The medicine “Stresam” defines the instructions for use as an anxiolytic agent containing etifoxin hydrochloride. The drug can be used as a daily tranquilizer, because it does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions. In addition, the medicine "Stresam" is not addictive.
Pharmacological properties
Etifoxin hydrochloride acts on the GABAergic system, neutralizes the feeling of fear and anxiety, and reduces emotional stress. After oral administration, the drug is absorbed quite well in the intestines, forms a pharmacologically active metabolite in the body. Within one to two hours, the highest plasma concentration is reached. The drug is excreted in three stages mainly by the kidneys.
Indications for the appointment of the drug "Stresam"
The instructions for use indicate that the drug is used in the treatment of patients with stress-induced neurasthenic conditions, accompanied by unreasonable anxiety, anxiety, fear, phobic disorders, decreased activity, apathy, and autonomic disorders.
Release form. Structure
The medicine is available in the form of capsules intended for oral administration. They are packaged in 12 pieces per cell. One cardboard bundle includes two or five such plates. In one capsule of etifoxin, hydrochloride is contained in an amount of 50 mg. Additional ingredients, including lactose monohydrate, are also included.
The use of the drug "Stresam"
Instructions for use show that the capsules should be swallowed whole, while washing down with water in a small amount. It is advisable to drink the medicine before eating. The dosage and duration of the therapeutic course should be determined by the doctor in accordance with the nature of the pathology. The recommended dose is 1 capsule twice-thrice a day. The duration of treatment is 1-3 months. After stopping the use of the drug "Stresam", the instructions for use (reviews also confirm) do not note the development of withdrawal syndrome.
Side effects
As a rule, the medication is well tolerated by patients. Some patients complained of dizziness while taking the drug, especially at the initial stages of therapy. However, a similar symptom eventually passed on its own. If there is an increased sensitivity to etifoxin hydrochloride, skin allergic reactions may develop.
Contraindications
Means "Stresam" application instruction prohibits taking patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome , galactosemia, lactose deficiency. In addition, the drug should not be prescribed to patients with shock conditions, impaired renal and hepatic function of a pronounced nature, myasthenia gravis. In pediatric practice, the medicine "Stresam" is not used, nor is it used in the treatment of women who are pregnant and during the lactation period.