It is perhaps difficult to find a person who has not even heard of such insidious diseases as gastric and duodenal ulcers: damage to the mucous membrane of the above organs leads to disruption of the processes of cellular nutrition, thus adversely affecting the structure of the tissue, and therefore, disrupting the functions of the organ. Usually, an ulcer is characterized by a long course with periods of exacerbations and remissions, depending on the season.
Why a person gets sick: the opinion of doctors
There are many indirect causes of the disease, but the main causative agent of the ulcer is Helicobacter pylori, which lives in the stomach and duodenum and, under certain conditions, provokes the emergence of dangerous conditions such as ulcers, erosions, gastritis, polyps, and even cancer. Side factors: malnutrition, smoking, stress, weakened immunity - lead to the multiplication of Helicobacter pylori, as a result of the vital activity of which an ulcer appears on the surface of the mucosa.
Treatment and prevention of the disease
The selection of competent and effective treatment helps to significantly reduce the frequency and pain of attacks, improve the general condition of the patient. The medicine "Gastrocepin" has proven itself very well. Indications for use - a stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer in chronic and acute form. Gastrocepin is produced in the form of tablets of 50 or 150 mg and solutions for injection. Intramuscularly or intravenously, the drug is administered to prevent and treat ulcers, bleeding erosion, and initial treatment of severe forms of acute and chronic ulcers of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
How and due to what is the effectiveness of the drug
Pirenzepine is the main active ingredient of this medicine. It helps to reduce the production of gastric juice and increases the level of acid-base balance in the stomach, selectively suppresses a certain type of receptor, which is involved in the reduction of smooth muscle of the stomach and increase the secretion of glands. Pirenzepine in the doses recommended for therapy is not able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, that is, its entry into the brain with blood flow is excluded.
How to use the drug: indications and contraindications, dosage
Every medicine has contraindications. Gastrocepin is not an exception: the instructions for use contain a warning that taking the drug by patients suffering from hypersensitivity to any of the components in the composition, as well as intolerance to galactose sugar, is undesirable. In the presence of tachycardia, glaucoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, this medicine should be used with extreme caution. If the doctor has prescribed Gastrocepin, the instructions for use are the first thing you need to pay close attention to. The drug is usually taken half an hour before meals, washed down with a small amount of water (unless the doctor has prescribed a different treatment regimen). The daily dose (usually 50-150 mg) is distributed evenly throughout the day into several doses. Sometimes at the initial stage of therapy, it is possible to take an additional amount in the middle of the day. As a rule, this medicine is prescribed 50 mg twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.
The drug "Gastrocepin": duration of treatment, price
Many patients report a fairly rapid improvement after starting treatment, but this should not be a reason to stop using the drug or reduce the daily dose used, unless otherwise specified by the attending physician. As a rule, the course of treatment with Gastrocepin is 4-6 weeks. One of the important characteristics of Gastrocepin is its price: it averages about 350-400 rubles per pack (20 tablets). Accordingly, the drug in ampoules (5 ampoules of 2 ml, the dosage of the active substance is 10 mg) costs about 750 rubles per package.
Possible side effects of the drug, overdose
What should I know while taking Gastrocepin? Instructions for use provide a number of side effects of this medication: an increase in heart rate, gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, constipation, nausea), migraines, difficulty urinating, allergic reactions - up to anaphylactic shock. At the moment, an overdose of the drug in humans in clinical practice has not been reported. However, if excessive doses of pirenzepine get into the body, flushing, hyperemia and dryness of the skin, tachycardia, dry mouth, intestinal obstruction, delusional conditions, muscle cramps, urinary retention, and athetosis are possible. The same can be said of an overdose in a patient taking Gastrocepin analogues. In case of poisoning in the case of a single dose of an excessive dose of drugs, it is necessary to carry out general primary measures to remove toxins from the body, such as taking activated charcoal and washing the stomach. In severe intoxication, which is characterized by an increase in body temperature, severe tachycardia, hallucinations and delirium, it is possible to prescribe an intravenous injection of the drug "Stigmin".
What patients say
How do patients rate gastrocepine? Reviews about him vary - someone helped the medicine, someone did not have the desired effect. Doctors say that when prescribing it, they noted a violation of accommodation in their patients. Doctors also testify that "Gastrocepin" is not the best drug for people suffering from renal and hepatic dysfunction, heart diseases, and thyroid disorders. A very important point: you can not prescribe a medicine for yourself without consulting a doctor, a preliminary examination and making the correct diagnosis. According to one of the patients, the effect of Gastrocepin treatment came soon, and the girl did not observe any side effects, despite the doctor’s fears. However, there are also complaints of side effects that do not detract from the effectiveness of the drug. And most importantly, you should remember: self-medication is unacceptable.
Analogues of the drug
On the market you can find analogues of the drug "Gastrocepin", the indications for use of which are the same as those of the above funds. These are drugs such as Gastrozem, Pyrene, Gastrotypine-Darnitsa. The active substance in them is the same, they differ only in auxiliary components, the name of the manufacturer and sometimes - in price. The dosage and regimen are usually the same as the main medication. For example, Gastrocepine analogues: Vicair, Vicalin, De-Nol, Rabiril and others have a similar effect, but are based on the action of other active ingredients.
The doctor should choose the perfect tool for you, taking into account all individual characteristics and sensitivity to the components, as well as on the basis of clinical analyzes and instrumental studies. If you feel pain and discomfort in the stomach, you should consult a doctor. In no case should you self-medicate: it is often ineffective, and sometimes simply dangerous. Only the Gastrocepin appointed by the specialist will work effectively. Instructions for use - this is just information for the patient’s information, and only a professional gastroenterologist can choose the drug and dosage correctly, given the main principle - "do no harm."