The human brain is a complex system that ensures the normal functioning of the whole organism. Every day, millions of nerve impulses and chemical reactions occur in it, allowing different departments to interact with each other, maintaining a he althy mind. The slightest violations due to certain factors lead to a malfunction of the subtle mechanism, provoke the development of diseases.
Features
Piracetam "Obolenskoe" is an effective drug that allows you to normalize the functioning of the brain, damaged by various adverse factors. Belongs to the group of nootropics and psychostimulants.
The composition of the drug includes the active ingredient - piracetam, as well as additional components. They are listed below:
- magnesium stearate;
- polyethylene glycol 6000;
- croscarmellose sodium;
- colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide.
Pyracetam "Obolenskoye" 800, 400 and 200 mg in cardboard boxes of 30 pieces can be purchased at the pharmacy. The tablets are oblong in shape and are colored white.color.
The cost can vary from 25 to 98 rubles. It all depends on the region of your residence, the amount and dosage of the active substance.
According to many patients, they regularly undergo treatment with the drug to eliminate unpleasant symptoms associated with the deterioration of the functioning of an important organ, especially since the low cost does not hurt much.
Before starting therapy, a doctor's consultation is required, because the pills have a number of contraindications and side effects. If used or dosed incorrectly, they can be harmful to he alth.
Pharmacological properties
Once in the body, piracetam "Obolenskoe" has a beneficial effect on the brain, namely:
- stabilizes his work;
- improves memory and mood;
- increases the period of wakefulness in patients with pathologies of the nervous system;
- increases learning ability;
- activate associative processes;
- protects against the damaging effects of toxic substances and hypoxia;
- normalizes blood circulation;
- promotes the passage of red blood cells through the vessels.
Penetrates into all biological fluids, easily overcomes the placental and hemolytic barrier. Quickly reaches the destination, where it immediately begins to have a healing effect.
According to many doctors, the spectrum of action of the substance is much wider than indicated inofficial description.
Assigned to
According to the official instructions, piracetam "Obolenskoye" is used in patients with brain pathologies that occur against the background of:
1. Toxic, vascular and traumatic effects.
2. Alcohol addiction.
3. Poisoning with barbiturates, methyl alcohol, poisons.
4. Viral neuroinfections.
Indications for taking the drug are the following diseases and conditions:
- depression;
- schizophrenia;
- asthenia;
- psychosis;
- Alzheimer's disease;
- impaired memory, concentration;
- dizziness due to various causes;
- dyscirculatory atherosclerotic encephalopathy.
Patients who used these nootropic pills noticed a significant improvement after just a few days of taking.
Treatment of children
The drug is actively used in pediatric practice. According to the official instructions for use, piracetam "Obolenskoye" is used for:
- hypoxia, asphyxia;
- injuries;
- developmental delay;
- increased excitability (hyperactivity);
- attention problems;
- complications of encephalitis, meningitis;
- learning difficulties.
In most cases, the substance rarely acts as a monocomponent. Most often it is combined with other means. However, such a scheme should be regulated by a qualified specialist.
According to parents, after undergoing treatment, many babies showed significant improvement. Children behaved more calmly, easily remembered new information. Sleep became stronger, night screams stopped.
Piracetam "Obolenskoe" (800 mg) is not prescribed at an early age (under 7 years).
The effectiveness of the treatment mainly depends on the correct application, therefore, self-use may be useless and even harmful.
Dosage
Pills are taken orally whole, without chewing and drinking plenty of liquid.
The best therapeutic effect is observed when the drug is taken on an empty stomach. If there are problems with the gastrointestinal tract, in particular with the stomach, it is recommended to carry out therapy during meals.
Dosage for various indications of piracetam "Obolenskoye":
- Stroke - 4.8 g (divided into 2-3 doses).
- Psychoorganic disorders. First week 4.8 g, then decrease to 1.2-2.4 g Take two to three times a day.
- Withdrawal syndrome. Start at 12 grams (3-4 times a day), then lower to 2.4 grams (as a maintenance dose).
- Vestibular disorders, dizziness - 2, 4 - 4 - 8 y.
