The drug "Stresam", the price of which is about 200 rubles, is included in the group of anxiolytics (tranquilizers). The drug has a moderate sedative activity. The tool does not provoke addiction, and there is no withdrawal syndrome. When taken orally, the drug is rapidly absorbed. After two or three hours, the highest concentration of the drug is noted. The drug crosses the placental barrier. Metabolism occurs in the liver fairly quickly. The agent is excreted mainly in the urine.
Indications
Medication "Strezam" (instruction, expert reviews confirm this) is effective in states of anxiety, internal tension, fear. It is taken with low mood, increased irritability, including those caused by somatic diseases and cardiovascular nature in particular.
Dosing regimen
In accordance with the patient's condition, the duration of treatment and the amount of the drug are determined. Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the instruction recommends taking Stresam 1 capsule (50 mg) three times or 2 capsules (100 mg) twice a day. Duration of admission - from several days to 4-6 weeks.
Side effects
When taking the Stresam medicine (the instruction contains such data), slight drowsiness may occur. As a rule, such a reaction is typical for the first days of admission. With continued therapy, drowsiness usually resolves on its own without additional treatment. In rare cases, an allergy may occur in the form of urticaria, swelling, skin rashes. If other negative manifestations appear, there is no effect from the treatment or the condition worsens, you should visit a doctor, stopping the medication.
Means "Stresam". Instructions: contraindications
The drug is not prescribed for myasthenia gravis, shock conditions, with severe liver/kidney dysfunction. Means "Strezam" instructions do not recommend taking during lactation and during gestation. Do not prescribe medicine and up to 18 years. In the event of pregnancy during therapy, a specialist consultation is necessary on the advisability of continuing treatment.
Preparation "Stresam". Instructions: Special Instructions
When prescribing a drug to patients with galactose and glucose malabsorption syndrome, galactosemia, and lactase deficiency, the presence of lactose in the drug should be taken into account. If you skip the next dose of capsules in the next dose, their number should not be increased. During therapy, it is necessary to abandon the use of alcoholic beverages. Do not exceed the dosage prescribed by your doctor. In case of drug poisoning,excessive drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy. There is no specific antidote. In this regard, in case of an overdose, standard measures are taken to eliminate its consequences. Since the drug can cause drowsiness, people involved in hazardous activities should be careful. For the duration of treatment, it is recommended not to drive, not to work with complex mechanisms or in conditions of need to concentrate.
