The drug "Cerepro". Analogues, their description and reviews

The shelves of pharmacies are simply bursting with a huge number of medicines. Practically from each disease the pharmacist can offer you several varieties of medicines, which not only have different therapeutic effects, but also come in various forms. Diseases of the brain, problems with the vessels are now quite common. To get rid of these ailments, there are many drugs, one of them is "Cerepro". The doctors' comments about him are quite favorable, we will get acquainted with his influence on the body and contraindications to the use.

Structure of the preparation

This medicine is available in two forms: nyxes and capsules. One capsule in its composition contains:

• Glycerylphosphoryl choline hydrate in an amount of 0.4 g is the main active substance.
• As auxiliary substances: methylparaben, gelatin, propylparaben, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol, iron oxide red, titanium dioxide.

The drug in ampoules contains only glycerylphosphoryl choline hydrate in the amount of 1000 mg and as an auxiliary substance water.

Pharmacological effect of the drug

The active substance of the preparation in the body is cleaved, and the cells receive choline and glycerophosphate. Under the influence of the medicine, metabolic processes are activated, the blood flow in the nervous system is accelerated. After the course of treatment, plasticity significantly improves and the integrity of damaged neuronal membranes at the cellular level is restored.

After the appointment of "Cerepro", doctors' reviews confirm that patients are observed:

1. Improve cognitive and behavioral responses.
2. Normalization of brain cells activity.
3. Involution of psycho-organic syndrome in patients after trauma.
4. Normalization of space-time characteristics.

"Cerepro" is usually well tolerated by patients, does not have mutagenic and tetragonal effects, and does not affect reproductive function.

When the drug is shown

Each drug usually has many recommendations for use, " Cerepro" indications for the appointment has the following:

• Initial period after traumatic brain injury.
• Recovery period after injury.
• After a stroke.
• Degenerative changes in the brain with psycho-organic symptoms.
• Poor blood circulation in the brain.
• Dementia.
• Cognitive disorders.
• Problems with orientation.
• The state of demoralization.
• Violation of mental activity.
• Problems with memory.
• Confusion of consciousness.
• Encephalopathy.
• Consequences of intracranial injury.

It can be concluded that "Cerepro" indications for use are quite extensive. But do not prescribe yourself such a drug yourself.

Who is contraindicated in "Cerepro"

Virtually every drug has limitations in its application, this can be attributed to Cerepro. It can not be administered to patients in the following cases:

1. If there is an acute form of hemorrhagic brain damage.
2. During pregnancy and lactation.
3. In the presence of high sensitivity to the components of the drug.

Contraindications are few, but they are still available.

Undesirable consequences after taking Cerepro

Even if the patient does not have contraindications to the use of the drug, this does not guarantee the complete absence of side effects during the treatment. During the administration of the drug, the following undesirable reactions may occur:

• Allergic rashes.
• Dyspepsia.
• An exacerbation of a gastritis.
• Development of ulcers.
• Dryness in the oral cavity.
• Pharyngitis.
• There may be problems with sleeping.
• The appearance of aggression.
• Headache and dizziness.
• Convulsions.
• Frequent urge to urinate.

It is also worth noting that there are situations where the use of Cerepro is simply necessary. The patient's comments also note some pain when injected, but it quickly passes. Occurrence of side effects should be discussed with the attending physician. If there are undesirable effects of "Cerepro", the analogue may not have such an effect, so it is worth discussing the replacement of the drug.

Treatment schedule and dosage

If the patient has acute conditions or exacerbations of the disease, intravenous or intramuscular injection of the drug at a dosage of 1 ampoule per day for 10-14 days is indicated for symptom relief.

After removing acute symptoms, you can switch to taking medication in the form of capsules. For adults, the dosage is 2 capsules in the morning and one in the afternoon. Evening reception is not recommended, as sleep disturbance can occur. If there is a chronic disease, then take 1 capsule three times a day. Capsules should be taken before meals.

