Almost every person had a concussion or just a bruised head. Often, such head injuries, especially those of a mild degree, disappear without any consequences. And sometimes after some time, a person feels that his brain begins to work differently than before, with some kind of deviations.
For such cases, the drug Nootropil exists, which helps the brain system work much more efficiently. And this applies not only to post-traumatic situations.
Release form and composition
Depending on the form of release, this drug has a certain composition.
Pills
Covered with a white shell, oblong, with two sides there is a transverse risk, there is an engraving in the form of an English letter N. It is produced in blister packs of fifteen tablets. One tablet contains eight hundred milligrams of piracetam, which is the active ingredient of this drug. In addition, the tablet contains the following auxiliary components:
- silica;
- magnesium stearate;
- macrogol;
- sodium croscarmellose;
- opadry;
- hypromellose.
Solution for internal use
Suspension is colorless and transparent, has apricot aroma. Packaged in 125-ml vials made of dark glass.
The bottle is packed in a carton box, a measuring cup is also included in the kit. One milliliter of the drug contains two hundred milligrams of the main component - piracetam.
It also includes the following additional ingredients:
- 85% glycerol solution;
- sodium saccharinate;
- sodium acetate;
- methyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- propyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- apricot flavoring;
- caramel flavor;
- acetic acid glacial acid;
- purified water.
Pharmacological features
Nootropil belongs to nootropic drugs. The mechanism of action is aimed at restoring and subsequent stabilization of the bilayer structure of the cell film, which contributes to the renewal and restoration of the functional system of damaged three-dimensional structures of film and transplanted proteins.
The drug has a direct effect on the walls of blood vessels, platelets and red blood cells.
Piracetam does not exert a psychostimulating or sedative effect on the body, while it improves the learning ability, attention, consciousness and memory of a person, regardless of his age.
In addition, Nootropil can reduce the viscosity of blood serum and prevent the development of coin columns in patients suffering from anemia. It also reduces platelet aggregation, with little or no effect on their number.
According to the experimental data that were carried out on animals, the main component of Nootropil is able to prevent vasospasm and counteract all possible vasospastic elements.
In the course of these studies, it was found that the active component of this drug selectively accumulates in the tissues of the cerebellum, as well as the occipital and parietal parts of the cerebral cortex.
Absorption of the drug occurs through the gastrointestinal tract and within an hour after ingestion reaches its maximum in the blood, and after five hours - in the spinal cord.
Indications for use
Nootropil is prescribed to adult patients for the treatment of the following diseases:
psychoorganic syndrome, which in older people can cause dizziness, loss of memory, activity and concentration, mood changes, behavioral disorder, as well as impaired coordination of movements. These symptoms may be the first signs of Alzheimer's disease;- dizziness, resulting in an imbalance. In this case, the exception is psychogenic and vasomotor dizziness;
- cortical myoclonia. With this diagnosis, the drug can be administered both in complex treatment and in monotherapy;
- sickle cell vasocclusive crisis. The drug is used for prevention.
psychoorganic syndrome, which in older people can cause dizziness, loss of memory, activity and concentration, mood changes, behavioral disorder, as well as impaired coordination of movements. These symptoms may be the first signs of Alzheimer's disease;Children Nootropil prescribed in the following cases:
- dyslexia. Mainly prescribed in combination with other nootropic drugs;
- sickle cell vasocclusive crisis. It is prescribed to prevent the development of this disease.
Contraindications
This nootropic drug is contraindicated in patients who at the time of appointment have the following abnormalities:
- agitated psychomotor state;
- Huntington's disease;
- acute circulatory disorders in the brain;
- the last stage of renal failure;
- hypersensitivity to substances that are part of the drug.
In addition, Nootropil tablets are contraindicated in children under three years old, and syrup in children under one year old.
It is not recommended to prescribe medication to patients who have hemostasis abnormalities, as well as after extensive surgery and in case of severe bleeding.
Methods of administration and dosage
Regardless of the form of release, the drug based on piracetam is applied orally inside. Reception is recommended to eat before meals or during meals, and you need to drink plenty of water.
Depending on the disease, Nootropil is prescribed in the following dosages:
With symptomatic treatment of psychoorganic disorders, dizziness and imbalance - one or two tablets once a day.- In the treatment of cortical myoclonus, one tablet three times a day. At the same time every three days the dosage is increased by one pill. An increase in dosage occurs until the maximum dose reaches six tablets per day.
- With pediatric dyslexia, half a pill twice a day.
With symptomatic treatment of psychoorganic disorders, dizziness and imbalance - one or two tablets once a day.The course of treatment with this drug is from two to six months. In this case, after continuous semi-annual administration, it is necessary to cancel the medication. To do this, daily reduce its dose.
Patients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency who take Nootropil for a long time should monitor the functioning of the kidneys.
Overdose and side effects
In case of drug overdose, try to induce vomiting or flush the stomach with a light manganese solution.
When taking the drug for the first time and long-term therapy, the following side effects may occur:
- A disorder of the nervous system, which can be expressed as inhibition, drowsiness, depression, asthenia, anxiety, insomnia, and increased sexual activity.
- Disorders of the digestive system, characterized by nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen.
- The increase in total body weight.
- The occurrence of allergic reactions in the form of urticaria, itching, angioedema and other anaphylactic reactions.
If there are side effects, it is recommended to reduce the dosage or completely stop taking the drug.
Simultaneous use with other medicines
Parallel administration of Nootropil with other medicinal preparations tends to have the following effects on the body:
- In combination with the thyroid hormone, there have been cases of irritability and confusion.
- With indirect anticoagulants. May reduce platelet aggregation, blood viscosity and fibrinogen concentration.
- With alcohol. It has no effect on the concentration of piracetam in blood serum.
special instructions
Nootropil needs to be appointed with special care to people with diseases of kidneys and aggregation of thrombocytes.
During the period of treatment with this drug, care must be taken when driving vehicles and other potentially dangerous activities that require increased attention and speed of reactions.
Substitute drugs
Nootropil has a very large number of analogs, which are distinguished by the active substance, the manufacturer and, accordingly, the price. In our country, the most common are the following two similar medicines:
- Lucetam. It is produced in the form of tablets and solution for intramuscular or intravenous injections. Since this drug has the same active ingredient as Nootropil, its dosage and methods of use are the same.
- Piracetam. The main and cheaper analog of Nootropil. In addition to tablets and solution for injection, piracetam is made in the form of granules, which, when diluted with water, form a sweet suspension for children.
Cost and storage conditions
The average price of Nootropil in the Russian Federation is about three hundred rubles for fifteen tablets.
The dark and cool place is necessary for storage of medicine.
The shelf life of the drug is three years.
Reviews
According to reviews on the Internet, Nootropil is an effective drug that is especially effective in the early stages of psycho-emotional disorders. Also positively proven in the treatment of child neurosis and minor underdevelopment.
My job is connected with constant brain activity, and recently I spent a lot of time in the office, there was almost no weekend. The doctor ordered to drink Nootropil. Of course, he helped me: I began to work better, concentration appeared, my memory improved. I studied the side effects before taking it, but did not encounter any of the above.
Anna, 35 years old
The course of Nootropil on the session was cut, because it was a very tense time, because of the load, the concentration decreased - I wanted to help the brain, improve memory. The only nuance that I didn’t like was the beginning of the action not immediately, so next time I’ll start drinking a couple of weeks before my studies. Also, the disadvantages include sleep disturbances, insomnia, but it lasted just a couple of days, so I cannot call it a serious side effect.
Irina, 19 years old
