Stress, neurosis, nervous breakdowns, insomnia - all these phenomena can overtake a person unexpectedly. Nervous fatigue occurs with increased stress and knocks a person out of the usual rhythm of life. In such a situation, the help of a professional doctor is necessary, otherwise the situation may worsen and cause many serious diseases. One of the effective drugs that help to quickly cope with the manifestations of mental disorders is antipsychotics. Patients who used this drug left both positive and negative feedback about it. "Teraligen" has a quick effect on the body and copes with nervous disorders. However, it simply does not suit many people.
Drug action
The medicine "Teraligen" refers to antipsychotic drugs. The active substance alimemazine tartrate is able to have a wide effect on the human body:
- Sedative
- Antiemetic.
- Serotonin blocking.
- Hypnotic.
- Antitussive.
- Antihistamine.
- Antispasmodic.
- Alpha adrenergic blocking.
The drug blocks the foci of pathologies, however, in case of acute psychotic disorders, it is ineffective.
Release form and composition
The form of the drug is tablets, covered with a dense film coating. The active substance is alimemazine tartrate. Auxiliary components: wheat starch, sugar, lactose, silicon dioxide, tapioca, magnesium stearate, talc. The original product can be recognized by the characteristic dark pink color of the tablets, on one side of which an embossed symbol is applied, and on the other - a strip. Teraligen tablets, patient reviews confirm this, begin to act immediately. This mechanism of action is provided by the rapid absorption of the drug in the digestive tract. The highest concentration of a substance in plasma is observed after 1.5-2 hours. The metabolism takes place in the liver.
Pharmacodynamics
The medicine belongs to the group of antipsychotics. Antipsychotic effects are achieved by blocking the dopamine receptors of the mesocartical and mesolimbic systems. The sedative effect is due to the blockade of receptors, which are responsible for the release of adrenaline into the blood. The effect of taking the medicine can be felt after about 15-30 minutes, but it will act about 6-8 hours. The good tolerability of the drug allows its use in adolescent and pediatric therapy, as noted by a medical review. "Teraligen" is well tolerated by the elderly.
Indications for use
An antipsychotic with a pronounced psychotic effect is prescribed for neuroses and conditions similar to neurosis-like:
- Phobia.
- Hypochondria.
- Psychovegetative disorders.
- Anxiety, excitement.
- Depression.
- Sleep disturbance of different genesis.
- Allergic reactions.
Remember that only a doctor can prescribe a medicine with a thorough examination. Theraligen medicine, reviews of doctors confirm this, can cause serious side symptoms.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
The drug should be taken with caution if a person suffers from alcoholism or is currently taking phenothiazine-type drugs. It is not recommended to use tablets uncontrollably in case of urinary retention, arterial hypertension, glaucoma, jaundice, epilepsy.
Neuroleptic "Teraligen", instructions, reviews of doctors testify to this, is strictly prohibited with:
- Diseases of the liver and kidneys.
- Parkinsonism.
- Hypersensitivity to the drug.
- Glaucoma
- It is unacceptable to combine the drug with MAO inhibitors.
- Hyperplasia of the prostate gland.
- Reye's Syndrome.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Under the age of 7 years.
How to use
Have you been prescribed Teraligen? How to take it correctly in order to achieve a positive effect from treatment? The tablets are washed down with plain water, do not chew. The prescribed daily dose should be divided into 3-4 doses, with an equal time interval. Adult patients recommended:
- Hypnotic effect - 5-10 mg / day.
- Psychotic states of different genesis - 0.2-0.4 g per day.
- Anxiolytic effect - from 50 to 80 mg per day.
Children who have reached the age of 7 are recommended to undergo treatment according to the scheme (the body weight and age of the child are taken into account):
- Hypnotic effect - 2.5-5 mg per day.
- Allergic manifestations - 5-15 mg per day.
- Anti -olytic effect - the recommended dose is 20-40 mg / day.
- Psychotic manifestations and neurosis - it is possible to increase the dose to 60 mg per day.
The drug can cause depression of consciousness, confusion of thought, as evidenced by the feedback received during clinical trials. "Teraligen" causes such a side effect only if the prescribed dosage is exceeded! In this situation, it is necessary to cancel the drug, rinse the stomach and seek the advice of a doctor. An adequate course of treatment can only be prescribed by a specialist, depending on the severity of the disease.
Therapy side effects
According to doctors, side effects when using the drug are rare and more common at the beginning of therapy. The main symptoms that completely disappear after drug withdrawal:
- Lethargy, drowsiness, fatigue.
- Anxiety, irritability, irritability, vivid dreams.
- Convulsive activity may increase in children.
- Less common is confusion and disorientation.
It is not recommended to exceed the dose to people who control the exact mechanisms due to possible blurred vision and lethargy of reaction, noise and ringing in the ears. Dizziness, tachycardia, appetite, constipation may occur. With increased sensitivity to the drug, an allergic reaction occurs. There is increased sweating, dry mouth. In some cases, muscle relaxation and photosensitivity are possible.
Compatibility with other medicines
It is worth remembering that antipsychotics can significantly enhance the effect of some drug-based analgesics. You should not take sleeping pills, tranquilizers and other antipsychotic drugs at the same time in therapy where the Teraligen is used. Doctors' reviews confirm that such a combination can lead to an overdose and cause overexcitation, and in some cases hallucinations. The drug significantly reduces the effect of derivatives of m-cholinostimulants, derivatives of amphetamines, guanethidine, levodopa, ephedrine, dopamine. It is forbidden to take alcohol at the same time as tablets - depression of the central nervous system may occur.
The simultaneous administration of a drug with beta-blockers increases the concentration in the plasma of alimemazine (active substance): arrhythmia occurs, blood pressure decreases. The drug weakens the effect of bromocriptine and increases the concentration of prolactin in the blood. Phenothiazine derivatives and MAO inhibitors in combination with a drug can cause arterial hypotension, extrapyramidal disorders.
Important notes
If the patient undergoes a sufficiently long treatment, it is necessary to constantly conduct a blood test to make sure the normal liver function. If you neglect such an event, serious consequences for a person can occur. Experts say this is a testimonial confirmed by experience. "Teraligen" with prolonged use may cause riboflavin deficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to take trace elements additionally. Due to increased prolactin , false-positive pregnancy results are possible. If skin rashes occur, it is worthwhile to establish whether they appeared due to the drug. To do this, 72 hours before the study, the tablets are canceled. Alcohol during therapy can cause serious disorders such as loss of orientation, respiratory depression, blindness, and in some cases even cardiac arrest.
Patient Reviews
Doctors say that you should not take the drug Teraligen on your own. Testimonials and user forums indicate conflicting effects from treatment. In some patients, after a few days, sleep is restored, irritability decreases and inexplicable fears and anxieties disappear. However, many have a feeling of dizziness and lethargy during work. In some people, the therapeutic effect was not observed at all, and only side symptoms (overexcitation) occurred. In the treatment of depression and phobia, the medicine has established itself as a good "assistant" in complex therapy.
Note that there are much more positive reviews about the drug than negative ones. But it is worth considering that the drug is a complex antipsychotic, and its uncontrolled use can cause serious complications, so be sure to consult a doctor before taking it.