In his life, almost everyone has experienced allergic reactions that can be seasonal or year-round. For the prevention and treatment of such ills, doctors usually prescribe a drug called Suprastin.
In order to avoid adverse reactions before taking this drug, patients should be more familiar with its pharmacological properties and contraindications.
Properties of the drug, the release form, its composition and price
This drug is produced in several forms.
Pills. Have a grayish-white color. On one half of the pill it is written in English letters "suprastin", and on the other half of the risk. These engravings are divided by risk. This form of drug release is odorless, but has an unpleasant, bitter taste. One tablet of Suprastin contains:
- 25 milligrams of active substance called chloropyramine hydrochloride;
- stearic acid;
- gelatin;
- starch type A;
- potato starch;
- talc;
- lactose monohydrate.
Solution for intramuscular or intravenous injection. This suspension is colorless with a specific odor. The composition of one milliliter of solution include:
- 20 ml of chloropyramine hydrochloride, which is an active component;
- sterile water for injection.
This antiallergic agent belongs to the antihistamine group. Its pharmacological properties are aimed at preventing and alleviating allergic conditions.
In addition, it has hypnotic, antipruritic, antispasmodic and sedative properties.
After oral administration, Suprastin is rapidly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. One to two hours after the drug is injected, its active substance reaches its maximum concentration in the blood.
In this case, the therapeutic concentration is maintained for about five to six hours. The half-life is fourteen hours. Excreted through the intestines and urinary system.
Suprastin solution for injection is packaged in ampoules, which are packed in cartons of five pieces. The average price of one pack is one hundred thirty seven rubles.
Tablets are packaged in twenty-five pieces in a blister. The cost of one such plate is about one hundred twenty eight rubles.
What diseases treats suprastin
Suprastin is a widely used drug against various allergic conditions or diseases, namely:
urticaria;- hay fever;
- dermatitis, which has arisen on contact with chemical components, plants or animals;
- drug or food allergies;
- insect bite;
- serum sickness;
- year-round or seasonal rhinitis;
- conjunctivitis in children and adults;
- pruritus;
- angioedema. In this case, prescribed in complex therapy with other drugs;
- eczema of various degrees.
urticaria;Contraindications and side effects of the drug
Suprastin is strictly contraindicated:
- in case of hypersensitivity to the components that make up this drug;
- acute bronchial asthma;
- children up to three years (for tablets);
- children up to one year (for injection);
- with a deficiency of lactose in the body or its intolerance (for tablets);
- pregnant women and women during breastfeeding.
In addition, this antiallergic drug should be carefully prescribed to the elderly and people who suffer:
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- prostatic hyperplasia;
- impaired renal or hepatic function;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- urinary retention.
When prescribing Suprastin to such patients, they should be under constant medical supervision, and should also undergo regular laboratory tests for possible deviations from the norm.
Oral, intramuscular or intravenous administration of the drug into the patient’s body can be observed:
- Irritability, depression, hypersomnia, trembling of the extremities, headaches, convulsions, dizziness, as a result of which the gait may be disturbed.
- Stool impairment, nausea, vomiting, pain or discomfort in the intestinal area, dry mouth.
- Disturbances in the urinary system, as well as hypotension, tachycardia and arrhythmia.
All possible negative reactions occur very rarely, but are considered very dangerous for human life.
Therefore, if during the administration of Suprastin, at least one of the above-mentioned side effects has occurred, it is necessary to stop taking the medicine and immediately seek help from your doctor. And in case of worsening of symptoms, call an ambulance.
It happens that the human body can react differently to the constituent components of the drug, and therefore there may be any other negative effects, with the appearance of which you also need to seek medical help.
It is also worth considering that overdose with Suprastin is dangerous for human health and life. In this regard, if for any reason a person (especially a child) used Suprastin more than expected, he should quickly flush the stomach and apply for emergency medical speed.
In order to make a more accurate diagnosis (degree of poisoning), you will need to tell the doctor the number of tablets taken.
In case of an overdose, symptoms in the form of hallucinations, spasms, anxiety, and disorders of the musculoskeletal system may be observed. In addition, heart palpitations, dilated pupils, changes in skin color, and feverish conditions may occur.
There is no specific antidote for the treatment of Suprastin overdose. Therefore, treatment is carried out by gastric lavage and symptomatic therapy. In addition, it is recommended to monitor the functioning of the heart and respiratory system.
special instructions
Until now, there has been no accurate research on the effect of the drug on pregnancy. But there were cases when women in the last month of pregnancy took antihistamines, and infants had impaired vision.
Also in the first trimester miscarriages were recorded when taking Suprastin. In this regard, pregnant women and with lactation the appointment and reception of this drug should take place only as a last resort and under the strict supervision of doctors.
The use of antihistamine medication is carried out with food. At the same time it needs to be washed down with a large amount of liquid.
For adults with no contraindications, the dosage is one tablet three times a day.
For children from one year to six, the dosage is half a tablet twice a day, and children over six years old are given half a tablet three times a day.
The difference between Suprastin and Suprastinex
These two drugs have the same medicinal composition, but they have enough differences. The main differences:
- Suprastinex is a more modern drug, unlike Suprastin, but it also has a greater number of side effects, among which are depression, panic attacks and other disorders of the central nervous system.
- Another important difference between these two drugs is in their release form. Suprastinex is made in the form of a suspension for oral administration and in the form of tablets. There is no injection solution under this name. In this regard, it is not suitable in urgent circumstances.
- The new drug Suprastinex is prescribed in smaller dosages than its predecessor, and also does not cause addiction.
- Suprastin compared with Suprastinex has a short effect, and can also have a significant impact on the cardiovascular system.
- Suprastinex can be administered to children from two years of age, as well as children who have pronounced problems with the kidneys or heart. In addition, it is excellent for the treatment of various dermatoses and allergic rhinitis.
- Suprastinex can be prescribed for complex treatment in combination with other medicinal preparations, as it practically does not interact with them.
From the above, it can be understood that the new drug Suprastinex is safer and also has broader indications for use.
Other drug analogues
Very often, pharmacists, instead of Suprastin, recommend its substitutes, which include:
- Zodak. It is an antihistamine drug of a new generation. It has fewer contraindications and side effects than its predecessor.
- Tavegil. May be assigned to children at least six years old. In addition, it has a larger list of various contraindications.
- Loratadine. It is beneficial if long-term therapy is required in the treatment of various allergic reactions. It has fewer contraindications.
- Zyrtec Modern analogue, which is much more effective in combating seasonal and year-round allergies.
- Claritin. He proved to be an inactive drug for acute forms of allergy.
