Potassium is one of the main intracellular elements of the human body. It has an anabolic and regenerative effect, is widely used in medicine and sports, and belongs to the B vitamins. Since the vitamins of this group quickly lose their properties during prolonged heat treatment of food, the human body often needs to replenish potassium reserves. For this, the drug "Potassium orotate" is used, available in the form of conventional tablets.
Composition and pharmacological properties of the drug
This drug belongs to the group of drugs that regulate metabolic processes in the body, and is a derivative of thiazolidine and pyrimidine. It has the appearance of a white crystalline powder, sparingly soluble in water. It is a potassium salt of uracil-4-carboxylic acid (it is also called orotic) acid.
Potassium orotate is involved in lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, which contributes to the growth of the body at a young age. It is a good stimulant for the synthesis of protein and nucleic acids, accelerates scarring in myocardial infarction. Participates in lowering cholesterol and total lipids. Its effectiveness is significantly increased if it is used in combination with cyanocobalamite and folic acid.
As an active substance, potassium orotate is used for diseases of the biliary tract, liver, galactosemia, megaloblastic anemia, as well as for circulatory disorders. In addition, it is used in the complex treatment of dermatosis, arrhythmia, alimentary dystrophy in children and myocardial infarction. Contraindicated in the development of cirrhosis of the liver with ascites.
The effect of taking the drug is to improve the appetite and tolerance of drugs, increase urine output, increase the ability to reparative processes. In addition, it is actively used in sports with high physical exertion as a stimulant of metabolism.
The drug "Potassium Orotat": instructions for use
Although the drug is usually well tolerated by the body, it is best to consult a doctor before using it. In some cases, allergic dermatoses are possible, which pass immediately after its withdrawal. If treatment still needs to be continued, the doctor may prescribe an antihistamine to stop the allergy.
Usually, it is administered orally so that it does not mix with food. Therefore, it is recommended that you take it either one hour before a meal, or four hours after it.
For adults, the drug is prescribed at 0.25-0.5 grams at a time, while the daily norm should not exceed 1.5 g. For children, it is calculated separately and ranges from 10 to 20 mg per kilogram of the child’s weight. In this case, it should be divided into two to three doses per day.
The course of treatment with the drug "Potassium orotate" lasts from 20 to 35-40 or even more days, depending on the need. The possibility of repeated courses, but not earlier than one month after the last admission.
For pregnant women, this drug is of particular importance, since the blood volume in the female body during this period can increase one and a half times. Accordingly, the need for vitamins and minerals is growing. Therefore, for women, it is recommended to increase the daily intake rate to at least 2 grams. Although many experts note that the intake of 3.5 grams of potassium per day will be optimal.
It is necessary to take the “Potassium Orotat” drug during pregnancy because it improves the functioning of the nervous system and the supply of oxygen to the brain, normalizes the pressure and functioning of muscles, including the heart, and also controls the accumulation of excess fluid in the body and prevents the occurrence of edematous phenomena associated with excess sodium.