Oxybral

Oxybral is used to normalize blood circulation in the brain vessels to changed needs. It is used quite often in medical practice. Today, this medication has become widespread.

Indications Oxybral

Indications for the use of Oxybral are the use of the drug for adaptation and normalization of blood circulation in the vessels of the brain. Especially if it is necessary for changed needs. In this case, therapy is aimed at improving, regulating and maintaining brain functions.

The drug is widely used for decreased concentration and cognitive impairment. It is also indicated for head injuries, acute cerebrovascular accidents and diabetic angiopathy. It is also used for hypertension, hypertensive encephalopathy and disorientation in time and space in the presence of mental illnesses.

The medicine is also used for visual and hearing impairments caused by cerebral circulation disorders. Oxybral is capable of improving a person's intellectual abilities, so from this "point of view" it is also widely used. The medicine is used only with the permission of the attending physician and according to his recommendations.

Release form

The release form is microgranules, capsules and injection solution. The prolonged-release capsules contain microgranules of two colors - blue and white. One capsule contains vincamine and auxiliary substances. The main component is only 30 grams, the rest is sucrose, povidone, lactose, gelatin, indigo carmine, talc, shellac and blue sepispress. The blister contains 20 capsules.

If we take into account injection solutions, they are released in ampoules. One ampoule contains 2 ml of transparent colorless liquid. In some cases, it can take on a yellowish tint, there is nothing to worry about. So, one such "bottle" contains 15 mg of vincamine and excipients. It is worth noting right away that they differ from tablets. Excipients: propylene glycol, tartaric acid, sodium metabisulfite, sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid, purified water for injection. The package contains 5 ampoules. Oxybral is not produced in other forms.

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics Oxybral is a drug whose action is aimed at improving cerebral circulation. The main active ingredient is vincamine. This "substance" is of plant origin. It belongs to the alkaloid Vinca minor L. - small periwinkle.

The main effect of the drug is the regulatory effect on the blood vessels of the brain. The drug causes adaptation of the metabolic needs of the brain tissue to the parameters of cerebral blood flow. It perfectly improves metabolic processes in the brain due to the increase in oxidative reactions of glucose. This, in turn, promotes an increase in the formation of energy in the cells and enhances their overall activity.

In hypoxic conditions, the medicine supplies neurons with oxygen. In addition, it normalizes blood circulation in the vessels of the brain. Oxybral is a truly powerful drug that has no special contraindications and is well tolerated by many patients.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics Oxybral - there is a rapid absorption of the drug from the digestive tract, immediately after administration. The active substance of the drug is vincamine. It has a natural environment of origin, so the drug is not able to harm the body.

The drug is well tolerated by patients. It has no hematological or biological toxicity. The drug is not capable of having a negative effect on the liver and kidneys. Therefore, it can be taken even by those people who have problems with these organs. Oxybral is a promising drug for the correction of mental abilities.

The drug is absorbed from the digestive system quite quickly after administration. The full half-life occurs in 60-90 minutes. Approximately 64% of the drug binds to blood proteins. Metabolism occurs in the liver almost completely. Only 6% of the drug is eliminated unchanged in the urine. Oxybral has no special contraindications.

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Dosing and administration

The method of application and dosage are prescribed by the attending physician based on the desired result. Basically, one capsule 2 times a day is enough. It is worth noting right away that the medication can only be taken by adults. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician. Again, this can only be influenced by the problem that needs to be addressed.

Under no circumstances should capsules be given to children. Although the drug can be taken to improve intellectual abilities, this is unacceptable for a child.

You cannot increase the dose on your own, especially if there is no data regarding the effect of the drug on a particular organism. The drug rarely causes allergic reactions, but if a person has hypersensitivity to some components of the drug, the appearance of negative symptoms is not excluded. Therefore, the dose should be strictly adjusted by a doctor. Oxybral is not capable of causing serious harm to the body, but it must still be taken according to a special scheme.

Use Oxybral during pregnancy

This medication can negatively affect fetal development. It penetrates the placenta to the baby and thus leads to unwanted reactions.

In the first trimester of pregnancy, taking any medications is prohibited. This is the most vulnerable time, when there is a high risk of "causing" the development of pathologies in the baby or even leading to its death. Therefore, taking the drug is prohibited under any circumstances. If there is such a need, the doctor tries to find an alternative solution to the problem. Usually, when taking a potentially dangerous drug, a comparison is made between the positive result for the mother and the possible negative impact on the child.

During breastfeeding, taking the drug is also prohibited. There have been no studies on the penetration of the main components of the drug through mother's milk into the child's body. But this does not mean that Oxybral is a safe drug.

Contraindications

There are contraindications to the use of Oxybral and there are quite a few of them. Naturally, pregnant women are a special risk group. During pregnancy, you should not use any medications. All of them affect the baby's body to some extent, and in many cases negatively.

