The human brain can definitely be called one of the most important organs. After all, it is he who controls our ability to speak, hear, and think. And when a person is overtaken by a disease that affects the basic functions of the brain, he gets into real trouble. It can be injuries and infections, congenital malformations. But doctors unequivocally state that at the first manifestations of various disorders in the body, it is necessary to start treatment. One of the effective means of nootropic and psychostimulating action is the drug "Calcium hopantenate".
Main action
The drug "Calcium hopantenate" was developed on the basis of the action of hopantenic acid. It is this substance that can directly affect the channel GABA receptors in a complex way. Tablets have anticonvulsant and nootropic effects. Significantly increase the resistance of the brain to hypoxia and to the action of toxic substances. In addition, the drug is able to stimulate the process of anabolism in the neurons of the brain. The drug has a sedative effect on the bodyand at the same time has a mild stimulating effect, reduces motor excitation of receptors.
One of the advantages of the drug is its ability to have a positive effect on brain activity and physical activity. Due to the ability to normalize GABA in chronic alcoholism, it is widely used to bring patients out of binge drinking and in the complex treatment of addiction. The drug prolongs the action of novocaine and sulfanilamide by inhibiting acetylation reactions. Significantly inhibits the bladder reflex and detrusor tone. This allows the use of the drug "Calcium hopantenate" in the treatment of enuresis.
Interaction with the body
The drug "Calcium hopantenate", tablets of which are prescribed for many diseases, is quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The drug is able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, reaching the highest concentration in the liver, skin and kidneys of a person. After 1-1.5 hours, the drug reaches its maximum concentration in the blood. Note that the drug is not metabolized and is excreted from the body almost unchanged within 48 hours: with urine - 67.5%, with feces - 28.5%.
Composition and release form
The drug is available in the form of tablets at a dosage of 250 mg. The active ingredient is hopantenic acid. Auxiliary ingredients: talc, magnesium carbonate water, calcium stearate, potato starch. The drug belongs to the group of nootropic and psychostimulant drugs.
For what diseases is prescribed
Note that Calcium Hopantenate tablets (the instructions for use clearly indicate this) are mainly prescribed in combination therapy with other medicines. Conditions for which they are used:
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency resulting from atherosclerotic changes in brain vessels.
- Epilepsy associated with inhibition of mental reactions and processes, convulsions (in combination with other drugs).
- Cognitive impairment in brain damage: trauma of the skull and brain, consequences of infections.
- Extrapyramidal brain disorders - Huntington's chorea, myoclonus epilepsy.
- Neurogenic problems associated with urination disorders: urge incontinence, enuresis, urgency, pollakiuria.
- Parkinson's disease, hepatolenticular degeneration.
The smallest
Note that the drug "Calcium hopantenate" is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. However, after reaching this age, it is quite effectively used in therapy:
- Perenatal encephalopathy.
- Developmental retardation at various levels.
- Developmental delays: mental, motor, conversational. Also used when these disorders are observed in the patient in the complex.
- Cerebral Palsy.
- Stuttering.
- Hyperkinetic disorders in babies: attention deficit disorder, nervous tics.
- Neurotic states.
Before the complex treatment of the above disorders, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The appointment of "Calcium hopantenate" to children (reviews from parents confirm this) not only shows a good result in treatment, but also has no side effects.
How to use it correctly
Remember that only a doctor can prescribe an adequate dose of the drug, depending on the disease. It is recommended to take the tablets about half an hour after a meal, you can not use it on an empty stomach. Volumes:
- Adults and children from 12 years old - from 0.25 to 1 g. Toddlers from 3 to 12 years old - 0.75 to 0.5 g. Such indications refer to a single dose of pills.
- The daily dose should be: children from 12 years old and adult patients - 1.5-3 g, small patients from 3 to 12 years old - no more than 0.75-3 g.
The course of drug treatment is determined depending on the diagnosis and the degree of neglect of the disease. Usually it is from 1 to 4 months. In special cases, the duration of the drug can be increased to six months. After following this regimen of therapy, it is recommended to take a break, it can be repeated only after 3-6 months.
Specific treatment
For each disease, it is recommended to conduct a specific course of treatment that will achieve maximum effectiveness from the use of the drug "Calcium hopantenate":
- Injuries to the skull and brain, neuroinfections. Children from 3 years old and adults are prescribed 0.25 g of the drug up to 4 times a day.
- Epilepsy. Babies from 3 to 12 years old - 0.25-0.5 g, from 3 to 4 doses per day; from 12 years old and adults, the recommended dose is 0.5 to 1 g (4 times a day). Such a course of treatment is quite long and can take 6 months.
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency: adult patients consume 0.25 g up to 4 times a day.
- Decrease in brain activity and psycho-emotional overload. It is recommended to undergo a course of treatment: for children from 3 years old and adults, the allowable dose is 0.25 g, 2-3 times a day.
- Urination disorder. Adults and children from 12 years old - 0.5-1 g up to 3 times a day, from 3 to 12 years old - 0.25-0.5 g. The dose for a child can be calculated based on body weight: 25-50 mg / kg. The course of such maintenance therapy is from 1 to 3 months.
- Stuttering, nervous tics, neurotic states. Children from 3 to 12 years old - 0.25-0.5 g up to 6 times a day. Prescribe treatment for up to 4 months. From 12 years old and adult patients - 1.5-3 g per day up to 5 months.
- Perinatal encephalopathy, mental retardation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy. From 3 to 12 years - 0.5 g up to 6 times a day. Duration – 3 months.
- Speech delay. 0.5 g 3-4 times a day, course - 3 months.
It is worth noting that doctors, prescribing the drug "Calcium hopantenate", the price of which is from 300 to 400 r. per package, use the following tactics:
- Adequate dose is increased over 5-12 days and has already taken the maximum amount of medication for 15-40 days.
- Further, the dose is gradually reduced until completely canceled. Be sure to take a break between taking the remedy for a period of 1 to 3 months.
Contraindications for use
Do not use the drug if you have an excessive sensitivity to at least one of the substances of the drug. Not recommended for people with acute kidney disease, in the 1st trimester of pregnancy, children under 3 years old and nursing mothers.
Adverse reactions
The drug "Calcium hopantenate" (reviews confirm this) very rarely causes side effects. It is necessary to observe the dosage, and then the drug will not harm your body. In case of using a large number of tablets, immediately rinse the stomach, drink activated charcoal and be sure to consult a doctor. The drug is well tolerated by the body, but allergic reactions may occur in the form of skin rashes, conjunctivitis, rhinitis.
Important to consider
If you are undergoing a fairly long treatment with the drug, it is not recommended to take drugs with a nootropic and stimulating effect at the same time. You should not use calcium in the evening and at night, otherwise you will not be able to fall asleep, excitability will increase. Drink it in the morning, before lunch. Remember that during therapy it is necessary to be very careful when working with precise mechanisms and driving a car, inhibited reactions may occur or,on the contrary, nervous states.
Interactions with other drugs
The drug "Calcium hopantenate" (instructions for use confirms this) is not recommended to be combined with barbiturates, since the active substance causes a prolonging effect of the latter. In addition, the medicine can enhance the effect of local antiseptics. The action of hopantenic acid is enhanced in combination with glycine.
