Tablets "Betaserk" are an analogue of histamine of synthetic origin, which affects the H1 and H3 receptors located in the inner ear, as well as the vestibular nucleus of the brain. The drug improves blood circulation and lymphatic circulation in the structures of the inner ear and contributes to the normalization of the vestibular apparatus. It is used to eliminate dizziness of the vestibular type, improve hearing when it is reduced, etc. Reviews of Betaserk abound.
Composition
At the moment, the drug is produced in only one form - tablets for oral administration. The active ingredient in Betaserc is betahistine, or rather betahistine dihydrochloride, presented in several dosage options - in tablets of 8, 16 and 24 mg. The composition is also supplemented with excipients: mannitol, talc, microcrystalline cellulose and citric acid monohydrate.
Indications
According to the instructions,"Betaserk" is assigned in the following cases:
1. Prevention and treatment of vestibular vertigo, also called vertigo. Pathology can be triggered by diseases such as vestibular neuritis, vertebrobasilar insufficiency, traumatic encephalopathy, dizziness after neurosurgical surgery, atherosclerotic process in the vessels of the brain, etc.
2. Meniere's syndrome is also an indication of Betaserc.
3. Diseases that are accompanied by pain in the head, dizziness, hearing loss, nausea and vomiting, and tinnitus.
The indications of "Betaserk" must be strictly observed. The drug is widely used in cervical osteochondrosis, provoked by vertebrogenic cervicocranialgia or vertebral artery syndrome, as an aid.
Instruction "Betaserk"
The rules for using the drug are the same for all dosages. Tablets are taken orally with meals, with a small amount of purified water. Chewing, breaking or crushing 8 mg tablets is not recommended, as this is the minimum dosage of the drug. The drug of 16 and 24 mg can be divided in half in case of prescribing a lower dosage. For breaking on the tablets, a special notch is provided. The drug is taken according to the same therapeutic regimen for all diseases and pathological conditions. The daily dosage can vary from 24 to 48 mg. The daily dosage prescribed by the doctor should be dividedfor three doses. Tablets are taken after approximately the same intervals.
The course of treatment with Betaserc tablets may differ depending on the rate of improvement in the patient's condition. The doctor may prescribe the drug from two weeks to several months. It is allowed to take the drug for a long period of time. This is considered appropriate, since the components of the drug do not have a pronounced negative effect on internal organs and systems. In addition, Betaserc is not addictive.
Having a history of renal or hepatic insufficiency, as well as advanced age, is not a reason for adjusting the dosage of the drug down. Clinical studies on this topic have not been conducted, but considerable experience with the drug indicates its safety in the elderly and patients suffering from kidney or liver failure.
Adverse reactions
According to reviews of "Betaserk", against the background of taking a number of undesirable reactions, such as:
1. Nausea and vomiting.
2. Dyspeptic symptoms such as flatulence, belching, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, etc.
3. Soreness in the intestines and stomach.
4. Feeling of heaviness in the stomach area.
5. Pain in the head.
6. An allergic reaction accompanied by hives, itching and rashes, anaphylactic and angioedema.
Pain in the abdomen, as well as dyspeptic symptoms quickly pass after sometime since the start of taking "Betaserk". If these symptoms persist within two weeks of taking the above symptoms, you should adjust the dosage or start taking the drug directly with food.
Contraindications
Betaserc in any dosage is contraindicated if a person has a history of the following diseases and conditions:
1. Hypersensitivity to the components that make up the drug.
2. Pheochromocytoma.
3. Disease of the stomach and duodenum, accompanied by the appearance of ulcers during the period of exacerbation.
4. The period of bearing a child and breastfeeding.
There are also conditions when the drug is allowed to be taken, but with caution. For example, with a history of bronchial asthma or peptic ulcer. In the presence of these diseases, taking "Betaserc" is allowed only with regular monitoring of the patient's condition.
