Medical expert of the article
New publications
Preparations
Pills from drinking-bout
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
All iLive content is medically reviewed or fact checked to ensure as much factual accuracy as possible.
We have strict sourcing guidelines and only link to reputable media sites, academic research institutions and, whenever possible, medically peer reviewed studies. Note that the numbers in parentheses ([1], [2], etc.) are clickable links to these studies.
If you feel that any of our content is inaccurate, out-of-date, or otherwise questionable, please select it and press Ctrl + Enter.
Drinking is a serious condition of a person who suffers from alcoholism. It is accompanied by the constant use of drinks with a high alcohol content. When the patient is a little sober, his condition deteriorates sharply. Such a syndrome is called abstinent. Today, many manufacturers offer various pills from drinking-bout that will help save your family.
[1]
Indications for use
First of all, it is necessary to understand that drinking is not a weakness of a person, but a symptom of a rather complex disease. Therefore, it is necessary to use professional medical means to help the alcoholic. Drugs should be prescribed by drug experts. Modern means usually have detoxification properties, so help to quickly remove toxins from the body. It should also be understood that alcoholics often suffer from heart and liver diseases. Therefore it is necessary to add also tablets from alcoholism, which will help to support their work. Remember that the situation for each person can be different, so it is better to contact a specialist who will recommend the appropriate drugs.
Indications for the use of tablets from drinking-bout are diverse. But the main goal for such drugs is to put the alcoholic in a normal state.
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics various tablets from drinking-bout is different. Therefore, we will show you the example of a popular drug from the main symptoms of an exit from the booze "Proproten-100". Immediately after entering the body, he begins to modify the functionality of the protein S-100. This allows for the conjugation of metabolic and information processes in the brain.
The drug modifies the functionality of the main brain structures on which alcohol dependence depends. The remedy helps to improve the emotional state of the patient, so the need for self stimulation of certain brain structures is reduced. During the experiments it was established that "Proproten-100" helps to restore the balance of the conditioned reflex activity of the organism.
Pharmacokinetics
Consider the pharmacokinetics of tablets from drinking-bout with the example of the popular drug "Topamax". Absorption of the agent occurs rather quickly and effectively. Bioavailability of the drug is quite high (81%). There is no need to monitor food intake when taking "Topamax".
Plasma proteins bind to 17% topiramate (the main substance of the tablets). Only 20% of the accepted dose is metabolized in the body. Therefore, it is recommended to take additional drugs with it, which are antiepileptic. Most of the "Topamax" helps to withdraw the kidneys.
Names of pills from drinking-bout
Among popular tablets from drinking-bout, drugs with different properties are allocated. First, narcologists try to calm or to put the patient to sleep, in order to get him out of the unpleasant state more quickly. Here, such means are considered good:
- Seduxen. The drug has an excellent soothing effect. It also helps to relax muscles, relieve cramps. Usually it is prescribed for various neuroses, schizophrenia, somatic diseases. But he showed himself well in the treatment of alcoholism. Tablets are taken first in a small dose (2.5 or 5 mg) no more than twice a day. Gradually, the dosage increases.
- Diazepam. This drug is on the list of popular tranquilizers. It is characterized by well-pronounced hypno-sedative, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant properties. It is very important that "Diazepam" helps to increase the threshold of pain. The effect of the use of tablets comes only on the second day. Admission is carried out regardless of when the patient takes food. It is very important to drink a large amount of water. Dosage should be given only by a doctor, depending on the case.
- Phenazepam. Quite a potent drug. Refers to the list of psychotropic, so it can be purchased only on prescription. It is prescribed in small doses (up to 0.5 mg per day) from two to three times a day. If the patient lies in the hospital, the dose may increase.
- Propazin. This drug is usually recommended for various psychoses with motor excitation. It has a soothing, antiemetic and anti-allergic effect. It is taken only after meals at a dosage of 25-50 mg two to four times a day. Over time, the dose increases. The drug has some side effects: priapism, catalepsy, collapse, vomiting and diarrhea, anemia.
