Modern medicine has reached great heights in the treatment of most diseases. Many tools really help in a variety of situations. This article will focus on a drug that is designed to treat circulatory problems in the human brain. This is the "Quack". Instructions for use and many other information about this drug are present in the article.
The composition of the medical drug "Kvanil"
The drug, also called QUANILÒ, consists of such an active substance as citicoline, as well as auxiliary substances, such as sorbitol solution (E 420), glycerin, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 219), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 217), propylene glycol sodium, saccharin sodium, potassium sorbate, ponso 4R (E 124). Also in the composition of the drug there are flavorings, citric acid and, of course, purified water. All components are listed here. Be careful, some components can cause an allergic reaction.
Dosage Forms and Drug Group
This medicine can be found in pharmacies and also ordered online on the Internet. It exists both in the form of a liquid and in the form of tablets for oral administration. Syrup is a clear pinkish liquid. Pills are a classic option in the shell. It is worth noting that the drug "Quanil", the instructions for use of which are posted below, refers to psychostimulating and nootropic drugs.
Indications for use of the tool "Quanil" (syrup), instructions for use:
- Circulatory disorders in the human brain, especially in the acute phase.
- Treatment of consequences or complications after circulatory disorders in the patient’s brain.
- With traumatic brain injuries, as well as their consequences.
- With neurological disorders (cognitive, motor, sensitive), which are provoked by cerebral pathology of a vascular or degenerative origin.
Contraindications:
- Do not use with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.
- Do not use with increased tone of the parasympathetic nervous system.
- You should not prescribe and take the drug at the same time as drugs, which include meclofenoxate.
As for interactions with other drugs, the citicoline present in the drug increases the effect of levodopa.
Features of the use of the drug
Here you will learn about the features of the use of "Quanil". The instruction says that the drug contains a dye ponce 4R, which can cause an allergic reaction in the form of an asthmatic attack, especially in patients with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid.
If the patient is intolerant of certain sugars, it is imperative to consult a doctor before taking Quanil, since the drug contains a solution of sorbitol. Allergic reactions to methyl paraben and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, which are part of the drug, are also possible.
Overdose and possible side effects
Cases of overdose with the drug "Kvanil" both in the form of syrup and tablets have not been established. As for the adverse reactions of the human body to the medicine, the following cases are possible:
- Mental disorder in the form of hallucinations.
- Severe headache and dizziness.
- Arterial hypertension, hypotension and tachycardia.
- Shortness of breath.
- Nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- General disorders in the form of chills, allergic reactions, edema. Among these reactions, the following are possible: rash, itching, purpura, anaphylactic shock, and angioedema.
If you are allergic to the drug, you should immediately take it and consult a doctor. He will pick up a tool that can replace the Quanil.
Methods of use and dosage of syrup
The drug "Quanil", the instruction for use of which suggests that it can be taken orally, regardless of the time of meal, has a not too complicated intake regimen, but it is established individually.
The recommended dose for an adult in volumes from 500 mg (5 ml) to 2000 mg (20 ml) in 24 hours. The dose is usually divided by 2-3 times.
As for the method of applying the syrup, in the case of preliminary mixing with a small amount of water, “Kvanil” is drunk using a measuring cup. After each use, this cup must be washed without fail, removing the remnants of the medicine. To measure the dose, as a rule, a plastic pink syringe is used, which is included with the Kvanil. It can be found in the box.
The dosage of the syrup and the duration of treatment are determined depending on the severity of the lesions of the brain tissue and are prescribed individually by the doctor. For elderly patients, dose adjustment is not required.
Features of use during pregnancy or during breastfeeding
Regarding the features of the use of the Kvanil agent (syrup) during pregnancy or breastfeeding, unfortunately, there are simply not enough data. Also, nothing is known about the intake of citicoline in breast milk and its effect directly on the fetus. For this reason, during pregnancy and lactation, Kvanil is prescribed only if the expected benefit to the mother significantly exceeds the potential risk to the fetus.
If we talk about the ability of a drug to influence the speed of reactions during transport control or other mechanisms, then side reactions from the central nervous system are possible, but only in isolated and rather rare cases.
Use of the drug by children
"Quanil", the instructions for use of which does not have sufficient information about the reaction of the child's body to the drug, is used to treat children only in cases of extreme and urgent need.
Regarding the use of the drug to treat babies, there is insufficient data. Therefore, "Quanil" is used only in emergency cases, if the benefits expected from the application significantly exceed the risks for the child.
There are several analogues of the drug, among which it is important to note the following: "Neurodar", "Neuroxon", "Ceraxon" (full analogues); Lira, Neozebron, Somazina (analogues in other forms of release).
Storage conditions "Kvanila"
The drug should be stored in its original packaging at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees Celsius. Do not freeze or refrigerate. During storage, slight opalescence may occur, which will pass if the drug is kept at room temperature (approximately 20 degrees Celsius). Be sure to hide the product out of the reach of children. If the bottle is opened, then "Kvanil" can not be stored in this form for more than 4 weeks.
"Quanil" in tablets
Are there other forms of issuing funds "Quanil"? Pills, the instructions for use of which tells us that there is also an alternative name for the drug “Citicoline”, are 500 milligram capsules, film-coated. It is important to know that “Cytokolin” is an international, but unpatented term for “Kvanil” tablets.
Indications for use of the drug differ from syrup in only a few points. To the above indications, a stroke is also added. Contraindications remain the same. Elevated temperature or fever also added to the side effects, tremor can still be observed.
Otherwise, all indications and contraindications in relation to these two forms of medicine coincide, because their composition is almost the same.
"Kvanil-500", instructions for tablets
As for the application, experts recommend a dose in volumes of approximately 500–2000 milligrams for 24 hours in the format of 1–4 tablets. Dorizatsiya is regulated depending on the severity of the symptoms of the disease or injury, and also depends on the general condition of the patient. As with the Kvanil syrup, elderly patients do not need dosage adjustments. We hope that the "Khanil 500", the instructions for use of which has been described here, will help you.
In conclusion, it is worth saying that the drug is used in quite serious situations when people are faced with complex diseases and head injuries. For children and pregnant women, it is quite risky to take this medication due to a lack of information about its effect on the body in their case. This does not mean that the tool will necessarily harm patients. You just need to use it only in case of urgent need. And the decision must be made by the doctor.
As for the reviews about the drug, at the moment there are not very many of them, because the medicine is used in severe cases, and such are not too common. Among the information that is publicly available, you can find quite controversial options. Patients are very pleased with the restorative effect of "Quanil" or are unhappy with side effects. Once again, we can make sure that all medicines should be taken only after consulting a doctor, because the body of each of us is unique.