during lactation, then breastfeeding should be stopped.
Storage, analogues and prices
Capsules are stored at a temperature not exceeding +30 degrees. They are usable for 3 years. Such storage conditions are provided for by the Noben instruction. Analogs of the drug are medicines containing idebenone. These include the following medicines:
- Celestab;
- Idebenone
- Neuromet.
These drugs are absolutely identical in action and effectiveness. They differ only by manufacturers.
The price of the drug "Noben" in pharmacies is from 400 to 770 rubles. Its structural counterparts cost about the same.
You can choose drugs with a similar therapeutic effect, but with other active ingredients. These include drugs from the group of nootropics:
- Phenibut
- Piracetam
- Cavinton
- "Vinpocetine".
The price of these drugs is less than that of Noben. They cost from 120 to 300 rubles. The phenibut drug, which affects the psyche as a light stimulant and antidepressant, has the most similar effect.
Drug Reviews
Patients respond positively to the drug. It is well tolerated. Side effects occur extremely rarely if the medicine is taken at the dosage recommended by the doctor and the instructions for use of "Noben". The reviews reported that the drug helps with headaches associated with mental and emotional stress, depression and neurosis. Patients improved mood, increased activity and performance.
Some patients report sleep disturbances while taking the drug. In these cases, you should pay attention to the time of use of the last dose of the drug. The drug can not be drunk in the evening and at night. This is reported by the instruction "Noben". The reviews say the use of the drug after 17 hours, such a late intake of the drug is unacceptable. It is important to remember that this remedy has soothing and antidepressant properties, but it is not a sedative medicine. On the contrary, it acts on the nervous system as a stimulant. Therefore, this drug is suitable exclusively for daily use.