The drug "Katadolon Forte" 400 mg (the price of the drug varies depending on the packaging) has a muscle relaxant, neuroprotectron effect. The active ingredient is flupirtine maleate. The substance promotes the activity of potential-independent potassium channels. This leads to the normalization of membrane properties in the nerve cell. The muscle relaxant effect is caused by blocking the transmission of impulse, which leads to a weakening of muscle tension. The drug "Katadolon forte" relieves
muscle hypertonicity, provoked by pain, without affecting the activity of other muscles. Neuroprotective activity helps protect nerve structures from the toxic effects of increased concentrations of calcium ions inside the cells. After penetration into the digestive tract, the drug is absorbed by 90%. When using the drug in a dose of 400 mg, the maximum blood content is noted after 2-4 hours. When eating, absorption increases to some extent. Metabolism occurs in the liver. The medication is excreted mainly through the kidneys.
Means "Katadolon forte." Indications
The drug is prescribed for chronic and acute pain provoked by muscle cramps.
Application mode
A single dosage of Katadolon forte is 400 milligrams. The drug is taken once a day. Tablets are drunk without chewing. Washed down with water. In case of continued manifestation of pain, a specialist may prescribe additional treatment with other analgesics. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor in accordance with tolerance and dynamics. Throughout the course, regular monitoring of the activity of enzymes in the liver and serum, as well as creatinine concentration in the urine, is carried out.
The drug "Catadolone forte." Side effects
Against the background of therapy, dyspeptic manifestations, heartburn, vomiting, nervousness, nausea, sleep disorders occur. The negative consequences include flatulence, dry mouth, constipation, itching, abdominal pain, urticaria. The drug can provoke tremors, headaches, an increase in transaminase activity, depression, iatrogenic hepatitis, fever, and fatigue.
Means "Katadolon forte." Contraindications
The medication is not prescribed for liver pathologies accompanied by cholestasis and an increased risk of liver encephalopathy, with tinnitus (recently eliminated, including). Contraindications include disorders of the liver, age up to eighteen years, pregnancy, alcoholism. The drug is not recommended for hypersensitivity, as well as for patients after sixty-five years.
additional information
In case of an overdose, adverse reactions from the nervous and digestive systems are aggravated. Patients experience dizziness, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, headaches. There is no specific antidote. The treatment is symptomatic. These are measures to provoke vomiting, activated carbon, the use of electrolyte solutions.