Just about the preparation "Betagistin": instruction for patients

Many people learn about what the inner ear is, only when they have problems in this area. And what happens? The most common is Meniere's disease, which, due to damage to the inner ear, worsens the patient's sense of balance, lowers hearing, "tinnitus" is often felt, and dizziness also occurs. It is clear that such manifestations in many are accompanied by nausea and vomiting. A sad picture? Yes, but this is being treated. For example, the drug "Betagistin."

The instruction indicates Ménière's disease as an indication , in addition, similar to her on the origin of the disease. But we must remember that betahistine also has the property of binding to histamine-type receptors, and therefore will change some of the properties of the body's response to stimuli. This substance chemically very strongly resembles phenylethylamine and histamine proper.

"Betagistin" ("Betaserk" - another name) on the market is presented in the form of tablets. The problem of absorption with this medicine does not exist - it is absorbed rapidly and completely. For 3-4 hours it will leave the body, even trace concentrations of it in a day completely disappear from the blood. It does not bind well to plasma proteins, and this can be explained by its rapid removal from the human body. Although recently there have been studies that prove that some of its derivatives, formed by the liver, are as metabolically active as Betagystin itself.

The instruction informs that the main mechanism of action of this drug consists in the expansion of the vessels of the middle and inner ear, as a result of which the edema decreases significantly and therefore the symptoms of Meniere's disease are greatly softened, until their complete disappearance. What else does Betagystin do? The instruction states that it increases the permeability to the liquid of the vessel walls, as a result of which the edema becomes less pronounced. In addition, the drug affects the condition of nerve endings. As a result, the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin increases and the signal is transferred to the nerve nerves responsible for the perception of balance, is improved. And this affects very well on the patient's sense of balance, he is less tormented by dizziness and tinnitus, and also vomiting.

Is there any side effect of the drug "Betagistin"? The instruction mentions as the most common symptom a headache. Due to the fact that the substance is similar to histamine, digestion disorders are possible, but these symptoms are rare. From "Betagistin" often reduces appetite, resulting in a decrease in weight, sometimes very significant. Sometimes, because of this drug a person feels drowsy during the day, which makes it necessary to limit the ability to simultaneously drive a car or other machines. But this does not happen to all people, so an experienced doctor should make the decision. Also, the drug sometimes causes a decrease in pressure and the appearance of certain types of arrhythmia. Therefore, the recipient of this medicine is shown from time to time to undergo a heart examination.

Does Betahystin help well? Reviews are very favorable, more than 75% of patients with Meniere's disease are very pleased, although the symptoms do not disappear completely, their severity becomes much less, and therefore abroad "Betagistin" remains very popular. The medicine has known this for more than 30 years, and its long use is proof that this is a very good option for the suffering areas of the middle and inner ear.

You can not use this medicine for patients with stomach problems (ulcers), as well as tumors of the adrenal system. If this medicine is prescribed by a doctor, he, of course, knows about these nuances. So "Betagistin" will help you, as it has already helped a lot.