- When you leave the binge, the alcoholic can have quite strong pain. It is because of them that many can not independently return to normal life. For anesthesia, Karmapazepine is usually used . The drug is distinguished by an anticonvulsant effect, it helps to improve mood. Usually take half the tablets no more than three times a day in the first days, gradually increasing the dose to six tablets. The termination of reception is also carried out gradually.
- Antabus. A well-known drug for the treatment of alcoholism, which helps induce aversion to alcoholic beverages. The composition of tablets is disulfiram. Antabus is taken orally. Tablets dissolve in water (about one glass). Before the treatment begins, the patient is told about all the consequences. The dose is determined only by the attending physician individually.
- Topamax. Anticonvulsant drug. It is taken regardless of food. Dosage is initially minimal (25 mg) twice a day. Gradually the dose increases. The maximum is considered (200 mg).
Tablets from drinking-bout instead of a dropper
To exit the binge, not only tablets, but also droppers are used. But the latter method is a bit more complicated if you decide to help a native person at home. First, taking pills is always much easier. Secondly, you can not always get a person to lie down under a dropper. It should be understood that the drugs for the dropper are first introduced in small amounts. Sometimes it is difficult for a specialist to understand all dosages.
Soothing pill for drinking
Since with alcoholism a person often feels fear and anxious feelings, the patient needs to add to the list of medications soothing pills for drinking.
- Gidazepam. This drug is a popular tranquilizer with a strong anticonvulsant effect. Helps to remove the feeling of anxiety. It is taken no more than three times a day at a dosage of 0.2-0.5 mg. The dose gradually increases. Duration of use should be determined by the attending physician.
- Clonazepam. A calming drug that helps relax the muscles and relieve cramps. At what anticonvulsant effect at this agent is much above, than at others similar. First, small doses are taken, which gradually increase. Doses are selected by the physician for an individual case.
Tablets from shaking after drinking
After exiting the binge, many patients begin to tremble violently. To remove it, special pills are used.
- Proproten-100. It is a popular homeopathic remedy that helps to remove tremors and shaking after drinking. Tablets are taken before meals. Be sure to keep it in your mouth until it dissolves. If the shaking is too strong, you can give one tablet every 30 minutes (two hours), and then one tablet every hour (eight hours). The way out should be gradual. Among the main side effects can be allergic and visual impairment.
Method of administration and dosage of tablets from drinking-bout
Since most of the binge tablets are sedatives with a calming effect, their dosage is increased gradually. Usually start with small amounts. In the same way, there is a way out of therapy.
To receive effective treatment the patient should take those drugs that he was recommended by a doctor-narcologist. Only they can set the correct dosage. Moreover, the treatment at home and in the hospital is slightly different.
Side effects of tablets from drinking-bout
Side effects of pills from drinking-bout are quite complex and difficult. Since alcoholism in itself is an unpleasant disease with a possible fatal outcome.
Usually, when taking sedatives (and they are often used to remove a person from drinking-bout), the function of the nervous system is disrupted, so patients should not drive or control complex mechanisms. Often there is drowsiness, dizziness, sleep disturbances. Also, taking certain medications leads to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache. More detailed information about this or that means can be provided only by an experienced doctor.
Overdose
Usually, when an overdose of tablets from drinking binge, there is an increase in their side effects. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the dosages.
Interactions with other drugs
As a rule, pills from drinking-bout do not have any unpleasant consequences from the interaction with other drugs. But it is worth consulting with your doctor before taking any other means.
Storage conditions
Some pills for drinking can be bought without a prescription, others - are given only if you have a prescription from a doctor of a certain specialty. Such preparations are usually stored in a dark place at room temperature.
It is important before you use any tablets to find out the conditions of their storage, which are described in the information sheet.
Shelf life
The shelf life of different drugs may vary.
We recommend to check the suitability of tablets before use, since taking unsuitable drugs can cause serious consequences. As a rule, the expiry date is written on the package of the product.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Pills from drinking-bout" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.