If "Cerepro" (injections) are prescribed, then the drug is administered intramuscularly for 1 ampoule, if intravenously, then 1 to 3 g per day. Introduction must be done slowly. With intravenous administration, the drug should be diluted in 50 ml of saline, the infusion rate should be 60-80 drops per minute.

The use of "Cerepro" is usually continued for 10-15 days, regardless of the form of the drug.

Overdose in treatment

Often, elderly patients, due to their forgetfulness, may take an increased dose of the drug, so cases of overdose are possible. In such a situation, the manifestation of side effects increases. Treatment should be symptomatic.

The use of "Cerepro" in the therapy of children

In medical practice, you can find situations when assigning "Cerepro" to children, the reviews are very contradictory. Some note a significant improvement in the quality of speech, but there are also parents who can not note the positive effects of the drug on the baby's body.

In general, neurologists carefully prescribe this drug in childhood, given that there are no reliable factors about the safety and efficacy of Cerepro. The analogue is selected taking into account the individual characteristics of the baby's body.

Drug analogues

Among the analogues of "Cerepro" it is possible to single out preparations similar to the active substance, among them the following are most in demand:

• "Gliatilin".
• "Delecite."
• Fosal.
• "Holilitil."
• "Cereton".

It is also possible to isolate analogues in terms of their pharmacological effects:

• "Aminalon".
• Vinpotropil.
• "Glycine".
• "Cortexin."
• Mexiprim.
• "Piracetam."
• "Omaron".
• Pantogam.
• "Semax" and others.

Consider some of these drugs:

1. "Cortexin." Against the background of this drug in patients, nootropic, neuroprotective and antioxidant effects are noted. He, as well as "Cerepro", improves the functional state of the brain, as a result of the reception, the content in the blood of cholesterol is normalized. Unlike "Cerepro", "Cortexin" is allowed to prescribe to babies from the first days of life. This is often practiced by neurologists with suspected neurologic abnormalities in development.
2. The second for "Cerepro" analogue is "Piracetam". As a result of the application, there is a positive effect on metabolic processes in the brain tissues, the learning process is better, the concentration of attention is increased, memory is improved. For children, this drug is allowed from 5 years to eliminate the effects of perinatal brain damage, with mental retardation.
3. "Aminalon" is another analog of "Cerepro". Indications for use is quite extensive. He is appointed after craniocerebral injuries, with frequent headaches, dizziness, which are the result of hypertension. Treatment of birth injuries, encephalopathy in children is also treated with this drug.
4. "Omarone" is a combined preparation that has several effects at once: antihypoxic, vasodilating and nootropic. It is often prescribed to eliminate the consequences of encephalopathy, with atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels, if there is a delay in mental development in the child.

If we consider not "Cerepro", the analogue of any will also have its contraindications to the application. They must be taken into account by the doctor before the appointment, especially to the kids.

As well as "Cerepro", reviews of analogues have different. Some respond positively, but there are also such patients who did not notice positive effects. It must be taken into account that each organism has a different, and then a medicinal product that helps one, not the fact that it will have the same effect on the other.

Reviews about "Cerepro"

Comments on the treatment of this drug in patients are ambiguous. Most patients who were prescribed this drug, were satisfied with the effect. Patients after the stroke noted a faster recovery, after the craniocerebral trauma, the headaches were not so pronounced, the recovery came much faster.

There are even reviews of some parents who, on the recommendation of a doctor, gave their children "Cerepro". They note a positive effect in the retardation of mental development, speech. After therapy with this drug, the child began to speak, memory, attention was improved.

But without negative reviews, it was not all. Many patients note the appearance of nausea in the treatment of "Cerepro", some have abdominal pain, shortness of breath.

If any undesirable phenomena occur after taking the drug, you should consult your doctor. He will help to understand, this is a manifestation of a side effect or so the underlying disease makes itself felt. In any case, you can always pick up a drug similar to the action and continue therapy.