- Sickle cell anemia - 160 g Four times a day.
In children from 7 years old, 3.3 g is prescribed, which are divided into 2-3 doses.
In the presence of renal insufficiency, piracetam "Obolenskoye" may be prescribed depending oncreatinine level. If it is more than 80, then the dosage does not need to be adjusted. In all other cases, adhere to the following scheme:
- 50 - 79. It is acceptable to take 2/3 of the daily allowance.
- 30 – 49. 1/3 in 2 steps.
- 30 – 20. 1/6 part once a day.
In cases where long-term treatment is necessary, the indicator is periodically monitored.
The liver does not take part in the excretion of the substance. Therefore, such patients receive the usual dosage.
In the absence of a positive effect or the development of side effects, the scheme is reviewed.
Contraindications
The following categories of people are not recommended to use the drug piracetam "Obolenskoye", these are:
- pregnant;
- women during lactation;
- patients with severely impaired kidney and liver function;
- people with allergic intolerance to the main or other components that make up the drug.
In some cases, use during childbearing is still possible if the risk to the he alth of the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.
As for children, the use of the active substance is permissible from birth. However, for this, other forms of medicine are used (ampoules, solutions for droppers, etc.), which are not in the line of Obolenskoye piracetam manufacturers. In the form of tablets, the medication has been used since the age of 7.
Strictly prohibitedtreatment for acute hemorrhagic stroke.
Special Instructions
Medication should be used with caution by individuals:
- requiring hemodialysis and bleeding;
- with violation of homeostasis;
- during treatment for cortical myoclonus;
- with coronary insufficiency.
- suffering from any kind of epilepsy. Tablets can increase the frequency of attacks, so they are treated under the supervision of a specialist and in low doses.
Almost all patients who took the drug noted a slight slowdown in movement and speed of thinking, so this fact must be taken into account when visiting places where increased concentration of attention is required, including drivers.
According to multiple reviews, piracetam "Obolenskoe" causes sleep disturbance. Such patients are advised to avoid taking evening pills and increase the dosage during the day.
Interactions with other drugs and side effects
Before starting treatment, the doctor will definitely need to report the presence of uncured diseases and the drugs used. And all because this nootropic:
- reduces the need for high doses of nitroglycerin;
- increases the effectiveness of antidepressants and antianginal drugs.
It is worth noting that taking pills is often well tolerated by patients, but in rare cases it may occur:
- drowsy;
- sluggishness;
- irritability;
- increasedexcitability, including sexual;
- dizziness;
- diarrhea;
- nausea, vomiting;
- bloating.
Symptoms disappear after a short period of time, after the drug is discontinued. Such conditions are typical for people who violate the instructions for use of piracetam "Obolenskoye" or actively practice self-medication.
Exceeding recommended dosages
The therapeutic regimen is selected individually for each patient and depends on many factors:
- age;
- gender;
- main and comorbidities;
- test results;
- drugs taken, etc.
Its violation, expressed in the excessive use of pills, can threaten to increase all side effects. The substance has no antidote.
So sick:
- They wash the stomach.
- Prescribe symptomatic treatment.
- Perform hemodialysis (in severe cases).
Storage and holiday conditions
The drug can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription.
Keep it in a dark, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.
After 4 years from the date of manufacture, the drug becomes unusable.
It is forbidden to leave medicine in places accessible to children.
Analogues
To date, patientshaving indications for the use of piracetam "Obolenskoye" can replace it with other means of domestic and foreign manufacturers. The main thing is that they have an identical composition. The drugs differ in price and form of release, but have the same effect. These include:
- memotropil;
- nootropil;
- lucetam;
- piracetam of various brands.
Often, the substance is part of complex preparations to improve brain function. These include the popular phezam and its cheaper counterparts.
Piracetam "Obolenskoye" has long been used for the complex treatment of various disorders of brain activity. During this time, he showed himself from the best side. Most patients noted a pronounced therapeutic effect, which did not disappear after discontinuation of the drug. Deterioration of well-being was observed extremely rarely. Doctors attribute this fact to the wrong prescription or use of the drug.
