CAVINTON: FOR WHAT IS PRESCRIBED FOR ADULTS, COMPOSITION, INSTRUCTION

There are a number of drugs that regulate the work of higher nervous activity by improving cerebral circulation and active stimulation of neural networks. One of them is "Cavinton".

What is an adult prescribed for Cavinton? The ratio of components in the composition allows not only to effectively compensate for the imbalance and malfunction of the nervous system, but also to increase the speed of passage of nerve impulses through the membranes of the brain, without their subsequent attenuation.

An extremely important, additional component - lactose - affects the processes of memory, attention, thinking, orientation in space due to the rich energy potential. When decomposed into elemental sugars - glucose and galactose, contributes to the activation of the body's compensatory abilities.

What is Cavinton prescribed for adults

For adults, the drug is prescribed in case of severe malfunction of the nervous system associated with complex neurophysiological diseases and injuries. In addition, it improves the functioning of the optic nerve, which, due to the shortest branch, is the closest to the brain.

The list of diseases for which Cavinton is indicated:

Chronic and acute cerebrovascular insufficiency; dementia, atherosclerosis, ischemic disease, post-traumatic encephalopathy, stroke.
Cerebrovascular insufficiency; aphasia, apraxia, migraine, dizziness; impaired memory and attention, psychomotor functions.
Vazovegetativnye manifestations of menopausal syndrome.

In ophthalmology, Cavinton is used to treat diseases resulting from damage to the subcortical structures of the brain. The reason for their appearance can be - hemorrhages, injuries, toxic lesions, prolonged exposure to stress, age-related changes and so on.

Some time ago, the drug began to be used in ENT practice, to eliminate the negative effects of injuries and to treat senile "hearing loss".

Cavinton: action, composition, release form, price

The drug is classified as corrective cerebral circulation.

Its main component - Vinpocetine, by means of which, Cavinton has a vasoconstrictor effect, normalizes intracranial pressure, improves oxygen metabolism in the tissues of the cortex and subcortical structures, stimulates the activity of higher neurons.

The drug is produced in the form of tablets and concentrate.
The concentrate for preparing the solution for infusion has no color, it is either slightly greenish or transparent.
The concentration of Vinpocetine - 1 ml or 5 mg.
Excipients: ascorbic acid, sodium disulfate, tartaric acid, benzyl alcohol, sorbitol and water.
Concentrate is prescribed in the treatment of deep mental retardation and local focal lesions of the brain structures.
Price - from 233 rubles.

Tablet form is one of the most popular variations for a prescription. It effectively treats not only diffuse brain lesions, but also neurological disorders associated with the effects of severe stress.

The concentration of substances in 1 tablet is as follows: 5 mg of vinpocetine, silicon dioxide — 1.25 mg, magnesium stearate — 2.5 mg, corn starch — 96.25 mg, lactose monohydrate — 140 mg, talc.

People suffering from lactase deficiency, is assigned the dose, the most comfortable for the processes of digestion. In case of complete intolerance - use another form of the drug. The presence of corn starch eliminates the use of tablets for people with food allergies.

When fructose intolerance and deficiency of 1.6 - diphosphatase - the drug is not appointed.

One of the varieties of the tablet form is the drug "Cavinton Forte" - the content of Vinpocetine in it is 10 mg. The main composition is the same.

Price: from 245-323 rubles.

Instructions for use of the drug

The drug is used in neurosurgical practice for the treatment of all types of vascular and diffuse disorders of the nervous system.

Strokes caused by local hemorrhages under the shell of the cortex.
Injury subcortical structures.
Dementia or "dementia" - caused by both toxic and diffuse disorders.
Ischemia of the brain, at different stages of the disease.
Encephalopathy. Traumatic or neuro-somatic changes associated with collection anamnesis and atypical symptoms.
ENT diseases - secondary glaucoma, age-related changes in the lens of the eye, progressive loss of vision, senile "hearing loss" and therapy for damage to the cortex responsible for visual acuity and hearing.

The minimum daily dose of the drug - 15 mg. Maximum - 30 mg. It is necessary to drink it with plenty of water.

It is advisable not to combine Cavinton with other drugs that affect the work of the nervous or cardiovascular systems.

If this is not avoided - the doctor prescribes a dosage of vinpocetine less-less. That is up to 10 mg per day.

The ability to control vehicles and mechanisms

Confirmed clinical data on the effect of vinpocetine on consciousness and the ability to control machines and mechanisms is not. By default, the drug is considered valid.

However, given the special instructions for use and possible side effects of the drug, it is worth further to consult with a specialist about the possibility of its use.

Interaction with other drugs

No side effects are observed with simultaneous use with beta-blockers (hloranolol, pindolol), clopamide, glibenclamide, digoxin, acenocoumarol or hydrochlorothiazide.

In rare cases, there is a change in blood pressure when the drug is co-administered with alpha methyldopa. Requires constant monitoring of blood pressure. To be used with caution with drugs acting on the central nervous system and with antiarrhythmics. Their drug interaction is not fully established.

Contraindications

Despite the fact that Kavinton is one of the safest drugs, it is forbidden to take it to children under the age of 18 years. However, in children's clinics, on the basis of special indications - nervous tics, neurosis, sleep disturbance and attention deficit disorder - allow to use the drug in the minimum dosage per day.
Another contraindication is pregnancy and lactation. Vinpocetine, easily penetrating through the placental barrier can cause various pathologies of the central nervous system in the fetus. On the general condition of a pregnant woman, the drug also affects negatively - night terrors and sleep disturbance, irritability, headaches, sweating, neurotic disorders, dizziness.
Acute cerebral disorders. Diseases associated with deep cerebrastenic syndromes and impaired blood flow can progress significantly due to their stimulation with drugs.

Side effects

According to the instructions, Cavinton rarely causes side effects and is as safe as possible. However, its long-term use can provoke an increase in intracranial pressure, malfunction of the heart (arrhythmia), increase the existing symptoms of heart disease.