The pharmacological properties of the drug "Instenon" instructions for use are characterized as follows. Instenon is a complex drug in which there are three main active ingredients that support the metabolism in the body and blood circulation in the human brain. In this case, the effective action of substances is achieved by their support of each other.
One of the components of the drug - hexobendin - provides improved blood supply to the heart and brain. In addition, its action stimulates the metabolism in the affected cells of the body when it is lowered. Ethamivan present in the preparation improves respiratory rate and the functioning of the circulatory system. And finally, the third component - etophylline stimulates the function of the heart.
To use the drug "Instenon", the instruction for use recommends in cases of diagnosing diseases of the brain of various etiologies, especially of a vascular nature. As a supportive therapeutic agent, this medicine is prescribed for the treatment of elderly patients with established cardiovascular disorders. The drug is effective in overcoming the effects of insufficient blood supply to the brain. It is recommended to appoint patients in a post-stroke state.
When taking the medicine "Instenon", the instructions for use stipulate the possibility of side effects. The possibility of headaches is noted, especially if the medicine is taken in large doses. Hyperemia of the face is less common . In the event of an overdose when taking the drug, you should immediately cancel it, after consulting with your doctor, you can resume taking it, but in smaller doses.
The complex preparation "Instenon" does not recommend the use instructions for use with strong nervous excitement and if a person has convulsions. It is also not recommended to take this medication in cases where the patient has increased cerebral pressure, an epileptic disease has been diagnosed, a hemorrhage in the brain has been transferred . If the patient has recently suffered a stroke or arteriosclerotic crisis, then the drug should be taken with extreme caution.
Pregnant women, as well as during breastfeeding, the drug is taken only under constant medical supervision and only for its individual purpose.
The drug "Instenon-Forte" recommends taking the instructions, strictly observing the dosage standards. As a rule, if there are no significant restrictions, the medicine is taken one tablet. In this case, you should not chew the tablet, it should be washed down with a small amount of water. The daily norm can reach five tablets in several doses, but the total time for taking the medicine should not exceed a month and a half.
It is not recommended to use the drug with products containing caffeine, because it weakens the effect of the components of the product.
If side effects occur while taking the medicine, you should immediately consult a doctor.
The effect of the drug may vary when interacting with other agents. So, for example, under its influence, the action of acetylsalicylic acid is enhanced.
Manufacturers produce Instenon tablets in the form of food-coated capsules containing 60 milligrams of hexobendin-dihydrochloride and etofillin, as well as ethamivan in a mass of 100 mg. Magnesium stearate, talc, lactose, sucrose, food supplement E171, corn starch, talc are present in the drug as adjuvants.