The human nervous system is perhaps the most complex and poorly studied field of medicine. Drugs that are used to restore impaired functions should be used very carefully. Almost all drugs are aimed at improving the metabolism, or restoring normal blood flow in the brain, or in the peripheral nervous system. Even the doctor is not always clear what kind of malfunctions occurred, so you should be very careful and careful about the dosages of the drugs. Cortexin is prescribed to patients with circulatory disorders in the brain, as well as other malfunctions of the nervous system. The instructions that accompany the medicine are not always clear to a person who does not have a medical education. How, for example, to understand the terms "neuroprotective effect" and "nootropic agent." However, this is how drug manufacturers are required to describe their drugs. The drug "Cortexin" and its properties can be described much easier. A literate person is able to understand the principle of his action without much work. In this article we will try to explain the principle of action of Cortexin in an accessible language.
"Cortexin" - briefly about the main thing!
Let’s try to explain in plain language what constitutes this mysterious nootropic drug - “Cortexin”. The instructions for use contain information that the active substance of the drug belongs to the polypeptides released during the treatment of the cerebral cortex of animals (pigs and cattle that have not reached puberty). The nootropic effect of these substances is to stimulate the brain, resulting in improved memory, stress resistance, the ability to concentrate. The drug "Cortexin" also has a neuroprotective effect, which means the ability to protect neurons (especially sensitive cells of the nervous tissue that transmit impulses to each other) from destruction. Among its medicinal abilities there is an antioxidant, tissue-specific (accelerate and restore metabolism) property. Thus, such obscure medical terms can be explained quite readily, and the patient is able to understand what Cortexin represents.
Instructions for dosing and method of administration
The drug is administered intramuscularly, dissolving the dry mixture in distilled water, physiological saline, or 0.5% procaine. The drug can even be used to treat newborns. The dose is calculated taking into account the weight of the patient, and the introduction is carried out under the supervision of a doctor. Injections are done once a day for no more than ten days. Courses are repeated after a month. The duration of the periods between courses is determined by the doctor.
Cortexin: indications for use
Doctors can use the drug to treat even the smallest patients. Indications include:
- head injuries;
- neuroinfection;
- circulatory failure in the brain;
- asthenic syndrome;
- encephalopathy;
- Cerebral palsy;
- epilepsy;
- developmental delays.
In addition, the drug is used in a number of cases determined by the doctor.
Contraindications to taking "Cortexin"
Instructions for use of the drug contain only two cases of contraindications: pregnancy and lactation. As side effects, doctors call only an allergic reaction. However, uncontrolled use of the drug is unacceptable, since processes in this area are very difficult to control.
Storage and Vacation
Cortexin deteriorates when exposed to high temperatures, so it should be stored in the refrigerator at moderate humidity and at a temperature not exceeding ten degrees. A prescription drug, but often in practice, dispensing from pharmacies is carried out without a prescription. This violation, however, should not be grounds for self-medication.