The drug Encephabol. Instructions
Medication "Encephabol" (syrup, tablets)refers to nootropic drugs. The drug improves memory. According to reviews of people, the medicine, despite the fact that the mechanism of its action is not fully understood, effectively increases the concentration of attention.
The active component of the drug (pyrithinol)increases the utilization and uptake of glucose, enhances the metabolism (exchange) of nucleic acids. Due to the stabilization of the membrane structure of nerve cells, the formation of free radicals is reduced. Increasing the plasticity of erythrocytes and the concentration of ATP, thereby reducing the viscosity of the blood, pyrithinol improves blood circulation in the ischemic areas of the brain.
Tablets "Encephabol" instruction recommends whenposttraumatic and discirculatory encephalopathy, consequences of encephalitis, dementia of various nature. In combination with other drugs, medication is indicated with a decrease in mental performance. The drug "Encephabol" is also prescribed in pediatrics. Indications for use include such children's pathologies as oligophrenia, cerebroasthenic syndrome, delay in mental development, exogenous intoxications, consequences of encephalitis, encephalopathy.
The "Encephabol" (syrup) medication is recommended as maintenance therapy after TBI (craniocerebral trauma), complicated by a violation of consciousness, cerebral events, insomnia.
Contraindications for hypersensitivity drug. The instruction "Encephabol" does not recommend the instruction for kidney and liver disorders, expressed changes in the blood picture, children under seven years (for tablets), as well as for autoimmune diseases, with increased sensitivity to fructose (for syrup).
Dosage is established by the doctor individually, taking into account the patient's reaction to therapy and the severity of the pathology.
For adults, the average dosage is 600 milligrams per day (three times two tablets or ten milliliters of syrup).
Recommended reception after or during a meal. When sleep disturbance is not recommended use in the evening.
The duration of the course is determined inaccording to the clinical picture. Treatment of chronic pathologies should last no less than eight weeks. Optimal therapeutic efficacy is observed after six to twelve weeks. Three months after the beginning of the use of the Encephabol tool, the instruction recommends establishing the presence of indications for the continuation of treatment.
When taking the drug in certain casesthere are side reactions of varying severity in the form of fever, diarrhea, vomiting, rashes, nausea, itching. To the rare side effects when taking the drug "Encephabol" the instruction refers to thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, cholestasis, fatigue or agitation, dizziness. Very rarely there are pains in the muscles, as well as dyspnoea, alopecia, and leukopenia.
Allergic reactions are typical, as a rule, for patients who are hypersensitive to D-penicillamine, which has a similar chemical structure with pyrithinol.
The active component of the preparation "Encephabol"penetrates the placental barrier. The conducted studies did not reveal the presence of embryotoxic or teratogenic action of the drug. A small amount of pyrithinol penetrates into the milk. In this regard, the rationale for prescribing Encephabol during lactation and pregnancy is determined by the doctor.
In case of an overdose, adverse reactions to the drug are aggravated. To eliminate symptoms washed stomach, assign activated charcoal.
Before applying Encephabol, you should consult your doctor and study the instructions carefully.
