Shelves of pharmacies are simply bursting with a huge amount of medicines. From almost every disease, a pharmacist can offer you several varieties of drugs that not only have different therapeutic effects, but are also available in various forms. Brain diseases , problems with blood vessels are currently quite common. To get rid of these ailments, there are many drugs, one of them is Cerepro. The doctors' reviews about him are quite favorable, we will get acquainted with its effect on the body and contraindications for use.
The composition of the drug
This medicine is available in two forms: injections and capsules. One capsule in its composition contains:
- Glycerylphosphorylcholine hydrate in an amount of 0.4 g is the main active ingredient.
- As auxiliary substances: methylparaben, gelatin, propylparaben, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide.
The preparation in ampoules contains only glycerylphosphorylcholine hydrate in an amount of 1000 mg and water as an auxiliary substance.
Pharmacological effects of the drug
The active substance of the drug in the body is broken down, and choline and glycerophosphate enter the cells. Under the influence of the drug, metabolic processes are activated, blood flow in the nervous system is accelerated. After the course of treatment, plasticity is significantly improved and the integrity of damaged neural membranes at the cellular level is restored.
After the appointment of Cerepro, the reviews of doctors confirm that the following is observed in patients:
- Improving cognitive and behavioral responses.
- Normalization of brain cell activity.
- Involution of the psycho-organic syndrome in patients after injury.
- Normalization of spatio-temporal characteristics.
"Cerepro" is usually well tolerated by patients, does not have a mutagenic and tetragenic effect, and also does not affect reproductive function.
When the drug is indicated
Each drug usually has many recommendations for use, “ Cerepro” indications for use has the following:
- The initial period after traumatic brain injury.
- Recovery period after injury.
- After a stroke.
- Degenerative changes in the brain with psycho-organic symptoms.
- Poor blood circulation in the brain.
- Dementia
- Cognitive impairment.
- Orientation problems.
- The state of demoralization.
- Violation of mental activity.
- Memory problems.
- Confusion.
- Encephalopathy
- The consequences of intracranial injury.
It can be concluded that Cerepro has quite extensive indications for use. But you should not prescribe yourself such a drug yourself.
To whom "Cerepro" is contraindicated
Almost every drug has limitations in use, this can also be attributed to Cerepro. It can not be prescribed to patients in the following cases:
- If there is an acute form of hemorrhagic brain damage.
- During pregnancy and lactation.
- In the presence of high sensitivity to the components of the drug.
There are few contraindications, but they are still there.
Undesirable consequences after taking Cerepro
Even if the patient has no contraindications to the use of the drug, this does not guarantee the complete absence of side effects during treatment. During the administration of the drug, the following adverse reactions may occur:
- Allergic rashes.
- Dyspepsia.
- Exacerbation of gastritis.
- Ulcer development.
- Dry mouth.
- Pharyngitis.
- You may have trouble sleeping.
- The appearance of aggressiveness.
- Headache and dizziness.
- Cramps.
- Frequent urination.
It is also worth noting that there are situations where the use of Cerepro is simply necessary. Patient reviews also note some soreness with the introduction of the drug, but it quickly passes. The appearance of side effects must be discussed with your doctor. If Cerepro gives undesirable effects, the analogue may not show such, therefore, it is worth discussing the replacement of the drug.
Treatment regimen and dosage
If the patient has acute conditions or exacerbations of the disease, then intravenous or intramuscular administration of the drug in a dosage of 1 ampoule per day for 10-14 days is prescribed to relieve symptoms.
After removing the acute symptoms, you can proceed to taking the medicine in the form of capsules. For adults, the dosage is 2 capsules in the morning and one in the afternoon. An evening reception is not recommended, as sleep disturbance may occur. If there is a chronic disease, then take 1 capsule three times a day. Capsules should be taken before meals.
If “Cerepro” (injections) are prescribed, then the drug is administered intramuscularly in 1 ampoule, if administered intravenously, then from 1 to 3 g per day. The introduction must be carried out slowly. With intravenous administration, the drug must be diluted in 50 ml of saline, the infusion rate should be 60-80 drops per minute.
The use of Cerepro is usually continued for 10-15 days, regardless of the form of the drug.
Treatment overdose
Often, elderly patients, due to their forgetfulness, can take an increased dose of the drug, therefore, cases of overdose are possible. In such a situation, the manifestation of side effects is amplified. Treatment should be symptomatic.
The use of Cerepro in the treatment of children
In medical practice, one can encounter situations when “Cerepro” is prescribed for children, the reviews are very contradictory. Some note a significant improvement in the quality of speech, but there are also parents who can not note the positive effect of the drug on the child's body.
In general, neurologists with caution prescribe this drug in childhood, given that there are no reliable factors about the safety and effectiveness of the drug “Cerepro”. An analogue is selected taking into account the individual characteristics of the baby's body.
Analogues of the drug
Among the analogues of Cerepro, we can distinguish preparations that are similar in active substance, among them the following are most in demand:
- "Gliatilin."
- "Deletis".
- "Fosal."
- "Cholitilin."
- "Cereton".
You can also select analogues for their pharmacological effects:
- Aminalon.
- Vinpotropil.
- "Glycine".
- Cortexin.
- Mexiprim.
- Piracetam.
- Omaron
- Pantogam.
- "Semax" and others.
Consider some of these drugs:
- Cortexin. While taking this drug, patients have nootropic, neuroprotective and antioxidant effects. He, like Cerepro, improves the functional state of the brain, as a result of taking, the blood cholesterol levels normalize. Unlike Cerepro, Cortexin is allowed to be prescribed to babies from the first days of life. This is often practiced by neurologists with suspected neurological abnormalities.
- The second analogue for Cerepro is Piracetam. As a result of the application, a positive effect on metabolic processes in the brain tissues is noted, the learning process is going better, the concentration of attention is increasing, and memory is improving. This drug is allowed to children from 5 years old in order to eliminate the consequences of perinatal brain damage, with a delay in mental development.
- Aminalon is another analogue of Cerepro. Indications for use is quite extensive. It is prescribed after head injuries, with frequent headaches, dizziness, which were the result of arterial hypertension. The treatment of birth injuries, encephalopathy in children is also treated with this drug.
- “Omaron” is a combined preparation that has several effects at once: antihypoxic, vasodilator and nootropic. It is often prescribed to eliminate the effects of encephalopathy in case of cerebral arteriosclerosis, if there is a mental retardation in the child.
If we consider not Cerepro, any analogue will also have its contraindications for use. They must be taken into account by a doctor before prescribing, especially to babies.
Like Cerepro, reviews have different analogues. Some respond positively, but there are patients who have not noted a positive effect. It should be borne in mind that each organism is different, and the drug that helps one is not a fact that will have the same effect on the other.
Reviews about Cerepro
Reviews about the treatment with this drug in patients are mixed. Most patients who were prescribed this drug were satisfied with the effect obtained. Patients after a stroke noted a faster recovery, after a traumatic brain injury headaches were not so pronounced, recovery came much faster.
There are even reviews of some parents who, on the recommendation of a doctor, gave Cerepro to their children. They note a positive effect on mental retardation, speech. After therapy with this drug, the child began to speak, memory and attention improved.
But without negative reviews, it also could not do. Many patients note the appearance of nausea during the treatment of Cerepro, some have abdominal pain, shortness of breath.
If any adverse events occur after taking the drug, you should consult your doctor. It will help to figure out whether this is a manifestation of a side effect or so the underlying disease makes itself felt. In any case, you can always choose a drug similar in action and continue therapy.