More than 100 years ago, the outstanding psychiatrist Vladimir Mikhailovich Bekhterev invented the potion, which is named after him. This remedy has a calming effect on the nervous system, stimulates the heart and has a slight analgesic effect. All components in the composition of ankylosing spondylitis complement the action of each other. This creates a complex effect on the body. Today, there are many sedative and cardiac drugs. However, this old, proven remedy is not forgotten and is still used in medicine.
The composition and effect of the drug
Ankylosing spondylitis consists of three active components:
- Infusion of spring adonis. This herb contains alkaloids that stimulate blood circulation.
- Sodium bromide. The substance balances the processes of inhibition and excitation in the central nervous system. It has a mild sedative effect and is especially useful for increased irritability.
- Codeine. This is a fairly potent substance that has a calming and analgesic effect.
180 ml of medicine contains 6 g of infusion of adonis and sodium bromide, as well as 0.2 g of codeine. The liquid is poured into 25 ml vials. There is also a tablet form with a similar composition called Bechterev Dragee.
Indications
Instructions for the use of ankylosing spondylitis recommends using this tool for different types of neurotic disorders:
- neurasthenia;
- hysteria;
- insomnia;
- cardioneurosis;
- increased irritability.
In addition, the drug is prescribed for mild heart failure, high blood pressure, neurocirculatory dystonia. As an analgesic, the medicine is used for back pain caused by compression of the nerve roots. In these cases, the medicine is used as part of a complex treatment.
Contraindications
However, such a medicine can not be taken by all patients. This drug contains not only plant components, but also potent substances. The instructions for ankylosing spondylitis include the following contraindications:
- children's age (up to 18 years);
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- decompensated forms of heart and vascular diseases.
Also, the drug is not prescribed to patients with a history of drug addiction.
Unwanted effects
During treatment with medicine, the following undesirable symptoms may occur:
- nausea;
- a feeling of heaviness in the head;
- allergic skin rash;
- arrhythmia;
- temporary visual and hearing impairment;
- headache.
In these cases, you should consult your doctor about replacing the drug.
It is very important to remember that the composition of ankylosing spondylitis includes a potent substance - codeine. It can be addictive. Sometimes a person himself does not notice how a painful addiction to the drug gradually develops in him. Getting rid of this addiction is very difficult. Therefore, great care must be taken when taking the medicine.
In no case should you exceed the recommended dose of the medicine. An overdose of codeine is very dangerous and can lead to severe intoxication with respiratory depression.
How to take medicine
The dosage of the drug is determined by the attending physician. Usually, 1 teaspoon is prescribed three times or four times a day. If the drug is taken for insomnia, then at night they use 1-2 tablespoons of the medicine.
This drug is categorically incompatible with alcohol. Ethanol and codeine potentiate each other's action. You should refrain from drinking alcohol throughout the course of treatment.
Is a recipe required
Currently, the drug is dispensed from pharmacy chains strictly by prescription. The composition of ankylosing spondylitis includes codeine. In 2012, a law was passed under which all drugs containing this substance are registered. The introduction of such rules is due to the fact that codeine can be addictive. In addition, the substance was often used for the manufacture of artisanal drugs. Therefore, to purchase potions you need to have a special numbered prescription with you, which then remains in the pharmacy.
The cost of the medicine is small - about 50-60 rubles. However, currently, medicine is very difficult to find in pharmacy chains. It can be replaced with "Lily of the valley-valerian drops" with sodium bromide or adoniside. Drops have a similar therapeutic effect, but do not contain codeine and are dispensed without a prescription. They are quite affordable and are available in many pharmacies.