A wide range of drugs sold in the pharmacy allows you to choose a particular medicine at a bargain price. Nootropic drugs are quite expensive. One of them is Piritinol, analogues of which can be purchased at a bargain price. This drug contributes to the improvement of pathologically decreased metabolic processes in the brain tissue, improves the rheological properties of blood, helps to increase mental performance, improve memory, and increase learning ability. When prescribing "Piritinol", instructions for use, price, reviews, analogues may differ, therefore, before use, you should consult your doctor.
Description of the drug
Among the drugs that can be found as analogues are "Acon", "Cerbon", "Fitina", "Cerebrotrofina". The name "Pyritinol", the analogue is "Encephabol". Sold in the form of a suspension, tablets. Among the most famous manufacturers are Austria, Germany.
The drug is a prescription, so free sale is prohibited. Pyritinol and analogues have a nootropic effect. With its use, there is a decrease in metabolism in the brain. In addition, nerve cells are released, blood pressure decreases, the patient's condition returns to normal.
When using "Pyritinol" and the analogue of "Encephabol", there is an improvement in blood, due to the fact that there is an increase in the content of ATP. Blood becomes less viscous. An improvement in memory is noted, metabolic processes of the nervous tissue are restored. Brain cells begin to function in full.
How the drug is absorbed into the body and distributed throughout it
After the medicine enters the human body, after a short time it is removed from the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum amount of the drug in plasma is observed after 30-60 minutes after consumption. All necessary components accumulate in the gray matter of the brain. If the drug is used repeatedly, then there are no restrictions on the functioning of the brain functions. Withdrawal from the body occurs with the help of the kidneys, usually always with urine. The maximum residence time in the body is no more than 24 hours. The main part of the dosage is excreted in the first 4 hours. Please note: if the patient has restrictions on the functioning of the kidneys, then a quick withdrawal of the drug from the body is impossible.
Who is prescribed the drug
After the doctor has prescribed "Pyriditol", the instructions for use and description - this is the main thing, from which you need to start studying its effect on the body. Among the frequent diseases in which the drug is prescribed is:
- Vascular changes, which may be accompanied by changes in memory, thinking, and also when the patient is unable to concentrate on the world around him;
- In chronic disorders of mental performance;
- Atherosclerosis;
- Possible effects of encephalitis;
- Impaired mental function.
Please note: if the patient was advised to use Piritinol, the description and instructions have been read, it is worth remembering that this drug is prescribed exclusively by the attending physician, who knows the cause of the disease, as well as the consequences of its use. Therefore, on the advice of patients who used the drug and he helped them, it is not worth using it, since side effects can occur.
"Encephabol" and "Pyritinol": instructions, use, dosage
Regardless of which form is chosen, the dosage is prescribed based on the individual characteristics of the body. The amount of drug used depends on how serious the disease is, the severity of the condition, as well as the effectiveness of the therapy used previously.
- The average dosage for adults is not more than 600 mg per day. For this drug, adulthood begins at 7 years old and therefore children over this age can be prescribed the maximum dose;
- The drug can be prescribed for newborns. In this case, the maximum dosage cannot exceed 20 mg. in a day. Appointment to a newborn is possible only after 3 days of life. The maximum period of admission is not more than 1 month;
- For babies under the age of 2 months, the dosage may be increased. The increase is gradual and can reach a maximum of no more than 100 mg. in a day;
- The daily dose for children aged 1 to 7 years is not more than 300 mg.
Reception is made with food or after eating it. You should not drink the drug on an empty stomach. The duration of the appointment depends on the severity of the disease and the state of human health. If the disease is chronic, then the minimum period of administration of the drug is at least 8 days.
Despite the fact that the drug is quite effective, it, like many others, has side effects, which we will dwell on in more detail.
Side effects
Side effects can be observed from the work of different organs.
Please note: if you adhere to the dosage prescribed by your doctor, then the occurrence of side effects is unlikely.
- Possible nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. In extremely rare cases, loss of appetite is possible;
- When using the drug at night, insomnia is noted. In addition, increased irritability is recorded, a headache appears;
- An allergic reaction, itching, various rashes on the skin, and an increase in body temperature are possible.
Who should not drink
Given the fact that the drug is nootropic and it has a number of contraindications, patients with these ailments are not prescribed:
- The withdrawal occurs through the work of the kidneys, so if there is a disease of these organs, it is not prescribed.
- Possible abnormalities in the liver.
- Blood changes.
- Pemphigus.
If the drug is prescribed during pregnancy, then you should pay attention to the possible benefits for the mother and reduce the risk to the fetus. The drug can penetrate the placental barrier and enter the milk. Therefore, the appointment of the drug in this case is performed not only by a neurologist, but also by a pediatrician who monitors the growth and development of the baby.
Proper prescription and use will help the patient quickly restore their health. Recovery of the nervous system will be painless. But so that there are no restrictions, during the administration, it is necessary to follow the instructions attached to each box and the dosage that the attending doctor has established.