Vitamin "Alpha tocopherol acetate" belongs to the category of antioxidants. The drug provides protection of various endogenous substances in the body from oxidation. The drug slows down lipid peroxidation, which is activated against the background of many pathologies. This drug is involved in tissue respiration, fat metabolism, protein synthesis, cell proliferation.
Against the background of a deficiency of this vitamin, there are changes in the muscles of a degenerative nature, fragility and permeability of capillaries increase, pathological processes in hepatocytes, nervous tissue are noted, the epithelium of the testicles and seminiferous tubules is reborn. Lack of the element causes hemolytic jaundice in newborns, steatorrhea, malabsorption syndrome. Alpha Tocopherol Acetate is absorbed in the digestive system in the presence of bile acids and fat.
Indications
The drug is prescribed for hypovitaminosis, muscular dystrophies of various nature, dermatomyositis. Indications include Dupuytren's contractures, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, psoriasis. The tool is also recommended to enhance the effectiveness of anticonvulsants.drugs against the background of epilepsy.
How to take Alpha Tocopherol Acetate. Dosing regimen
The agent is prescribed orally in the form of oil solutions, as well as capsules, lozenges. Oil solutions for injections are produced.
As a prophylactic, this fat-soluble vitamin is prescribed up to 10 milligrams. In the treatment of hypovitaminosis, the drug Alpha Tocopherol Acetate is recommended at a dose of up to 40 mg per day.
Against the background of amyotrophic sclerosis, muscular dystrophies and other neuromuscular pathologies, from 50 to 100 milligrams are prescribed per day. Duration of application - from thirty to sixty days. It is recommended to repeat the course after two to three months.
For disorders of spermatogenesis and male potency, the daily dosage is from 100 to 300 milligrams per day. When combined with hormone therapy, the duration of drug use is a month.
Against the background of the threat of termination of pregnancy, the drug "Alpha Tocopherol Acetate" is prescribed 100-150 milligrams per day. Duration of application - seven to fourteen days. In case of deterioration of intrauterine development or in case of threatened abortion, the drug is prescribed every other day or daily during the first 2-3 months of gestation at a dosage of 100 milligrams per day.
With myocardial dystrophy, atherosclerosis, pathologies in peripheral vessels, the agent is used in combination with vitamin A (retinol), 100 milligrams per day. Durationtaking this drug for one to three weeks. If necessary, the therapy is repeated after three to six months.
Against the background of dermatological lesions, Alpha Tocopherol Acetate is recommended for use per day at a dose of 100 milligrams. The duration of the course is twenty to forty days. Experts recommend taking the product with food.
