Heliscan

Heliskan is a medicament for the treatment of immunodeficiency states. Consider the indications for its use, dosage, possible side effects and other nuances of use.

Heliscan belongs to the pharmacological category of immunomodulators and cytokines.

Indications Heliscan

The drug is prescribed for the therapy of immunodeficiency states against the background of viral, bacterial and fungal infections of different localization.

Indications for use Heliscan:

1. Treatment and prevention of dysplastic pathologies

• Benign diseases (polycystosis of different localization, mastopathy).
• Precancerous conditions (dysplastic lesions of the mucous membrane of the cervix, polyposis).
• Complex treatment for chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

2. Prophylaxis and therapy of immunodeficient diseases

• Progressive and recurrent diseases (cytomegalovirus, urogenital chlamydia).
• Chronic diseases (hepatitis B, C, inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system in women).

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Release form

The drug is released in the form of a tincture. The composition of the solution includes such components:

• Calendula flowers 1.5 g
• Leaves and shoots of mistletoe white 1.5 g
• Grass oats seeded 1,5 g
• Fruits of Sophora Japanese 1 g
• Rhizomes and roots of pionium 1,5 g
• Grass celandine 1.5 g
• Fruit thistle spotted 1,5 g
• Ethyl alcohol 40%

This form of release facilitates the use of Heliskan. Each 100 ml bottle contains alcoholic tincture from vegetable raw materials.

Pharmacodynamics

The therapeutic effect of the drug is due to its composition - biologically active plant substances. Pharmacodynamics refers to the immunomodulatory, tonic, antitoxic and stress-protective action of the drug.

Tincture minimizes side effects and maintains a normal level of bone marrow hematopoiesis with radiation and cytostatic therapy, which increases the body's resistance.

Pharmacokinetics

After application, the tincture is rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and spreads throughout the body, providing therapeutic effects. Pharmacokinetics is caused by a complex of biologically active components that are part of its composition.

• Nails have wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, choleretic and bactericidal action. The plant lowers the reflex excitability.
• Roots and rhizomes of piony have analgesic and soothing effect, increase the acidity of gastric juice.
• Shoots and leaves of mistletoe white have hemostatic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antihypertensive effects. The plant component reduces the excitability of the central nervous system and stimulates the cardiovascular system.
• The herb celandine has an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal effect. The plant has antihistamines, cytostatic and immunosuppressive properties.
• The fruits of the spotted thistle have choleretic and choleretic properties, improve the functioning of the liver and normalize the digestive tract.
• The fruits of Japanese Sophora accelerate the regeneration of tissues, have a wound healing effect, increase the absorption of ascorbic acid, reduce permeability and fragility of capillaries.
• Grass seed oats have diuretic, diaphoretic and antipyretic properties.

Dosing and administration

In order to achieve a stable therapeutic effect, a plan and duration of treatment are chosen individually for each patient. The method of administration and dose of Heliskan depends on the indications for its use. The drug is prescribed for oral administration.

• Complex therapy - 10 ml Heliscan is diluted in a small amount of water and taken 30 minutes before meals 2-3 times a day.
• Radiotherapy and cytostatic therapy - 15 ml diluted with water, 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 7-30 days. With prolonged therapy, it is recommended to take small breaks in 5-7 days after each month of treatment.

Long-term use of a dosage significantly exceeding the recommended dose leads to intoxication of the body. The patient has symptoms of nausea and vomiting, slowing of the pulse, dizziness, loss of consciousness.

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Use Heliscan during pregnancy

Many medicines are forbidden to use future mothers, since they negatively affect the process of gestation and development of the fetus. Use Heliskan during pregnancy is contraindicated. This is due to the fact that many active components can penetrate the placental barrier and influence the process of child formation.

Medication is not used during lactation. During treatment, it is necessary to abandon the management of vehicles and work with mechanisms, since the active substances affect the speed of psychomotor reactions. Tincture is not prescribed for the treatment of patients of childhood.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to use tincture in case of individual intolerance to any of the herbal components. Contraindications for use are indicated in the medication instructions, the main ones are:

• Pregnancy
• Lactation period
• Patients under 18 years of age
• Arterial hypotension
• The high risk of allergic reactions due to the plant composition of the solution
• Hypersensitivity to active substances Heliscan

In the presence of one of the above contraindications, the doctor chooses a safer analog preparation.

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Side effects Heliscan

If the recommendations for the use of the drug are not observed, side effects will occur. Heliskan can cause such adverse reactions as:

• Allergic reactions - hives, itching, swelling.
• Dyspeptic disorders - diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, nausea.
• Disorders of the cardiovascular system - arterial hypotension.

To prevent the above symptoms, it is recommended that you follow the doctor's instructions for taking Heliskan.

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Overdose

Failure to comply with the rules for the use of medication causes a number of adverse reactions. Overdose manifests itself on the part of many organs and systems. Let's consider its main features:

• Pain in the epigastric region
• Nausea, vomiting, flatulence
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Slowing heart rate
• Loss of consciousness

As a treatment, symptomatic therapy is carried out and Heliskan is abolished. To prevent the emergence of severe overdose symptoms, it is recommended to use the minimum dosage required.

Interactions with other drugs

Tincture Heliskan can be used in combination with other medicines to achieve a better therapeutic effect. Interaction with other drugs is possible with appropriate medical indications. Since the tincture includes ethyl alcohol, it increases the sensitivity of the body to neuroleptics and clonidine, reducing the mechanism of action of thiamine.

The drug enhances the activity of bile-excreting, anti-inflammatory and soothing drugs. Simultaneous use with neuroleptics, sedatives, tranquilizers, hepatoprotectors and antidepressants, enhances their effect.

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Storage conditions

Since Heliskan is produced in the form of a tincture, it is very important to observe the conditions of its storage. The medicine should be kept out of the reach of children, protected from sunlight and moisture. Recommended storage temperature is from 15 ° C to 25 ° C.

Particular attention should be paid to the fact that during storage in the tincture may precipitate, which does not affect its effectiveness. Therefore, before using the medicine, the bottle should be shaken well and diluted only with boiled or purified water.

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Shelf life

Heliskan should be used within 24 months from the production date. Shelf life is indicated on the package or vial. After its expiration, the medicine is disposed of. The use of an overdue medication causes uncontrolled adverse reactions. If the solution has changed its physico-chemical properties before the expiration date, it is also forbidden to take it.