Pharmaceutical "Gliatilin" - reviews, description, instruction

The drug "Gliatilin" refers to the clinical and pharmacological group of nootropic drugs. Produced in soft opaque gelatin capsules, painted in yellow. Their contents are a colorless viscous solution.

One capsule contains four hundred milligrams of cholin alpha-esterate, an active active ingredient. Among the auxiliary components are purified water and glycerol.

The capsule shell consists of gelatin, ezitol, sorbitan, sodium ethylparahydroxybenzoate, titanium dioxide and iron meta-hydroxide.

In addition, the drug "Gliatilin" is available in the form of a solution for intravenous or intramuscular injection, which has no color and odor. In one milliliter of the drug contains two hundred and fifty milligrams of choline alfoscerate. An additional component is water for injections.

Being a holinomimetic of the central action, this drug has an effect on the central nervous system.

The drug "Gliatilin", reviews of which are mostly positive, provides an increase in cerebral blood flow, increased metabolic processes, activation of the structure of the reticular formation in the brain and restoration of consciousness lost as a result of traumatic brain lesions. In addition, this drug prevents the reduction of cholinergic activity and changes in the composition (phospholipid) membranes of neurons.

Pharmaceutical "Gliatilin", the reviews of which confirm its effectiveness, is characterized by a high level of absorption. It is eighty-eight percent. Accumulation of the drug occurs in the lungs, brain and liver.

Most of the medication is excreted in the lungs (eighty-five percent), the rest - through the intestines and through the kidneys.

Indications for use

This drug is used in the acute period of craniocerebral injuries caused by stem lesions; For the treatment of circulatory disorders of the brain ischemic or hemorrhagic type; With changes in the behavioral and emotional spheres, among them increased irritability, senile pseudomelanchia, emotional lability and lack of interest.

Dosing regimen

The preparation in the form of capsules is intended for use inside (it is recommended to use it in the course of food intake). The solution is administered intravenously or by intramuscular injection.

To eliminate acute conditions, the drug is used intramuscularly for one gram per day or intravenously from one to three grams.

When intravenously administered , dilute the contents of one ampoule (four ml) in fifty milliliters of saline. The administration should be performed at a rate of sixty to eighty drops per minute.

The therapeutic course lasts, as a rule, ten days. On the recommendation of a specialist, it can be prolonged up to a stable improvement in the patient's condition. Then you can use the medication in capsules.

When an overdose of the drug "Gliatilin" reviews describe the occurrence of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, dizziness. In this case, it is recommended to reduce the amount of medication.

Contraindication to the appointment of this drug is the period of expectation of the child and natural feeding. In addition, this remedy is not prescribed for patient hypersensitivity.

The drug "Gliatilin", the reviews confirm, may cause the development of such side effects as allergic reactions and nausea.

In most cases, the drug is tolerated positively (even with prolonged admission). In pharmacies, it can be purchased only if a prescription is available.