The human brain can safely be called one of the most important organs. After all, it is he who controls our ability to speak, hear, think. And when a person is overtaken by a disease that affects the basic functions of the brain, he gets into real trouble. It can be injuries and infections, congenital malformations. But doctors unequivocally declare that at the first manifestations of various disorders in the body, it is necessary to begin treatment. One of the effective means of nootropic and psychostimulating action is the drug "Calcium hopantenate."
Main action
The drug "Calcium hopantenate" is developed on the basis of the action of hopantenic acid. It is this substance that can directly affect the channel GABA receptors in a complex. Tablets have an anticonvulsant and nootropic effect. Significantly increase the resistance of the brain to hypoxia and to the action of toxic substances. In addition, the drug is able to stimulate the process of anabolism in neurons of the brain. The drug has a sedative effect on the body and at the same time has a mild stimulating effect, reduces the motor excitation of receptors.
One of the advantages of the drug is its ability to have a positive effect on brain activity and physical activity. Due to the ability to normalize GABA in chronic alcoholism, it is widely used to withdraw patients from hard drinking and in the complex treatment of addiction. The drug prolongs the action of novocaine and sulfonamide by inhibiting acetylation reactions. Significantly inhibits the reflex of the bladder and detrusor tone. This allows you to use the drug "Calcium hopantenate" in the treatment of enuresis.
Interaction with the body
The drug "Calcium hopantenate", the tablets of which are prescribed for many diseases, is quickly absorbed from the digestive tract. The medicine is able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, reaches the highest concentration in the liver, skin and kidneys of a person. After 1-1.5 hours, the medication reaches its maximum concentration in the blood. Note that the drug is not metabolized and excreted from the body almost unchanged for 48 hours: with urine - 67.5%, with feces - 28.5%.
Composition and form of release
The drug is available in the form of tablets in a dosage of 250 mg. The active substance is hopantenic acid. Auxiliary ingredients: talc, magnesium carbonate , calcium stearate, potato starch. The drug belongs to the group of nootropic and psychostimulating drugs.
What diseases are prescribed
Note that tablets "Calcium hopantenate" (instructions for use, this clearly indicates) are mainly prescribed in combination therapy with other medicines. Disorders in which they are used:
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency resulting from atherosclerotic changes in the vessels of the brain.
- Epilepsy associated with inhibition of mental reactions and processes, convulsions (in combination with other drugs).
- Cognitive impairment in brain damage: injuries to the skull and brain, consequences of infections.
- Extrapyramidal disorders in the brain - Huntington's chorea, myoclonus epilepsy.
- Problems of a neurogenic nature associated with impaired urination: imperative urinary incontinence, enuresis, peremptory urge, pollakiuria.
- Parkinson's disease, hepatolenticular degeneration.
The smallest
Note that the drug "Calcium hopantenate" for children under 3 years of age is not recommended. However, after reaching this age, it is quite effectively used in therapy:
- Perenatal encephalopathy.
- Development retardation at various levels.
- Development delays: mental, motor, conversational. It is also used when these disorders are observed in the patient in the complex.
- Cerebral palsy.
- Stuttering.
- Hyperkinetic disorders in infants: a syndrome of lack of attention, nervous tics.
- Neurosis states.
Before the complex treatment of the above disorders, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Prescribing Calcium Hopantenate to children (parental reviews confirm this) not only shows a good result in the treatment, but also does not have side effects.
How to use
Remember that only a doctor can prescribe an adequate dose of the drug, depending on the disease. It is recommended to take pills about half an hour after eating, you should not use it on an empty stomach. Volumes:
- Adults and children from 12 years old - from 0.25 to 1 g. Babies from 3 to 12 years old - 0.75 to 0.5 g. Such indications apply to a single dose of tablets.
- The daily dose should be: children from 12 years old and adult patients - 1.5-3 g, small from 3 to 12 years old - no more than 0.75-3 g.
The course of treatment with a drug is determined depending on the diagnosis and degree of neglect of the disease. Usually it is 1 to 4 months. In special cases, the duration of the drug can be increased to six months. After observing this treatment regimen, it is recommended to take a break, it can be repeated only after 3-6 months.
Specific treatment
For each disease, it is recommended to carry out a specific course of treatment, which will achieve maximum effectiveness from the use of the drug "Calcium hopantenate":
- Past injuries of the skull and brain, neuroinfection. Children from 3 years old and adults are prescribed 0.25 g of the drug up to 4 times a day.
- Epilepsy. Babies from 3 to 12 years old - 0.25-0.5 g, from 3 to 4 doses per day; from 12 years old and adults are recommended a dose of 0.5 to 1 g (4 times a day). This course of treatment is quite long and can be 6 months.
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency: adult patients consume 0.25 g up to 4 times a day.
- Decrease in brain activity and psycho-emotional overload. It is recommended to undergo a course of treatment: for children from 3 years old and adults, the permissible dose is 0.25 g, 2-3 times a day.
- Urination disorder. Adults and children from 12 years old - 0.5-1 g to 3 times a day, from 3 to 12 years old - 0.25-0.5 g. The dose for a child can be calculated based on body weight: 25-50 mg / kg . The course of such maintenance therapy is from 1 to 3 months.
- Stuttering, nervous tics, neurosis. Children from 3 to 12 years old - 0.25-0.5 g to 6 times a day. Prescribe treatment for up to 4 months. From 12 years old and adult patients - 1.5-3 g per day for up to 5 months.
- Perinatal encephalopathy, mental retardation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy. From 3 to 12 years - 0.5 g to 6 times a day. Duration - 3 months.
- Speech Delay. 0.5 g 3-4 times a day, course - 3 months.
It is worth noting that doctors prescribing the drug "Calcium Hopantenate", the price of which is from 300 to 400 r. for packaging, use the following tactics:
- An adequate dose is increased over 5-12 days and the maximum amount of the drug is already consumed for 15-40 days.
- Further, the dose is gradually reduced until completely withdrawn. Be sure to take a break between doses of the product for a period of 1 to 3 months.
Contraindications
You should not use the drug if you have excessive sensitivity to at least one of the substances of the drug. It is not recommended for people with acute kidney disease, in the 1st trimester of pregnancy, children under 3 years old and nursing mothers.
Adverse reactions
The drug "Calcium hopantenate" (reviews confirm this) very rarely causes side effects. The dosage must be observed, and then the drug will not harm your body. If you take a large number of tablets, immediately rinse your stomach, drink activated charcoal and be sure to consult a doctor. The drug is well tolerated by the body, but allergic reactions may occur in the form of skin rashes, conjunctivitis, rhinitis.
Important to consider
If you undergo a rather long treatment with the drug, it is not recommended to take medications with a nootropic and stimulating effect at the same time. You should not use calcium in the evening and at night, otherwise you will not be able to fall asleep, excitability will increase. Drink it in the morning, before lunch. Remember that during therapy you need to be very careful about working with precise mechanisms and driving a car, inhibited reactions or, conversely, nervous conditions may occur.
Interactions with Other Medicines
The drug "Calcium hopantenate" (instructions for use confirms this) is not recommended to be combined with barbiturates, since the active substance causes a prolonged effect of the latter. In addition, the medicine can enhance the effect of local antiseptics. The action of hopantenic acid is enhanced in conjunction with glycine.