Decreased blood circulation and a slowdown in metabolic processes in the brain are the cause of a wide variety of disorders. As a rule, such negative phenomena manifest themselves in both early and advanced age, as well as as a result of injuries, unhealthy lifestyles and the development of chronic diseases. In some cases, doctors prescribe Instenon medicine to such patients. Instructions for use, which can be found on the expanses of the World Wide Web, as well as in each package, are a must-read document for all patients taking the drug. This medicine refers to complex preparations that normalize blood circulation in the tissues of the brain.
What is included in Instenon?
The instruction published on the official website of the manufacturer and numerous online pharmacies indicates that the composition includes three active complementary substances:
- hexobendin refers to a means to speed up metabolism and stimulate blood flow;
- Ethamivan has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system, and also stimulates blood circulation;
- etofillin increases the airway clearance, and also stimulates cardiac activity and blood flow.
The substances interact with each other, as a result of which the effect of each of them is enhanced.
The drug "Instenon forte" is a bright orange colored tablets, packaged in metallized and transparent blisters on one side. Tablets are sold in cardboard boxes with the application of information about the drug.
Indications for the use of the drug "Instenon"
The instruction includes a section not only on the composition and properties of the drug, but also indicates cases of its use. Official sources include the following diseases as indications:
cerebral persistent hypertension;
stenosis, as well as obliteration of the arteries of the brain;
atherosclerotic changes and disturbances in the brain;
post-stroke conditions;
senile memory decline;
cerebrovascular insufficiency;
postpoplectic state;
other disorders caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain and a decrease in metabolism.
The medicine "Instenon" is prescribed for children taking into account physiological parameters and only after consultation with a doctor. Like any complex drug, in addition to the therapeutic effect, the Instenon medicine can cause side effects.
Contraindications and side effects of the medication "Instenon"
The instructions for the drug accurately describe all contraindications for taking the drug. These include:
Doctors prescribe "Instenon" medicine to pregnant women and nursing mothers only in exceptional cases, since there have been no sufficient tests in the field of the effect of the drug on fetal development and the patient's condition. Extremely carefully prescribe the tool "Instenon" to young children due to the high activity of the components.
Side effects of the drug may be:
Side effects are manifested, as a rule, in case of an overdose. If they are detected, they stop taking the drug. The patient is placed under observation and symptomatic therapy is performed.
When using Instenon tablets, large quantities of coffee, tea and other drinks containing caffeine are contraindicated. If the drug is administered to the patient in the form of a solution, then only the drip method is allowed.
The drug "Instenon" has a strong therapeutic effect, so its use is allowed only with the appointment of a doctor.