The drug "Gepa-Merz". Instructions for use
The drug "Gepa-Merz" is a hepatoprotective agent. The drug is available as a concentrate for the infusion solution and granules for making a solution for oral administration.
The drug "Gepa-Merz". Description
The active substance L-ornithine-L-aspartateaffects the synthesis of glutamine and urea with the help of amino acids aspartate and ornithine. As a result of the research, it was found that enhancing the synthesis of glutamine helps to reduce the ammonia content. In some cases, the ratio of branched and aromatic amino acids was improved.
The drug improves the production of growth hormone and insulin, promotes protein metabolism against the background of pathologies in which parenteral nutrition is necessary.
Medication "Gepa-Merz" (powder for injectionsolution) is prescribed for chronic and acute liver diseases complicated by hypera-isotemia (toxic lesions, fatty degeneration, cirrhosis, hepatitis). Indications also include hepatic encephalopathy (pronounced and latent), especially when combined therapy for disorders of consciousness (precoma or coma).
Granulate for making a solution for receptionoral "Hepa-Mertz" instructions for use recommends for violations in detoxification liver function (against the background of drinking or overeating).
The granules are dissolved in 200 milliliters of liquid. Take the medicine "Gepa-Merz" instructions for use three times a day after meals. Dosage at the same time - three to six grams (one or two sachets).
Intravenously infusion drug "Gepa-Merz"Instruction for use recommends the introduction of up to twenty grams per day (four ampoules). The drug concentrate is dissolved in 500 milliliters of the infusion solution. Patients with a disorder of consciousness (in a state of coma or precoma) may be administered up to eight ampoules per day (taking into account the severity of the condition). For 500 milliliters of solution for infusions, it is recommended to dissolve no more than six ampoules.
Drip introduction of the drug "Gepa-Merz"Instructions for use recommend that you exercise at a speed of five grams per hour. Duration and frequency of infusions, as well as the duration of treatment is determined individually. With impaired liver function to prevent nausea and vomiting, the rate of administration should be adjusted according to the patient's condition.
In the treatment of children, concentrate for the solution for infusion of "Hepa-Merz" is not applied.
The drug is contraindicated in the severe phase of kidney failure, hypersensitivity.
As practice shows, if observedThe therapeutic dosage of the drug is tolerated well. Among the possible side effects when using the medication "Gepa-Merz" instructions for use notes allergic reactions, nausea or vomiting (rarely). As a rule, the symptoms are short and do not require discontinuation of treatment.
Despite the lack of information about the perniciousimpact of the drug in the prenatal period and with lactation, the appointment is strictly according to the indications. The condition of nursing and pregnant women should be monitored by a specialist.
As clinical practice shows, itselfthe pathology in which the Hepa-Mertz drug is used adversely affects the ability to concentrate attention and manage complex mechanisms or transport. Thus, in patients taking the drug, this ability can also be disrupted.
When using the drug according to the prescription of a specialist, there is no overdose. In some cases, disorders of the digestive system are likely.
The use of the "Hepa-Mertz" means must be agreed with the doctor.
