Impaired cerebral circulation has become a real problem of modern society. There are many reasons for this pathological condition. These are violations of the rules of nutrition, nervous overstrain, environmental degradation, stressful conditions … Experts include Nicergoline, analogues and synonyms of this drug, among modern vasodilators that help against such an ailment.
Composition of the drug and release form
An effective drug for the normalization of cerebral circulation is available in a form convenient for therapy: in ampoules and tablets. Injection ampoules contain:
- Nicergoline in the form of white powder and excipients;
- sodium chloride to dissolve the powder.
The tablet form of the drug consists of active and excipients:
- nicergoline;
- potato starch;
- milk sugar;
- excipients.
"Nicergolin Ferein" manufacturers also produce in ampoule and tablet form. The active substance is nicergoline, belonging to the group of alpha-blockers.
Action on arteries and vessels
After ingestion or injection of the drug into the body, the active substance begins to act on the arteries of the brain, resulting in:
- improves the function of blood circulation in the brain;
- reduced vascular resistance;
- arterial blood flow increases;
- improves consumption and absorption of oxygen and glucose by tissues and brain cells.
The active substance also affects the functioning of the lungs and the respiratory system as a whole.
- Expands the blood vessels in the lungs, improving the blood supply to the respiratory system.
- Normalizes the blood supply to the limbs.
In addition, in most patients, while taking Nicergoline, there is a normalization of blood pressure, a decrease in vascular tone.
Indications for use for treatment
The drug "Nicergoline" itself, analogues and synonyms of this drug adrenoblocker should be taken only after a detailed consultation and as directed by a doctor. These drugs are prescribed for complex vascular pathologies.
- With persistent disorders of the functions of cerebral metabolic vessels. This pathology can be diagnosed in a patient in both acute and chronic forms and develops against the background of hypertension, atherosclerosis, embolism, thrombosis, ischemic and vascular problems.
- With circulatory disorders of the peripheral parts of the brain.
- For complex manifestations of migraine.
- In acute circulatory disorders of the extremities.
- With pathological processes in the cornea of the eyes.
- In the complex treatment of hypertensive crises.
- For diabetic retinopathy and optic neuropathy.
A wide range of indications for use makes this drug of the blocker group a universal remedy in the treatment of central and peripheral circulatory disorders. In addition, the effect of taking Nicergoline is observed quickly, since the maximum concentration of the active substance is diagnosed in the body within an hour after ingestion.
Use and dosage of the drug
Specialists draw the attention of patients to the fact that you should not independently deviate from the dosage and the rules for taking the drug "Nicergoline". Analogues of this drug should also be selected by the doctor if necessary, while the doctor adjusts their dosage and regularity of intake.
As a rule, doctors prescribe an adrenergic blocker to their patients in the following dosage:
- in the form of intramuscular injections twice a day, 2-4 mg each, depending on the severity of the pathological process, with a course of treatment of 5 days;
- in tablet form, the drug is prescribed 1-2 tablets three times a day for a course of treatment of 3 weeks.
For better absorption of tablets, it is recommended to take them immediately before meals. In addition, doctors draw the attention of their patients to the fact that this medicine is characterized by delayed excretion from the body, which can lead to accumulation of the active substance andoverdose.
Side effects
Nicergoline leads to various side effects and undesirable manifestations in the body. Its analogues can also provoke similar undesirable symptoms while taking it.
- Possibly a sharp drop in blood pressure, accompanied by dizziness up to loss of consciousness.
- Nausea and pain in the stomach, problems with the gastrointestinal tract are also frequent accompaniments of taking adrenoblockers.
- An increase in body temperature, drowsiness should also alert the patient if they appear while taking Nicergoline or analogues of the drug.
- Side effects can also appear locally in the form of an allergic rash, itching, redness of certain areas of the skin.
If you find symptoms of side effects while taking adrenergic blockers, you should contact your doctor for a correction of the therapeutic effect.
Drug analogues
Experts refer to analogues of "Nicergoline" drugs that have an identical (similar) active ingredient. In most cases, doctors prescribe Nicergoline to patients, the price of which is considered the most affordable on the modern pharmaceutical market:
- price for ampoule forms of the drug ranges from 700 rubles for a complete drug complex with saline (5 ampoules);
- price for a tablet preparation averages about 300 rubles for 30 tablets.
Kabsolute analogues include Sermion, Ergotop. Instructions for use, the price of the latter differs little from the features of Nicergolin, with the exception of a higher cost.
The main active ingredient of nicergoline is also in its analogue called Sermion. The instruction, the price of this drug are also identical to Nicergoline, but the latter can fluctuate upwards:
- an ampoule of powder together with a solution is estimated by manufacturers within 700 rubles;
- tablet form - from 350 rubles for 30 tablets.
Whatever drug the doctor chooses for the patient, do not forget that you need to be treated correctly, following all the recommendations and dosage. You should also not trust one hundred percent reviews of medicines, since the body of each person is individual. Specialists draw the attention of patients to the fact that the active substance of all these drugs is nicergoline. The price of the original drug may also be in his favor.
