"Mexidol" - a drug that interrupts fatal processes in the body, resuscitates tissues, nourishing them with useful trace elements. According to its pharmaceutical properties, it belongs to antioxidant medicines. Antioxidants are necessary to get rid of free radicals that a person extracts from the environment through food, water, air. The drug "Mexidol" contribute to oxygen saturation and assimilation of the body.
Release form, composition
The medication has two forms of release:
The first form of release is a tablet of 125 milligrams of the active substance. The second form of release is injections in the form of ampoules for intramuscular and intravenous administration (5% solution). Ampoules are made of transparent glass or have a slightly dark shade. The drug in the form of a solution has a notch of a break, for this you need to make a little effort and break the upper part of the ampoule.
Drug action
The active substance, getting into the bloodstream, spreads throughout the body and during the metabolic process fulfills its purpose, which is a therapeutic type of action.
How does the drug work:
- Protects from free radicals.
- Increases oxygen saturation of cells. This is necessary for brain cells. Mexidol Injection Solution improves circadian rhythms. From taking the drug, falling asleep in the evening is accelerated, the quality of night sleep improves.
- It is a protector of the lipid complex. Reduces oxidative processes in the body, thereby increasing its performance associated with lipid metabolism. Improves metabolism, increasing the amount of generated power.
- Long-term use of Mexidol lowers cholesterol in human blood.
- When taking Mexidol together with tranquilizers or antidepressants, the therapeutic effect of the second drugs decreases.
Indications for use
Injection "Mexidol" is used for:
- the presence of neurological diseases;
- a chronic disease of the arteries of the elastic and muscular-elastic type of cerebral vessels, with improper blood supply to the brain, which can suddenly be detected;
- mixed vascular dystonia;
- additional treatment for cardiac ischemia;
- oxygen starvation of the brain;
- speech disorder, attention.
And also injections are prescribed for psychiatric diseases and disorders:
- alcoholism;
- poisoning with antipsychotic drugs;
- anxiety disorder.
Mexidol is used by surgeons in combination with other medicines to treat peritoneal inflammation. The drug is used:
- After trauma to the head or skull.
- Under stress.
- With purulent inflammation in the abdomen.
- With glaucoma.
Contraindications
The drug is not recommended for use in the following cases:
- with diseases of the kidneys and liver;
- with individual intolerance to one of the components that make up the drug;
- under the age of sixteen years;
- during pregnancy;
- with lactation. After all, Mexidol elements can pass through the milk into the baby’s body and cause an undesirable reaction.
Important! If there are allergic reactions to the composition of the drug, you must consult a doctor. In this case, the medical specialist may prescribe an analog of Mexidol, which can help cure the disease without harm to health.
Side effects
As a rule, they may not occur, but still it is better to know the symptoms that you may have to face. It is worth paying attention that undesirable reactions to the components of the drug can cause serious harm to humans. Therefore, with a sharp deterioration in well-being, you need to see a doctor. The main side effects:
- diarrhea;
- nausea;
- vomiting
- allergic manifestations;
- itching
- drowsiness;
- fatigue;
- depressive disorders;
- anxiety conditions;
- migraine;
- increased sweating;
- increase in blood pressure.
Important! If there are side effects, the doctor must reduce the dosage or completely stop taking Mexidol.
How to use the drug?
According to the instructions for use, Mexidol tablets must be taken 3 times a day (1 tablet contains 250 milligrams of the active substance). The drug is taken orally. The maximum dosage of Mexidol should not exceed 800 milligrams per day (about 6 tablets). The duration of treatment is one month. To eliminate craving for alcohol, it is enough to take the drug for seven days.
Important! To interrupt the course of treatment with Mexidol is necessary gradually, reducing the dosage. So it will be possible to avoid a shock condition due to a sharp withdrawal of the medicine.
Instructions for use
"Mexidol" in ampoules is prescribed intravenously or intramuscularly. The dosage of the drug is determined according to the diagnosis of the patient and the severity of the disease. In rare cases, Mexidol is diluted with sodium chloride using 200 milliliters per ampoule.
Usually, treatment begins with the use of 100 milligrams of Mexidol solution two to three times a day. The doctor can increase the dosage of the drug in the absence of side effects. The maximum daily dosage is 800 milligrams. The drug may be administered by a doctor:
- Jet. This procedure is carried out for about seven minutes, the solution is injected slowly.
- Drip. Mexidol is administered in 50 drops per minute.
Pill regimen
"Mexidol" in the form of tablets is initially used in a minimum dosage - one capsule twice a day. Next, the dose is increased to three times, one or two tablets. The maximum dosage is six capsules, and the duration of the course varies depending on the degree of the disease and its severity:
- up to a week with a hangover or drug addiction;
- up to two months with ischemia.
How much is the drug?
The cost of the drug depends on the manufacturer and the region in which Mexidol is sold. The price of pills:
- Mexidol (30 pieces) - 350 rubles.
- Mexidol (50 pieces) - 500 rubles.
The cost of the solution for injection varies from 500 to 2100 rubles.
Mexidol: analogues
Domestic substitutes for the drug have a similar composition and spectrum of action. The most famous generics:
- "Antifront".
- "Caviton."
- "Armandine."
- Nootropil.
- "Glycine".
- "Armadin."
- Glycised.
