Vitamin "Alpha Tocopherol Acetate" belongs to the category of antioxidant agents. The drug provides protection of various endogenous substances in the body from oxidation. The drug slows down lipid peroxidation, which is activated against the background of many pathologies. This drug is involved in tissue respiration, fat metabolism, protein synthesis, cell proliferation.
Against the background of a deficiency of this vitamin, changes in muscles of a degenerative nature occur, fragility and permeability of capillaries increase, pathological processes in hepatocytes, nervous tissue are noted, the epithelium of the testicles and seminiferous tubules degenerates. The lack of an element causes hemolytic jaundice in newborns, steatorrhea,
malabsorption syndrome. Means "Alpha tocopherol acetate" is absorbed in the digestive system in the presence of bile acids and fat.
Indications
The drug is prescribed for hypovitaminosis, muscular dystrophies of various nature, dermatomyositis. Indications include Dupuytren's contracture, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, psoriasis. The tool is also recommended to enhance the effectiveness of anticonvulsants against epilepsy.
How to take Alpha Tocopherol Acetate. Dosage regimen
The drug is prescribed orally in the form of oil solutions, as well as capsules, lozenges. Oil solutions for injection are available.
As a prophylactic, this
fat-soluble vitamin is prescribed up to 10 milligrams. In the treatment of hypovitaminosis, the drug "Alpha tocopherol acetate" in a dose of up to 40 mg per day is recommended.
Against the background of amyotrophic sclerosis, muscular dystrophies and other pathologies of a neuromuscular nature, 50 to 100 milligrams are prescribed per day. Duration of use - from thirty to sixty days. It is recommended to conduct a second course after two to three months.
For disorders of spermatogenesis and male potency, the daily dosage is from 100 to 300 milligrams per day. When combined with hormone therapy, the duration of drug use is a month.
Against the backdrop of the threat of abortion, the Alpha Tocopherol Acetate is prescribed 100-150 milligrams per day. Duration of use is seven to fourteen days. With a deterioration in fetal development or with a threatening abortion, the drug is prescribed every other day or every day for the first 2-3 months of gestation in a dosage of 100 milligrams per day.
With myocardial dystrophy, atherosclerosis, pathologies in the peripheral vessels, the drug is used in combination with vitamin A (retinol) at 100 milligrams per day. The duration of this medication is from one to three weeks. If necessary, therapy is repeated after three to six months.
Against the background of dermatological lesions, the Alpha Tocopherol Acetate drug is recommended for use per day at a dose of 100 milligrams. The course lasts twenty to forty days. Experts recommend taking the remedy with food.