Neuroplant

Neuroplant is a drug from the pharmaceutical subcategory of antidepressants. It has a plant nature, helps in the treatment of various disorders associated with the functioning of the autonomic NS, and in addition the central nervous system.

The active element of the drug is the extract of Hypericum. The drug helps to improve mood and psycho-emotional state, has antidepressant activity. The tablet of the drug contains 0.3 g of the active drug component (Hypericum).

Indications Neuroplants

It is used for psycho-vegetative disorders, a state of depression, anxiety, and also with a strong nervous tension and weakening of the physical condition.

Release form

The release of the pharmaceutical component is implemented in tablets - 20 pieces inside the plate. In a pack - 1-2 records.

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Pharmacodynamics

It is believed that the drug can suppress the activity of MAO-A (mostly), as well as MAO-B (partially). Synthesized with benzodiazepine endings, bioflavonoids have a sedative effect.

Neuroplant helps to improve mood, increases the physical and mental performance of a person, and besides stabilizes sleep.

The antidepressant effect of drugs develops due to its ability to slow down the processes of reverse serotonin, dopamine and adrenaline seizure.

Pharmacokinetics

Indicators of plasma Cmax of the active element reaches after 2.8-3.5 hours from the time of use of the drug. The half-life is 8.5-11.2 hours.

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Dosing and administration

The size of a 1-fold dosage portion is 0.3 g. Taking the medicine is required 3 times per day (thus, the daily dosage size is 0.9 g).

In order to get a noticeable improvement in the symptoms of the disease, therapy is required that lasts 1 month. In the absence of a result after a specified period, or deterioration, even if the drug was taken in accordance with the instructions, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

The drug is taken orally, the tablets do not need to chew - they are swallowed, washed down with plain water. Drug use is not tied to food intake.

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Use Neuroplants during pregnancy

Because the experience of using the drug during breastfeeding or pregnancy is extremely limited, it is not prescribed during these periods.

Contraindications

The main contraindications:

• use in conjunction with substances that slow down HIV protease, cyclosporine or indinavir;
• enhanced photosensitivity.

Side effects Neuroplants

Among the side effects are:

• severe fatigue, psycho-emotional stress, photosensitivity;
• itching, allergic manifestations;
• dyspeptic disorders.

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Overdose

With drug intoxication, phototoxic symptoms may develop. In case of such a violation, it is required not to fall under UV light and sunlight for 7 days (stay as little as possible outside, wear closed clothes and use sunscreen substances having a high protection factor). When phototoxic signs appear on the skin, symptomatic procedures are performed.

There is also evidence of the development of confusion or convulsions when using 4.5 g of dry extract per day for 14 days, and in addition an additional 15 g of this substance before hospitalization. In addition, a discomfort in the liver sometimes developed, and a bitter taste in the mouth.

Interactions with other drugs

Neuroplant can lead to a weakening of the therapeutic efficacy of theophylline, normotriptin, indinavir with coumarin anticoagulants, and besides cyclosporine with digoxin, midazolam and HIV retardation agents.

In the case of oral contraception when taking the drug, additional contraceptives should be used.

Photosensitizing drugs potentiate the therapeutic properties of the drug.

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Storage conditions

Neuroplant needs to be kept in a place that is closed to small children. Temperatures - not above 30 ° C.

Shelf life

The neuroplant can be applied for a 36-month term from the date of release of the therapeutic agent.

Application for children

Neuroplant can not be used in pediatrics (until the age of 12 years).

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Analogs

Analogues of the medication are the medicines of Alventa, Depresil with Remeron, Velaksin and Lerivon.

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