Encephabol is a nootropic drug that increases the metabolism that occurs in brain tissue, increases the release of acetylcholine in the synapses of nerve cells and the metabolism of nucleic acids, and also improves cholinergic transmission in the nervous tissue.
Release form and composition of the drug "Encephabol"
The reviews of patients taking the medicine indicate that the medication is available in the form of coated tablets in blisters, cardboard packs or bottles, as well as a suspension for oral administration. The active ingredient is pyritinol dihydrochloride monohydrate. In addition, the tablets include magnesium stearate, sodium carmellose, sodium glycolate starch, colloidal silicon dioxide and other components.
The active substance allows you to stabilize the structure of cell membranes and their functions, preventing the formation of free radicals. The drug "Encephabol", reviews of which are favorable, helps to improve the rheological properties of blood, increase the plasticity of red blood cells, reduce blood viscosity and improve blood flow. As a result of treatment, memory improves, metabolic processes and the functioning of cells of the nervous tissue are restored.
Indications for the use of the drug "Encephabol"
Reviews of patients, they say that the medicine helps with memory impairment, with rapid fatigue, while reducing the ability to concentrate. The medication is prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of dementia syndrome, chronic brain disorders, post-traumatic encephalopathy. Tablets and suspension are used to treat cerebral atherosclerosis, delayed psychophysical development, and the effects of encephalitis. The medicine "Encephabol" for children is prescribed for the treatment of encephalopathy and cerebroasthenic syndrome.
Take the drug for individual purposes, in dosages depending on the severity of the condition and age of the patient.
Side effect of the drug "Encephabol"
Patient reviews indicate the presence of negative manifestations when using the medicine. Side effects are expressed in rare cases in the form of loss of appetite, impaired liver function, changes in taste sensitivity. Diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea is sometimes observed.
After taking the medication, sleep disturbances occur, headache, fatigue, dizziness may disturb. In some cases, allergic reactions occur, which are manifested by rashes, fever and itching. However, when using the medicine in recommended doses, according to the indications, side effects are rare.
Contraindications for taking the drug "Encephabol"
The price of treatment should not threaten life, therefore it is forbidden to use the medication with high sensitivity to the active substance, with kidney diseases, impaired liver function. Treatment for acute autoimmune ailments, lupus erythematosus, pemphigus and myasthenia gravis, and pronounced changes in the blood picture (peripheral) are unacceptable.