"Phenotropil" - a drug in tablet form. He is very famous in our country. Many people have used this drug to eliminate lethargy, increase efficiency, and treat certain conditions. Today, this drug is not produced, but there are hopes that its production will be resumed again. If the medication reappears in pharmacies, people will have a lot of questions: is it possible to combine the intake of alcohol and Phenotropil, in what cases this remedy is used, how it should be drunk. Let's sort this out beforehand just in case.
"Phenotropil" and alcohol
Many people know about "Phenotropil" firsthand, so let's start with the frequently asked question, is it possible to take tablets of this drug and alcohol-containing drinks at the same time. In the literature, narcologists have such observations when patients combined medication and alcohol. People did this in order not to get drunk, not to loseself control. "Phenotropil" really helped. Thanks to him, it was much easier to endure intoxication when taking alcohol.
There are no known adverse effects from combining pills with drinks. However, here you still need to think not about whether Phenotropil can be combined with alcohol. First of all, the harm of alcohol should be taken into account. Due to the reception of Phenotropil, a person does not lose control of himself longer and as a result he drinks more. The more alcohol enters the body, the higher the load on the internal organs - on the heart, on the liver. For this reason, it is still not recommended to combine alcohol-containing drinks and tablets. It is most correct to take medicine in order to cure chronic alcoholism and restore your body after the intoxication of alcohol.
Pharmacotherapeutic group and composition
So, we figured out the compatibility of "Phenotropil" and alcohol. Let's move on to medication. "Phenotropil" refers to nootropic drugs. This is a group that includes drugs that can improve brain function, increase its stability under various extreme loads. Nootropics have a positive effect on memory, thinking, attention. When taken, people improve cerebral circulation.
Phenotropil included one active substance. It bore the same name. The second name of the active substance is phenylpiracetam. One tablet contained either 0.05 g or 0.1 g of this component. added toPhenotropil has a number of other excipients: calcium stearate, potato starch, lactose.
Mechanism of drug action
T. to. "Phenotropil" was produced in tablets, it was intended for oral administration. After use, the drug was rapidly dissolved and absorbed. With blood, the active component was carried through the organs and tissues of the human body. Phenotropil exerted its influence by getting into the brain. The drug improved metabolic processes in this organ, blood circulation. A positive effect was exerted on the ischemic areas of the brain. They improved regional blood flow. Due to the influence of Phenotropil, the level of serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline in the brain increased, redox processes were stimulated, and the energy potential of the body increased due to the utilization of glucose.
The end results of the effect of the drug on the body were observed as follows:
- the speed of information transfer between the hemispheres of the brain became higher, the learning process was facilitated;
- improved concentration, memory;
- improved vision (increased sharpness, brightness);
- increased resistance of brain tissues to hypoxia, toxic effects (for example, to the effects of alcohol on the body) after "Phenotropil";
- increased physical performance;
- increased resistance of the body to stress in conditions of high physical and mental stress;
- improvedmood;
- the threshold of pain sensitivity increased (the drug has an analgesic effect).
Properties identified during research
The mechanism of action of "Phenotropil" was studied during research. In the course of them, many interesting properties were revealed. The drug did not adversely affect embryonic development. He did not provoke the emergence of various deformities, mutations. Also, the active substance of the drug did not poison the fetus, did not lead to his death. But, despite this, the drug was not prescribed to pregnant and lactating women. Phenotropil was not characterized by carcinogenic properties. Toxicity is low. Death due to "Phenotropil" was possible when taking a huge dose - 800 mg of medication per 1 kg of weight.
The medication had no effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The active substance was not metabolized in the body. It was excreted unchanged in the urine (40% of the dose) and in sweat, bile (60% of the dose).
The drug began to act immediately after taking the first pill. With a course of use, patients did not develop drug dependence. Tolerance did not appear, i.e., the reaction of the body did not worsen when Phenotropil was taken again. There was no “withdrawal syndrome” when the drug was discontinued.
Indications for use
The list of conditions and disorders in which Phenotropil was used is quite wide. For example, one ofindications - a violation of learning processes. Young people often took pills while preparing for exams.
The composition of the drug "Phenotropil" helped with neurotic conditions, accompanied by lethargy, deterioration of memory and attention, a decrease in psychomotor activity. The drug was also effective in depression, sluggish states in schizophrenia.
Indications for use were diseases of the central nervous system associated with any vascular problems, metabolic disorders in the brain, intoxication. People often drank Phenotropil tablets for headaches and tinnitus. These are the symptoms that are associated with circulatory disorders in the brain. "Phenotropil" helped to treat such a problem.
Use of the drug by athletes
"Phenotropil" was drunk by athletes before the competition. They did this in order to improve the tolerance of oxygen starvation not only by the brain, but by the tissues of the whole organism. Under certain loads, fatigue and fatigue decreased. This helped athletes improve their performance.
However, Phenotropil was not used immediately before the competition, because it was considered doping. Approximately 2-4 days in advance, it was necessary to remove the drug from the preparatory program for the competition.
The use of "Phenotropil" in obesity and alcoholism
The drug could be used by some obese people, but it was important to understand how this drug works. Phenotropildid not affect metabolism and hormonal levels. In overweight patients, it simply dulled the appetite. In addition, it contributed to the increase in the activity of people. This double effect eventually led to getting rid of extra pounds.
The drug was also used in the treatment of people with cravings for alcohol. "Phenotropil" reduced the manifestations of asthenia, intellectual-mnestic disorders, depression, helped the body cope with intoxication caused by the use of alcohol-containing drinks.
Doses and course of treatment
The dose and duration of use was always determined by the doctor, because "Phenotropil" was a prescription drug. The average single dose is 150 mg. The average daily dose is 250 mg. The maximum daily dose could reach 750 mg, but it was prescribed in extremely rare cases and only in the presence of serious indications.
Required to take pills after meals. The daily dose up to 100 mg was taken 1 time in the morning. The daily dose of more than 100 mg was divided into 2 doses. At the same time, doctors always recommended that their patients not take the medicine later than 15 hours, because in such cases there was a possibility of insomnia.
On average Phenotropil was prescribed for 30 days. The minimum duration of use was 2 weeks. The course of treatment could reach up to 3 months.
Drug out of production
In 2017, it became known that Phenotropil was discontinued. The company "Valenta Pharm" was engaged in the manufacture of this drug. To the questionwhy they removed "Phenotropil" from production, there is an answer. It is known that the drug was created by a group of specialists headed by Valentina Ivanovna Akhapkina. This woman was one of the copyright holders and collaborated with Valenta Pharm.
In 2017, at the initiative of Valentina Akhapkina, cooperation was terminated. Such a decision, according to her, was made due to the fact that the company did not conduct experiments with the aim of introducing Phenotropil into children's practice. Also, no actions were taken to develop new dosage forms, improve this medication.
There were rumors that the drug would be produced again. However, there are no changes to date. "Phenotropil" still does not reach the shelves of pharmacies.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that Phenotropil was originally created for astronauts so that they could cope with high loads, but further studies showed that it can be used in general clinical practice. The drug quickly gained popularity. It was a unique drug with a wide range of indications, ranging from the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system to the treatment of people with cravings for alcohol. "Phenotropil" sometimes caused side effects, but their list was small. The medication may have caused flushing of the skin, psychomotor agitation, a sensation of warmth, and may have raised blood pressure.