Compatibility of "Betaserc" with alcohol is of interest to many.
Research on such an interaction has not been conducted, so there is no definite answer to such a question. Of course, the drug is effective and has a positive effect on the brain, but it is forbidden to use it for the treatment of alcohol dependence. The product contains 96% ethanol, which can lead to an increase in the patient's craving for alcohol and a breakdown.
Overdose
To date, only a few cases of Betaserc overdose have been reported, when the patient immediately took 640 mg of betahistine, which corresponds to 80tablets in the minimum dosage. If the dosages prescribed by the instructions are excessively exceeded, the following symptoms appear:
1. Nausea and vomiting.
2. Pain in the head.
3. Dizziness.
4. Redness of the skin on the face.
5. Tachycardia.
6. Bronchial spasm.
7. Hypotension.
8. Convulsive syndrome.
Signs of overdose, such as hypotension, tachycardia, and bronchospasm, have been reported with intentionally taking abnormal amounts of pills. At the same time, Betaserc was taken along with other drugs. But even under these conditions, it was possible to save the patient and adapt him to normal life. Treatment is standard: first, the stomach is washed, then sorbents are taken. Further symptomatic treatment may be carried out.
Below we will consider analogues and substitutes for Betaserk.
Analogues
Any drug has a number of similar drugs, divided into two types - analogues and synonyms (generics). The latter are drugs that contain the same active ingredient as the original drug. Accordingly, for Betaserc, a drug based on betahistine will be considered a synonym.
An analogue is a drug with similar therapeutic properties, but different active ingredients. For Betaserk, those drugs that positively affect the process of blood circulation in the brain will be considered similar drugs.
Thus, synonyms for the drug are:
1. Asniton.
2. Betahistine.
3. Betaver.
4. "Vazoserk".
5. Betacentrin.
6. Vestibo.
7. Denoise.
8. Vertran.
9. Microzer.
10. Tagista.
11. Westicap.
Analogues of "Betaserk" are:
1. "Cinnarizine".
2. Stugeron.
Replacing one drug with another, especially when it comes to analogues, not synonyms, should be done only in agreement with the attending physician. This will help to avoid unwanted reactions to the new drug.
Reviews
Most of the reviews about "Betaserk" contain information about the positive effect of the drug on the body. Its high efficiency and speed are emphasized. The drug helps to eliminate dizziness, a feeling of staggering from side to side and tinnitus. It helps people who suffer from vascular diseases.
Literally after a few days of taking Betaserc, the symptoms of various diseases of the cerebral vessels disappear. However, to get a stable and long-lasting effect, you need to take the drug for at least one month. After undergoing a course of treatment, many note that they are no longer afraid to fall on the street or at home, go to work and use public transport without fear. Reviews of Betaserk confirm this.
The drug is often prescribed as a maintenance remedy for hypertension. It eliminates the dizziness, tinnitus and unsteadiness when walking that accompaniesthis disease. Patients confirm that their condition has improved significantly while taking the drug.
Flaws
In addition to many positive qualities, the reviews contain information about the shortcomings of the drug. First of all, this is the high cost of tablets, which makes it inaccessible to many segments of the population. In addition, the drug often causes digestive disorders, accompanied by soreness in the abdomen. It should be noted that these shortcomings are perceived by people as tolerable and are generally not considered serious disadvantages.
Some patients complain about the complete absence of a therapeutic effect when taking the drug, as well as the appearance of allergies. These reviews are few, and they are due to the individual reaction to the reception of "Betaserk". There are no negative reviews about the use of the drug as part of the complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.
Conclusions
Thus, we can conclude that Betaserc is an effective and effective remedy for dizziness, helping patients return to a normal lifestyle, without fear of losing balance and falling on the street or at home. The drug is certainly useful in relation to the restoration of cerebral circulation disturbed for various reasons. It has practically no contraindications and very rarely leads to the development of adverse reactions.