- "Mexiphim."
- "Glutamic acid."
- Mexidant.
- Instenon.
- "Cerecard".
- The Celtican.
- Neurox.
- Mexiprim.
- "Combined."
- Memory Plus.
- "Hypoxene."
- Rilutec.
- Astrox.
- "Polyneurin."
- Tenoten.
- Cerebronorm.
- Tryptophan.
- "Cytoflavin."
- "Elfunat."
- Compligam B
- Emoxibel.
Medications for oral administration, which are considered analogues or substitutes for Mexidol, are taken with:
- mild cerebrovascular accident;
- mild forms of encephalopathy (organic brain damage);
- angina pectoris (a clinical syndrome characterized by sensation or discomfort behind the sternum).
Analogs "Mexidol" (in tablets)
Mexicor. The drug belongs to the same pharmacological group as Mexidol. It reduces the manifestations of oxidative stress, preventing the oxidative degradation of lipids and increasing the intensity of the antioxidant enzyme system. The cost of Mexicor is about 75 rubles.
Medomexi is one of the Russian drugs that uses the same active ingredient as Mexidol. Contraindications for use:
Before using the drug, consult your doctor. The cost of Medomexi varies from 170 to 250 rubles.
"Armadin" - is available in the form of tablets, and in the form of a solution for injections. The price of the tablet version varies from 240 to 1200 rubles, for ampoules you will have to give a little more from 500 to 1300 rubles. The medicine has a wide spectrum of action, helps to get rid of memory problems in the elderly, eliminates intoxication after drinking alcohol, improves performance and does not cause drowsiness.
"Glycid" is a sedative, which consists mainly of the simplest aliphatic amino acid, which is part of the brain tissue. The price of the drug is from 900 to 1100 rubles. This analogue helps to eliminate the problem of blood microcirculation in the brain, which can be caused by traumatic brain injuries, pathologies of the central nervous system.
"Antifront" - the drug is used in the treatment of disorders that are associated with pressure disorders in the arteries. The medicine helps eliminate headaches and dizziness. The price of the drug varies from 1,500 to 1,700 rubles.
Actovegin - the drug has similar pharmacological properties as Mexidol. These two medicines can be prescribed at the same time. Actovegin helps improve tissue repair and the process of their enrichment with nutrients.
Analogues of Mexidol (injection)
Cortexin. The drug is made from the extraction of the brain of domestic animals. It is an excellent antioxidant that has a positive effect on memory, reduces susceptibility to stress, and improves brain function. The cost of the drug is from 750 to 900 rubles.
"Instenon" is a combined drug that improves blood circulation and brain metabolism. It is used in a complex of treatment of brain pathology, which manifests itself in a person with age, as well as in violation of the functions of certain parts of the brain. The drug is dispensed in the form of tablets and solution.
Mexicor. The drug is presented only in the form of a solution for injections. The price varies from 1300 to 2800 rubles. It is often taken to get rid of alcohol addiction. Anxiety and fear go away, the patient's mood improves. It is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of cardiac diseases. "Mexicor" price varies from 350 to 400 rubles.
"Mexifin" - a solution for injections, it is referred to as antioxidants, it is allowed to be taken during physical or mental exercises, as well as if a person is under stress. The medicine helps to stop aging. It is prescribed to infants in violation of the central nervous system. Easily interacts with any medication, does not cause any adverse reactions. The cost of "Mexifin" varies from 280 to 310 rubles.
Cheap generics
There are inexpensive analogues of the drug "Mexidol" in ampoules:
- Mexidant is a solution for injections, it is often used for memory problems or for panic fear or causeless anxiety. The drug helps lower blood cholesterol. The drug eliminates disorders that are associated with cranial injuries and is used in the treatment of vegetative dystonia. The price of the drug is 160 rubles.
- Nootropil. The drug consists mainly of piracetam, is in the form of a solution and tablets for oral administration. It is taken to eliminate memory problems and the treatment of alcohol dependence. The cost of the drug is from 230 to 260 rubles.
- "Cerecard" - a medicine that has the properties of an antioxidant, is produced in the form of a solution for injection. Its price is from 150 to 300 rubles. This drug is used for various pathologies, accompanied by damage to cells and tissues.
Cheap analogues of Mexidol in tablets are also available:
-  "Cavinton" - the drug improves metabolism and blood circulation in the brain, makes blood more fluid, preventing the development of blood clots. It improves the flow of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue. The drug is available in the form of tablets and a solution for the preparation of injections. The cost of the drug is from 180 to 250 rubles.
- “Vitagamma” contains other active ingredients, therefore it is not a direct analogue of “Mexidol”, but can also be used for neurological diseases. According to contraindications for use, the drugs also have differences, therefore, before use, you must carefully read the instructions. The price of the drug is 180 rubles.
- Neurox is a medicine, an analogue of Mexidol injections, which contains the same active components. Available in the form of a solution for intravenous or intramuscular administration. Since the active substance in Neurox and Mexidol is the same, according to indications and contraindications, they do not differ.
- Mexiprim is an import analogue of Mexidol, a German-made drug has anxiolytic properties, is available in the form of a solution for injection and tablets. The drug differs from Mexidol in the presence of completely different additional components. The analogue of Mexidol is cheaper in tablets; its price is from 170 to 210 rubles.