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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Mexiprim has a significant antioxidant effect on the human body.

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Indications Mexico

It is used for the following diseases and disorders:

  • VSD ;
  • alcohol abstinence, in which neurosis-like and vascular disorders are noted;
  • disturbances having a nervous nature;
  • cognitive impairment arising from psychoorganic and asthenic syndrome, triggered by poisoning, neuroinfection, cerebral circulatory disorder, or senile or atrophic manifestations;
  • stress effect;
  • problems with memory and mental abilities in the elderly.

Injection fluid can be prescribed to correct cerebral blood flow disorders (acute stages), cognitive impairment of atherosclerotic origin, and for the treatment of CTE.

Release form

The release of the drug is sold in tablets of 125 mg, 10 pieces per cell plate. The pack is placed on the 1st, 2, 3, 4 or 6 plates.

It is also produced as an injection liquid, inside ampoules with a capacity of 2 or 5 ml, 20, 50 or 100 pieces each inside the box, along with a knife designed to open cells with ampoules.

Pharmacodynamics

Because the drug is an antioxidant from the heteroaromatic subgroup, it has a large range of activity. The drug increases the stress resistance of the body. During its use, an anxiolytic effect develops, which is not accompanied by the appearance of drowsiness or muscle relaxant effects.

Along with this, the drug weakens and prevents the occurrence of learning and memory disorders, has anticonvulsant and nootropic activity in the elderly. Its antioxidant antihypoxic effects increase concentration and performance, and in addition reduce the negative toxic effects of alcohol to a minimum.

The drug has a positive effect on the brain tissue and systemic circulation, stimulating blood microcirculation and platelet aggregation. The powerful hypolipidemic effect of meciprim contributes to the reduction of cholesterol levels

After penetration into the body, the medicament rapidly undergoes metabolic processes and is converted into glucuron-conjugated metabolic elements.

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Dosing and administration

Tablets are required to be taken orally, in portions, which the physician personally selects to the patient (considering all the features of the organism), 2-3 times per day. It is necessary to begin therapy with the portion, a component of 250-500 mg. During the day it is recommended to use no more than 800 mg of the drug substance.

The duration of the treatment cycle depends on the intensity of the pathology and its type, as well as on the severity of the patient's condition, and can vary within 5 days / 6 weeks. It is necessary to reduce the dosage portion gradually, over the last 2-3 days of the therapeutic cycle.

Injections of the drug are performed intravenously (struino or via an IV) or intramuscularly, 1-3 times a day. The size of the dose of drugs is chosen individually for each individual. If the medication is administered via infusion, it is pre-dissolved in the NaCl fluid. Usually for the first shots a dose of no more than 0.1 g is required, and then it is gradually increased.

The duration of the treatment cycle with the use of injection fluid is determined by the state of health of the patient and the intensity of the disease. Usually it lasts within 7-30 days.

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Use Mexico during pregnancy

Mexiprim should not be given to breastfeeding or pregnant women.

Contraindications

The main contraindications of tablets:

  • the presence of intolerance associated with the drug substance;
  • problems associated with the activity of the kidneys or liver (acute degree of pathology);
  • lack of kidney or liver function.

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Side effects Mexico

Acceptance of incorrect dosage portions can lead to the appearance of such side effects as drowsiness, dryness of the oral mucosa, nausea and allergies.

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Overdose

If intoxication develops with meciprim, a sensation of drowsiness or, conversely, insomnia may occur.

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Interactions with other drugs

The drug can be used in combination with psychotropic substances.

Mexiprim potentiates the effect of antiparkinsonian drugs (levodopa), anxiolytics belonging to the benzodiazepine subgroup, and anticonvulsants (carbamazepine).

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Storage conditions

Meciprim is required to be kept in a dark and dry place, closed from the penetration of small children. Temperature indicators - not higher than 20 ° С.

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Shelf life

Mexiprim is allowed to apply within a 3-year term from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical.

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Application for children

The drug is not used for treatment in pediatrics.

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Analogs

Analogues of drugs are the substances Meksidant, Metostabil, Medomeksi with Mexidol, as well as Armadin with Mecipridol, Cerecardum, Mexicor and Ethyl methyl hydroxypyridine succinate with Mecifin.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Mexico" 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.

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