In pharmacies, sorbents have recently begun to appear. Practicing pharmacists and patients themselves are faced with offers to buy these medicines from various companies. Consider the history of the development of powdered preparations and the use of sorbents.
Story
Since Hippocrates, activated carbon has been used to sprinkle wounds, and it was also used internally, which was an extremely effective method in the treatment of various diseases. Then, mankind forgot about the beneficial properties of sorbents for a while, and only in the early 40s of the XX century returned to these drugs.
Sorbent is a drug that can remove a variety of toxic substances from the body. This is a simple but effective way to create a healthy internal environment in the body by removing toxins from the digestive tract, colon and the body as a whole.
Studies of Greek scientists have shown that with the help of activated charcoal by purifying the blood, toxic products that are formed as a result of various diseases (for example, kidney disease) are effectively eliminated from the body. Scientists have made sure that the sorbent is a substance that removes toxins from the body that cause poisoning and often lead to death.
It was also found that microscopic particles of coal enter the bloodstream and disperse throughout the body, and in this regard, disrupt the hematopoiesis process, causing the negative effects that accompany treatment. So, two directions of body cleansing appeared:
- the first is the improvement of treatment methods;
- the second - purely technical - the creation of sorbents that do not have the adverse properties listed above.
In Europe, a number of special-action drugs have been created. The main goal of European researchers was to create an effective coating (from albumin or various kinds of membranes). In fact, this modification brought a positive effect, since the blood cells were less damaged. However, sorption activity, i.e., the possibility of absorption of toxins by sorbents, sharply decreased.
Also, to solve these problems, work was carried out, headed by academician Lopukhin (Moscow). Experimenters, along with doctors, have developed over the years material that helps in the treatment of a wide variety of diseases. As a result, they came to the conclusion that the use of blood and plasma purification methods ultimately allows you to successfully cure most diseases that can not be treated with traditional methods, or significantly improve the results of therapy.
Most current diseases are caused by the negative effects of radionuclides, heavy metals and pesticides. Therefore, the researchers came to the conclusion that without the use of methods for removing toxic products, all other treatment methods are ineffective or do not bring any benefits. Thus, sorbents are used - drugs of a new generation, which are especially effective in the treatment of many diseases, of the most diverse: allergic, immune and autoimmune, chronic inflammation of the liver, pancreas, kidney diseases, damage to the nervous system, etc.
Means "Enterosgel"
Observations showed that coal has certain contraindications and disadvantages. For example, in patients who suffer from stomach ulcers, gastritis, inflammation of the mucous membranes, carbon sorbents of water irritate the mucous membrane and can cause bleeding. Such consequences can cause complications of the disease. Also, exacerbations of hemorrhoids can cause the used sorbent drug. This means that the use of these products may cause irritating effects.
Currently developed drugs with excellent sorption properties against toxic metabolites. The most commonly used sorbent is powdered products: effective drugs with a gentle and mild effect, which also perform the function of protecting the mucous membranes. They can be used for any diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, even with dysentery. These include Enterosgel. This is a new drug for internal use. A tool for external use, for the treatment of wounds, burns, has also been developed on its basis.
How do modern sorbents work?
- Firstly, they possess the properties of selective absorbability.
- Secondly, sorbents in case of poisoning actively absorb the so-called free hemoglobin from the blood. Why is this so important? Because with a number of diseases, as well as as a result of severe injuries, a large number of toxic substances are formed in hemolytic compounds. They are extremely dangerous, they can provoke impaired renal function in a short time: literally within 3 days a person can die as a result of poisoning the body.
- Thirdly, they consume less glucose, which is also very important.
- Fourth, they have reduced potassium activity. The absence of this element in the patient's body can cause undesirable functional disorders of the cardiovascular system. Also, modern drugs are neutral for albumin and proteins.
Indications for use
- Acute chronic infections.
- Inflammation of internal organs (liver, pancreas, and others).
- Food poisoning, poisoning with drugs and chemicals.
- Allergic reactions of the body.
- Addiction, alcoholism.
- Prevention of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction.
- External purulent wounds, bleeding.
- Also used in dentistry, gynecology and cosmetology.
Allergy Sorbents
If the diagnosis of "allergy" has been confirmed, the doctor prescribes a diet selected for the patient individually. It gradually includes a small amount of the product, which is an allergen for humans. If the patient’s body reacted negatively again, the doctor again changes the patient’s nutrition.
Sorbents for allergies can be prescribed as an adjuvant along with an antihistamine. Serious allergic reactions are treated at the hospital. Patients in such cases take anti-allergic, hormonal, anti-inflammatory drugs. The most used sorbents for allergies: activated charcoal, enterodesis, polysorb, anti-allergic drugs - Suprastin, Parlazin, Zirtek.
Sorbents for poisoning
When the body reacts to poisoning, your main goal is to remove toxic substances that cause disorders in a short time. For this reason, preparations based on sorbents should be present in any medicine cabinet. They must meet the following characteristics:
- Strong sorption potential.
- The ability to bind different sizes of toxic molecules.
- Safe use: they do not enter the bloodstream and are also rapidly excreted along with toxins.
Gastric ulcer treatment
The use of powdered preparations for patients with stomach ulcers will reduce acidity. Today, there is a whole series of drugs based on enterosorbents. The most commonly used drug is Enterosgel. Characteristics of sorbents in the form of a gel:
- has a consistency similar to enterosorbent;
- within a few minutes reduces the acidity of the gastric juice;
- protects the mucous membrane;
- with the addition of certain components, relieves pain.
Sorbents for the treatment of children
Sorbents for children are the means that are necessary primarily for poisoning and allergic reactions. However, enterosorbents in the form of tablets and capsules adversely affect the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract of children of the first years of life. Permissible sorbents for children should be used in acceptable dosages.
The most famous drug Enterosgel absorbs toxic substances (heavy metals) and is suitable for children. It can be used for a long time.
Benefit or harm?
Speaking about sorbents, harmful factors should be mentioned. Doctors have the opinion that if these drugs remove harmful substances, then they are also useful. Yes, such an effect does occur, but, as a rule, in serious conditions of the disease, a decrease in the concentration of harmful components is much more important. Thus, we protect the liver, freeing it from unnecessary ballast of toxic substances. The liver, instead of spending energy on the removal of toxic products (internal and external), begins to produce useful substances - hormones and vitamins, that is, completely compensates for them.
Natural sorbents
Natural sorbents include pectin sorbent, which is found mainly in fruits. They have a very powerful effect, so the dosage should be carefully observed. Allergic reactions are the first signs of acidification of the body. Pectin sorbent helps cleanse it of toxic substances, helping to improve the human condition.
Treatment recommendations
There are certain rules for accepting funds with sorption action.
Sorbents for poisoning should be taken, adhering to the following recommendations:
- Drink as much pure non-carbonated mineral water as possible, weak mineralization (2 liters per day).
- Take sorbents to accelerate detoxification processes. Enterosgel is recommended as a powder.
- Follow the rules of separate nutrition or the recommended diet in your case. For example, with candidiasis, the exclusion of flour and sweet foods is recommended.
- Exclude alcohol, coffee, spicy and fried foods.
The use of sorption methods is widely used in the treatment of many diseases:
- immune and autoimmune;
- hepatitis;
- pancreatitis;
- kidney disease;
- diseases of the nervous system, etc.
Enterosorbents allow you to remove radionuclides, heavy metals, nitrates, pesticides from the body, and strengthen the immune system. The courses of taking sorbents for preventive purposes should be carried out 1-2 times a year, combining them with preparations containing vitamins and lactobacilli.