Vinpocetine is one of the medicines that belongs to the group of psychoanaleptics. Its therapeutic action is aimed at high-quality blood circulation in the brain. Increases performance and concentration.
Composition
1 tablet contains 5 mg of Vinpocetine, as well as additional ingredients:
- microcrystalline cellulose;
- magnesium stearate;
- modified starch;
- lactose monohydrate.
pharmachologic effect
This drug has an antiplatelet, vasodilator and antihypoxic effect. Due to this, the following changes occur in the body:
- Erythrocyte deformation increases;
- Improved cerebral circulation;
- The level of catecholamines in the nervous system rises;
- Blood viscosity, platelet aggregation decreases;
- A sufficient amount of oxygen enters the brain;
- Normal venous edema;
- The metabolism of serotonin in brain tissue is stimulated;
- The vessels of the brain expand;
- Memory improves, attention normalizes.
Release form
The drug Vinpocetine are white round biconvex tablets having a serif on one side. 1 pack contains up to 10 packs, 10/20/30/50/100 tablets.
The drug comes in the form of a clear solution. In a dark-colored glass ampoule - 2/5 ml.
Vinpocetine tablets with different attachments (Akri, Sar, NS, Akos) are produced by numerous Russian companies.
Indications for use
Vinpocetine is a medicine related to brain correctors. Increases the quality of metabolism in the brain and blood circulation.
This drug is prescribed in the following situations:
- Meniere's disease;
- Chronic and acute cerebrovascular insufficiency;
- Combined therapy after traumatic brain injury;
- Violation of the eye vessels;
- Decreased hearing acuity;
- A sharp deterioration in memory, a decrease in concentration;
- Transferred ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke;
- Panic attacks;
- Fluid loss;
- Encephalopathy.
Contraindications
The use of Vinpocetine is forbidden to patients with an acute phase of hemorrhagic stroke, arrhythmia, acute intolerance to galactose. Pregnant and lactating women. Also, if you are allergic to any component of the medication.
Side effects
When using the drug may be some complications:
- tachycardia;
- sudden dizziness;
- severe headache;
- blood pressure lability;
- high sweating;
- an allergic reaction may occur;
- sleep problems - insomnia, drowsiness;
- nausea;
- weakness of the body;
- dry mouth;
- the occurrence of heartburn.
Mode of application
The amount of time for the use of the drug is prescribed by a doctor. As a rule, this is a course of treatment for at least 2 months. Tablets are applied inside 5 - 10 mg.
They should be taken after eating 3 times a day. In order to avoid stress for the body, the cessation of taking the drug should be gradually, every day reducing the dose.
After a course of treatment, the doctor prescribes a short break. The number of repeated procedures should not exceed 3 times during the year.
During an acute illness, the medicine is injected intravenously. At the initial stage, they prick 20 mg. In the absence of a deterioration in the patient’s well-being, the dose is increased over 4 days.
The required amount of the drug is calculated 1 mg per 1 kg of weight. The use of the drug intravenously at least 10 days. With positive tests, the drug is prescribed in the form of tablets and with a lower dose.
special instructions
- Patients with angina, arrhythmias and low vascular tone, use tablets with extreme caution.
- In the most difficult situations, the drug is prescribed parenterally, for example, hemorrhagic cerebral stroke. With the improvement of the situation - ingestion.
- From the use of pills possible hemorrhagic complications, also increases the effect of antihypertensive drugs used.
- Owners of labile blood pressure and low vascular tone, the use of this drug is prohibited. This list includes patients with pathology.
- The use of tablets for children without a doctor's prescription is not recommended.
- This tool is undesirable to apply to drivers, as well as the owners of the profession, where concentration of attention is important.
Interactions with other drugs
Can not be used with heparin. When used together, there may be a sharp appearance of bleeding.
Interaction with other drugs does not entail side effects.
When using Vinpocetine and Warfarin, the anticoagulant effect of the second drug weakens a little.
Price
The cost of Vinpocetine varies depending on the required dosage:
- 5 mg No. 50 - from 45r;
- 10 mg № 30 - from 118 rubles;
- 5 mg №30 - from 143r;
- 5mg №60 - from 72r;
- 5mg number 20 - from 25r.
These figures are not the final figure. The price depends on the company produced, the required dose.
Analogs
Vinpocetine analogs are drugs that have the same pharmacological action. Only a doctor can prescribe another treating agent; it is strictly prohibited to prescribe a new treatment to oneself.
Vinpocetine tablets have a huge advantage over other tablets - the presence of an alkaloid in the composition, which is released from the medicinal herb of the small periwinkle. Not every analogue of this drug can boast of the content of natural ingredients. However, they are great help and have a small list of adverse reactions. These analogues include:
- Cavinton;
- Mexidol;
- Cinnarizine.
Cavinton
The drug has the same main substance as Vinpocetine. And its price is several times less. Many experts prescribe it, since the degree of purification of the alkaloid is much higher, therefore, there is no danger when applied.
Mexidol
This domestic development appeared quite recently.
Thanks to additional cleaning steps, makes it safer.
Unlike Cavinton and Vinpocetine, this medicine does not have such side effects as sleepiness and headache.
Cinnarizine
The effect of Cinnarizine is similar to that of Vinpocetine. However, Cinnarizine, having in its composition not a natural, but a synthetic basis, has more side effects and contraindications.
Tablet reviews
It is necessary to strictly adhere to the prescribed dose, observing the required interval. Even with visible results you can not throw the use of pills, not having drunk the prescribed course. Observing all the rules, the pain for a long time will not be felt.
Additional information from a medical professional about the drug - in the next video.
