"Mildronate" instructions for use characterize as a tool that is able to improve metabolic processes, increase efficiency, reduce the manifestations of both mental and physical stress. This drug by its action can regulate immunity at the cellular level and have a cardioprotective effect. In addition, the medicine helps to eliminate functional disorders of the nervous system in people with alcohol dependence with withdrawal symptoms. With the use of Mildronate, redistribution of blood flow in ischemic zones is possible, namely in the parts of the brain and retina.
The drug Mildronate is released in the form of capsules for oral administration and a solution for injection. Both the one and the other type of drug are packaged in cardboard boxes and supplied to the pharmacy network.
Capsules consist of a gelatinous hard shell of white color, inside of which there is a crystalline powdery substance.
Injection is a clear, odorless liquid.
You can buy the drug at any pharmacy, but only as directed by the doctor.
As a doctor, a medication is prescribed for treatment if the patient has the following conditions:
- chronic heart failure ,
myocardial infarction
- angina pectoris,
- chronic and acute disturbance in cerebral circulation,
- withdrawal syndrome.
In each of these cases, Mildronate is a medicine that is part of complex therapy.
Also, the drug is indicated for use:
with reduced performance,
in order to reduce the period of rehabilitation after surgery,
with physical stress
with thrombosis of the central retinal vein,
with hemorrhage in the retina,
with hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy,
as an immunomodulator in chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
Like any other medication, the drug "Mildronate" (instructions for use contains information about this) has not only indications for prescribing, but also contraindications.
The use of the drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance to any components of the drug. Also, Mildronate cannot be prescribed with intracranial pressure and the presence of intracranial tumors.
The use of the drug is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.
The drug does not have pronounced side effects, but there have been rare cases of allergies, increased heart rate, and blood pressure spikes.
In addition to general information about the drug "Mildronate", the instructions for use provide detailed information about the methods of application and dosage regimen.
The cardiovascular system
With angina pectoris (stable), applying as a component of complex treatment, first appoint 250x3 (for four days), then 250x3 twice a week (for a month and a half).
In a state of myocardial infarction and angina pectoris (unstable), intravenous injections are prescribed: 0.5-1x1, then in capsules of 250x2 (for four days), then twice a week for 250x3.
In case of disturbances in the cerebral circulation (in the acute phase), Mildronate is prescribed in the form of intravenous injections of 0.5x1 (for ten days), then in the form of capsules, one per day.
If the patient has dystrophic and vascular diseases of the retina, then Mildronate is prescribed parabulbarly at 50 milligrams per day (for ten days).
Physical and mental stress
In the form of capsules of 0.25x3 or in the form of intravenous injections of 500x1 (two weeks). If necessary, the course can be repeated.
For athletes, Mildronate is prescribed during intensive training in 1x2 capsules (two weeks).
In chronic alcoholism, treatment is prescribed in the form of capsules of 0.5x4 or in the form of intravenous injections of 0.5x4 (ten days).
In complex therapy for bronchial asthma, Mildronate is prescribed 0.25 grams every day for twenty-one days.
Store the drug "Mildronate" (instructions for use mention this) should be at room temperature in a dry room. It is also necessary to make sure that the storage location of the drug is not accessible to children.