The drug Sodium Bromide is a sedative.
Therapeutic action
Medication "Sodium bromide" has a calming effect on the body, stimulates the processes of inhibition occurring in the cerebral cortex of the head.
The drug effectively eliminates convulsions, restoring the balance between the reactions of excitation and inhibition, which is very important in case of excessive excitability of the nervous system. The agent is absorbed from the gastrointestinal system, and its excretion is carried out by the intestines, kidneys, sweat and mammary glands over a long period. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood after 12 days is halved. The medicine is produced in the form of a solution for internal use, which is available in the form of a liquid - a clear liquid or a reddish brown color - pleasant in taste and smell.
Indications forapplication
The main purpose of the drug "Sodium bromide" is to eliminate irritability and insomnia. In addition, the remedy is successfully used to treat epilepsy, chorea, the initial stage of arterial hypertension, hysteria, neurasthenia, neurosis.
Medication contraindications
"Sodium bromide" (solution) is prohibited for hypersensitivity, hypotension, depression, atherosclerosis.
The remedy is not prescribed for anemia, hepatic, respiratory, renal insufficiency.
Means "Sodium bromide": recipe, instructions for use
Adults are prescribed to take the solution four times a day. Depending on age, children are given from 50 to 500 mg of the drug. With epilepsy, the drug begins to be consumed from 1-2 grams, increasing the volume to 6-8 grams every week. During therapy, the use of table s alt should be limited. For children, a special form of medicine with fruit syrup is prescribed.
Side effects
Medication "Sodium bromide" causes negative reactions, which are manifested by conjunctivitis, rhinitis, cough, skin rash, lethargy, memory impairment. If these side effects occur, the patient is required to enter a solution of sodium chloride and give plenty of fluids. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that regular bowel movements occur. In addition, they wash the skin, rinse the mouth, limit the intake of s alt. The drug can irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, so signs of dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting,nausea.
To prevent these symptoms, you need to take the drug only after a meal, washing down the product with milk or jelly.
Chemical properties
Sodium bromide is a crystalline colorless substance, odorless and s alty in taste, which has good hygroscopicity. An aqueous solution of sodium bromide at ordinary temperature does not undergo hydrolysis. As the temperature rises, hydrobromic acid evaporates from the solution, resulting in an increase in the pH of the solution. When a substance reacts with strong acids, hydrogen bromide is released.
