The drug "Nootropil" refers to GABAergic and nootropic drugs that affect mainly the nervous system. The main active ingredient of the drug is piracetam.
Dosage form of the drug "Nootropil"
Instructions for use indicate that the product is in the form of granules for the manufacture of syrup, this variety is mainly used for children. In addition, capsules, solutions for infusion, for intramuscular and intravenous administration are produced. Also, the drug is made in the form of a syrup, a solution for internal use and in coated tablets.
Pharmacological action of the drug "Nootropil"
Instructions for use indicate the positive effect of the drug on metabolic processes in the brain. In addition, as a result of the use of the drug, the concentration of ATP in the brain tissue increases, glucose utilization and the synthesis of phospholipids and RNA increase, and glycolytic processes are stimulated. The drug Nootropil, the use of which gives a special effect, helps to improve the integrative activity of the brain, memory, makes the learning process easier.
Due to a change in the brain the speed of propagation of exciting pulses improves microcirculation. At the same time, there is no vasodilating effect, the aggregation of activated platelets is suppressed. The drug protects the brain in case of damage caused by hypoxia, electric shock, intoxication. Pills practically do not have a psychostimulating and sedative effect, causing a gradually developing effect.
The drug "Nootropil": indications for use
The medicine is prescribed for vascular pathologies of the brain, for cerebrovascular chronic insufficiency with symptoms of headaches, dizziness, impaired speech, memory and attention. The tool is used to treat residual phenomena that occur with circulatory disorders in the brain, coma (after intoxication and trauma). With its help, mental and motor activity increases. The medicine is actively used in psychiatry and narcology.
Contraindications and side effects of the drug Nootropil
Instructions for use indicate the presence of some negative points when using the medicine. It is forbidden to use the drug for hypersensitivity, severe renal failure, hemorrhagic stroke. With caution, a solution is administered and tablets are taken for severe bleeding, hemostasis disorders, extensive surgical interventions, during feeding and during pregnancy.
For Nootropil medication, instructions for use indicate such undesirable consequences as mental agitation, motor disinhibition, irritability. In some cases, after taking the drug, the patient becomes unbalanced, unduly anxious, his attention concentration decreases, sleep disturbances appear, and appetite decreases.
Side effects include nausea, gastralgia, headache, diarrhea, or dizziness. In special cases, with increased daily doses (more than 5 g), the patient experienced the appearance of convulsive tremor, the course of angina pectoris worsened, and sexual activity increased.