Often, faced with health problems, a person is helpless and confused. The treatment of serious pathologies, of course, should be entrusted to doctors, however, it will not hurt anyone to know the mechanism of action of some drugs and be able to choose the right analogues. If we are talking about epileptic seizures and convulsive readiness, then the patient should know everything about the drug "Diphenin".
Healing properties
With epilepsy and increased convulsive readiness, it is important to be able to block seizures in time, since the frequency and intensity of seizures adversely affect the centers of the brain and significantly reduce brain activity. The quality of life of the patient significantly worsens with each attack, the recovery process is usually long and complex. Therefore, it is advisable to stop a seizure in time, choosing the right drug taking into account the nature and course of the disease. One of the most common anticonvulsant drugs is the diphenin medicine. Its advantages are that it selectively inhibits the motor centers of the brain, restoring and maintaining the functions of the vestibular apparatus. Thus, the effect of anticonvulsant action is achieved, which maintains normal brain activity for a long time.
The drug is indicated ...
"Diphenin" is prescribed mainly for the relief of large convulsive attacks, without causing a side sleeping pill. In the case of the mixed genesis of major and minor seizures, doctors, as a rule, prescribe "Trimethine" as an adjunctive therapy for relief of low convulsive readiness. The benefits of such treatment in the absence of a sedative effect. Sometimes, against the background of surgical intervention on the brain or brain injuries, psychomotor convulsive states occur, which can also be stopped with the help of the drug "Diphenin". Tablets are usually prescribed in a dosage of one 2-3 times a day. They also use the drug in cardiology for cardiac arrhythmias. To stop attacks in these cases, doctors prescribe a tablet three times a day.
Side effects
Like any medicine, Diphenin may cause some side effects when used. This drug should not be used for a long time, since its excess in the body can cause dizziness and impaired coordination of movements. Sometimes, while taking "Diphenin", the patient may experience nausea, vomiting, and pain in the stomach. Some patients feel tremor, pain in the eyes. If such pathological conditions occur, doctors select an adequate replacement for the drug "Diphenin". The analogs that exist on the modern pharmaceutical market allow you to adjust the treatment taking into account the individual characteristics of the body. In addition, in some patients, the use of "Diphenin" dramatically changes the picture of the blood, leading to anemia and leukopenia.
The drug is contraindicated ...
When prescribing "Diphenin" as a medicine, doctors, as a rule, take into account the presence of pathologies of the liver and kidneys, heart failure. The drug is not prescribed for peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum. The use of "Diphenin" medication is strictly contraindicated in pregnant and, naturally, nursing mothers. Analogues of the drug act in some cases sparingly, this helps doctors to choose the right treatment taking into account the existing concomitant diseases in the patient's history. Patients suffering from body wasting due to diets and malnutrition are categorically not recommended to use Diphenin as a medicine, as it has the function of suppressing appetite. The drug should not be used to treat patients with vitamin D deficiency in the body, since taking "Diphenin" will aggravate the condition.
Treating children
Anticonvulsants are successfully used to alleviate the condition of small patients, while the dosage is prescribed in accordance with the age category. Unfortunately, side effects in children in the treatment of anticonvulsants are still quite common. The baby has dizziness, nausea, drowsiness. When adjusting the dosage to reduce these manifestations, as a rule, pass. Significant disturbances in the blood picture can sometimes occur: leukopenia, aplastic anemia.
Practice shows that the drug "Diphenin" has a minor side effect. Analogs in this regard are more dangerous for babies, especially such as "Trimethine", "Phenacemide". Against the background of taking these drugs, a child may experience visual impairment, photophobia. However, the practice of treatment with these drugs shows that in the treatment of childhood epilepsy they have the most effective effect. Therefore, treatment should be carried out under the strict supervision of a pediatric neurologist and only as directed by a specialist.
Special instructions when using "Diphenin"
In the treatment of epilepsy with this anticonvulsant drug, it is not recommended to abruptly stop taking it, as this can lead to withdrawal syndrome. If it is necessary to stop taking the drug against the background of side effects or hypersensitivity reactions, it is worth choosing another anticonvulsant drug, which does not contain hydantoin derivatives. What to replace "Diphenin", the attending doctor will be able to decide. The main thing is that the replacement goes unnoticed, without abrupt cancellation of treatment in general. It is possible to replace with the drug "Chloracon" or "Trimethine", however, it should also be borne in mind that the latter is prescribed only for small convulsive seizures and is ineffective for large convulsions. Reception of substitute drugs should also be carried out under the supervision of the attending doctor, since other side effects may occur that correspond to the effects of these drugs. During the treatment with Diphenin, the patient especially needs a special diet that satisfies the need for vitamin D in the body, and besides, exposure to ultraviolet radiation is also necessary. "Diphenin" itself and the substitute "Diphenin" significantly slow down the speed of psychomotor reactions, which should be considered by persons involved in potentially dangerous activities.
The main principles of anticonvulsant treatment
The main treatment for epilepsy is drug therapy. The basic principles of such therapy are:
- Early start of treatment.
- The preference for monotherapy.
- The right choice of drug for the treatment of convulsive syndrome.
- Use of rational combinations of drugs if necessary.
- Inadmissibility of a sharp withdrawal of drugs.
- Duration and continuity of therapy with the gradual discontinuation of the drug with the onset of stable remission.
In the event that the patient feels good against the background of taking this medicine, the doctor can adjust the treatment using a drug that is completely identical to the drug "Difenin". Synonyms of this drug are known under the names "Dilantin", "Phenytoin".
Therapy "Diphenin" trigeminal neuralgia
In addition to the shown number of diseases, "Diphenin" is also effectively used to treat trigeminal neuralgia. This drug is used as a second-line drug; it is combined with Carbamazepine. The doctor selects the dosage during treatment, the effectiveness of the drug is clinically tested.
An important aspect is that while taking "Diphenin" the patient’s psychological state improves, drowsiness is not caused. Therefore, it is used in psychiatric and neurological practice with the success of "Difenin." Analogues of this drug with the same beneficial effect are known under the names "Chloracon" and "Phenacon." Having a positive effect on the psychological tone of the patient, the effect of these drugs is somewhat similar to the effect of antidepressants, which is especially important for a patient with a chronic disease or a disease accompanied by severe pain.
Drug Replacement Principles
Recently, some difficulties have arisen with the entry of the drug "Diphenin" into the pharmacy chains. The manufacturer of this anticonvulsant is Lugansk Chemical Pharmaceutical Plant (Ukraine), Usolye-Sibirsky Chemical Pharmaceutical Plant OJSC and Pharmstandard LLC. Some difficulties with the political situation in Ukraine have led to a reduction in the supply of this drug to the network of Russian pharmacies. In the modern pharmaceutical market, there are more than ten types of analog products. What can replace Diphenin, the attending physician must decide, he will also adjust the treatment regimen in accordance with the rules for taking a new drug. When replacing a drug, it is important to choose an adequate replacement, only a qualified specialist will be able to do this, based on the individual indicators of the patient.