The drug should not be used by people with increased hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. This may cause a negative reaction from the body, including severe allergies. The drug should not be taken by those patients who have a heart rhythm disorder, a brain tumor, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia and convulsive syndrome of unspecified genesis.

If during treatment with the drug, a person takes other medications, then this must be reported to the attending physician. Because there may be a complete discrepancy between these drugs. In this case, Oxybral can cause serious harm to the body and lead to negative reactions.

Side effects Oxybral

Oxybral causes side effects, but due to some features of the drug itself. In general, the drug is well tolerated by patients. Side effects occur only occasionally and are mainly associated with individual intolerance to some components of the drug. This is the so-called allergic reaction. Unpleasant symptoms can also occur due to too high a dose of the drug.

In medical practice, the following symptoms have been observed: headache, nausea, vomiting, heart rhythm disturbances, dyspepsia, heartburn and dry mouth. In some cases, allergic reactions have been noted. These include skin itching, urticaria, angioedema and erythema.

To eliminate side effects, it is enough to reduce the dosage of the drug. If this does not help, it is necessary to stop taking the drug for 1-2 days. In some cases, allergic reactions do not subside. Then Oxybral is replaced by another, no less effective drug.

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Overdose

Overdose of the drug has not been observed. More precisely, such cases have not been noted. But the possibility of a negative reaction of the body should not be excluded. The fact is that the drug contains components that can cause an allergic reaction. Especially if a person has a tendency to this or has hypersensitivity to some substances.

Such an effect on the body can lead to nausea, vomiting and dizziness. In more severe cases, a disturbance in heart rhythm occurs. What to do if the drug was taken in large quantities? It is necessary to wash the stomach. This will allow you to remove an increased dose of the drug from the body and thereby protect against the occurrence of "side effects". After washing the stomach, symptomatic therapy is usually prescribed. It is advisable to seek help from a doctor. He will adjust the dose so that such cases do not occur in the future. This is why Oxybral must be taken according to a special scheme.

Interactions with other drugs

Oxybral interactions with other drugs are possible, but only if the drugs do not have a similar effect. The fact is that under such conditions, medications can enhance each other's "work" and thus lead to an increased concentration of some components in the body. All this can cause a serious allergic reaction or lead to disorders.

That is why it is recommended to take the drug only with the permission of a doctor. Moreover, if a person uses another drug, a specialist should know about it. Because not all drugs can "boldly" interact with each other. It is good if Oxybral reduces the effect of a similar drug, there is nothing wrong with that. But if it, on the contrary, enhances the "effect", the consequences can be serious. Therefore, you should always monitor what you take and in what doses it is done. Oxybral is not a toxic drug and does not affect the liver and kidneys.

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Storage conditions

Storage conditions of Oxybral are one of the most important indicators. The fact is that if the drug is used incorrectly, it will quickly "break down". Medicines must be stored under optimal conditions. So, for this product, the permissible temperature regime should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. But at the same time, exposing the drug to cold and especially freezing it is extremely unacceptable.

It is advisable to store the product at room temperature in a dry place. No product can tolerate exposure to direct sunlight and moisture. Therefore, these conditions must be carefully monitored. It is quite possible to place the product in the first aid kit. The main thing is that children do not have access to it. After all, despite the fact that the product can improve intellectual abilities, the baby should not take it.

By observing all storage conditions, the drug can be preserved for the specified period of time. Oxybral is unpretentious in use, but requires compliance with certain rules.

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Special instructions

The product has special instructions. Thus, in no case should the dose be exceeded. This can harm the body and lead to negative reactions.

People suffering from arterial hypertension and heart rhythm disorders should use the medication with caution. After all, one of the side effects is precisely the disruption of the heart. Such an effect can aggravate the situation.

Pregnant women and nursing mothers fall into a separate category. There have been no studies on the effect of the drug on the mother and child. Therefore, experimenting is not recommended. There is always a risk of developing pathologies. Especially in the first trimester of pregnancy.

The drug does not affect the ability to drive a car or operate other mechanisms. Therefore, it is quite possible to perform work that requires increased concentration while taking the drug. Oxybral has no other restrictions.

Shelf life

The shelf life of the drug is 3 years. But in order for the product to serve the specified period, it must be stored correctly. Operating conditions play a significant role in this process.

So, it is advisable to observe a special temperature regime, it should not go beyond 30 degrees Celsius. But at the same time, you should not freeze the product or leave it in the refrigerator. In addition, the medicine should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Moisture and dampness are also unacceptable.

Optimal conditions are usually observed in the first aid kit, and this is where you can place the product. The main thing is that children do not have access to it. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing negative reactions from the body.

The external appearance of the drug should also be monitored. It should not change color or smell. Any deviations may indicate that the drug is unsuitable for use. Only under optimal conditions will Oxybral "serve" for the specified period.

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