Livestock cortex polypeptides are a substance that can freely penetrate the blood-brain barrier and have a direct effect on brain cells. Basically, drugs containing these low molecular weight compounds are used to relieve symptoms caused by problems with cerebral circulation, which is most important for people who have had strokes. The market has a wide range of products with livestock cortex polypeptides. One of them is Cortexin.
Pharmacological properties
The drug has a fairly wide range of different positive effects on the body. For the most part, they relate to brain function. The main ones are:
- Nootropic. It manifests itself in the improvement of cerebral circulation, as a result of which the nutrition of the brain is significantly improved. This allows you to increase cognitive functions, improve memory, concentration and stimulate the learning process as a whole.
- Neuroprotective. It consists in enhancing the protection of neurons from various damaging environmental factors, including toxic substances, stressful situations and drug effects.
- Antioxidant. Helps neurons to resist the effects of hypoxia, and also reduces the total amount of free radicals in the blood.
Indications for use
Polypeptides of livestock cortex are indicated for use in the following cases:
- problems with cerebral circulation;
- brain injuries;
- encephalopathy;
- to reduce the effects of hypoxia;
- developmental delay, including due to congenital diseases;
- cognitive problems, in particular with impaired memory in the elderly.
Livestock cortex polypeptides under the trade name "Cortexin" cannot be bought at pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription. Therefore, before starting the course, you will have to visit a specialist and consult about the need for it in each particular case.
Also, the drug has contraindications, which concern, first of all, pregnant women and people with hypersensitivity to substances in the composition. It is allergic reactions that can become the main reason for the cancellation of Cortexin therapy.
Instructions for use
Cortexin injections are used strictly intramuscularly. It is necessary to dissolve the contents of the vial in 1 ml of novocaine or saline and inject once a day. The duration of the course should be at least 10 days for both an adult patient and a child.
Only dosage depends on age. An adult is administered 10 mg per day, while the dose for the child will be calculated based on its weight in kilograms. It is calculated by the attending physician.
Features of the use of "Cortexin":
- it is forbidden to store an opened bottle;
- the solution must be administered immediately after dilution;
- you can not enter a double dose if, for some reason, the scheduled injection was missed;
- self-medication is prohibited without the appointment of a doctor.
There are no additional precautions other than the above.
Analogs
Livestock cortex polypeptides are only available under the trade name Cortexin. However, there are a sufficient number of similar drugs. Many of them are also derived from animal products. For example, the drug Actovegin, which is also quite popular and is used for the same purpose as Cortexin. Its difference lies in the fact that the active substance in it is a preparation of tissues and blood of cattle.
Also, conventional nootropic drugs can be recommended as analogues of the drug with cattle cortex polypeptides. For example, Piracetam. However, it should be understood that oral nootropics are significantly less active and rapidly acting on the body. It may take a long time before the drug gives a noticeable effect.
Any replacement of a drug, especially one that is designed to directly affect the brain, requires mandatory consultation with your doctor. Remember that many drugs have either a different effect or other side effects. And some remedies may be completely contraindicated for a particular patient. Therefore, only a doctor can study the specific situation of each patient and adjust the course taking into account this factor.