The drug "Curantil" suspends platelet aggregation, improves microcirculation. The drug is able to expand the arterioles of the coronary blood flow, increase its volumetric speed. The expansion of larger vessels does not occur. The drug "Curantil" is able to develop collateral, stabilize the kidney and improve cerebral blood flow. Taking the medicine prevents the formation of blood clots in the deep veins after surgery. The active ingredient is dipyridamole.
The drug "Curantil" instruction allows for appointment during the gestation period. In obstetric practice, the drug is able to stabilize the placental blood flow, eliminate hypoxia in the fetal tissues, contributing to the accumulation of glycogen in them, and prevent changes in the placenta of a dystrophic nature. The drug "Curantil" also increases resistance (non-specific) to viral infections.
The active ingredient is a pyrimidine derivative. Dipyridamole, being an inducer of interferon, is able to exert a modulating effect on the functional abilities of the interferon system.
The medicine "Courantil". Instruction Indications.
A drug is prescribed for prophylaxis and for therapeutic purposes for circulatory disorders such as ischemia, with discirculatory encephalopathy. The medication is also indicated for the prevention of venous and arterial thrombosis and their consequences, placental insufficiency against the background of complicated gestation, thromboembolism after heart valve prosthetics interventions. In case of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, the Curantil preparation allows for use as an immunomodulator and an interferon inducer. The medication is indicated for primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (especially with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid), microcirculatory disorders of various types (in complex therapy).
The dosage regimen is set in accordance with the condition of the patient, the severity of the disease.
Recommended for coronary heart disease three tablets three times a day. If necessary, increase the dosage under the supervision of a doctor.
For the treatment and prevention of disorders in cerebral circulation, as well as to prevent the formation of thrombosis, 75 mg (three tablets) is recommended three times a day.
For the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, in particular during epidemics, the Curantil drug recommends taking 50 mg (two tablets) once a day, once a week. Duration of use is from four to five weeks.
To prevent relapse in patients susceptible to respiratory viral infections, the medication is prescribed two tablets twice a day (with an interval of two hours) once a week. Duration of admission is eight or ten weeks.
For the use of the drug "Courantil" during pregnancy, the dosage is usually set as follows: twice or thrice a day, one tablet.
The medication should be taken on an empty stomach, swallowing whole. The tablets should not be chewed, it is recommended to drink with a small amount of water.
When using the drug, the following reactions are possible: vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, urticaria, dizziness, myalgia. When using high dosages, hot flashes, tachycardia (especially when taking other vasodilators), arterial hypotension can be noted .
It should be noted that the use of the drug in recommended amounts, as a rule, does not cause side effects or causes mild negative reactions that quickly pass even with prolonged use of the medication.
About taking the "Curantil" during pregnancy, reviews can be found various. For some women, the drug is not suitable, while others, on the contrary, feel great. Before using the medication, it is necessary to consult a doctor, identify possible contraindications for use.