The hypotensive agent "Physiotenses". Instructions for use

The international name of the drug "Physiotenses" sounds the same as the name of its active substance - moxonidine. The drug "Physiotenses" refers to a group of drugs intended for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system. It is part of the subgroup of drugs with pronounced hypotensive properties and continues the line of medications-adrenostimulators.

In addition to active moxonidine, the Physiotens tablets contain a group of excipients such as lactose monohydrate, crospovidone, gynromellose, magnesium stearate, ethylcellulose, talc, macrogol, and others in a small amount. The only form of release of the drug "Physiotenses" instructions for use calls coated tablets in a different dosage. Taking medication helps reduce blood pressure and systemic vascular resistance.

There are good pharmacokinetic properties of the "Physiotens" preparation, which is almost completely absorbed in the upper parts of the digestive tract and reaches its maximum useful concentration within an hour. The medicine can be taken before or after a meal, this does not affect its assimilation. More than 90% of active moxonidine is excreted by the kidneys within 24 hours, the organism leaves only 1% of the substance through the intestine.

Patients with renal insufficiency are advised to individually select the dosage of the drug "Physiotenses", the instruction for use indicates a shorter period of complete removal of the drug from the body in patients with a similar diagnosis. It is also noted that some of the active substance is excreted during the procedure of hemodialysis.

The drug "Physiotenses" refers to drugs with a narrow range of action, the only indication for the use of the drug is arterial hypertension.

The medicine "Physiotenses". Contraindications and side effects

As in any case, when prescribing a drug, first of all, attention is paid to the possibility of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, which becomes a clear contraindication to its use. In the case of the appointment of the "Physiotens" medication, there are several other recommendations for its cancellation as a remedy:

- pronounced bradycardia;

- syndrome of weakness of the sinus node.

Care must be taken to treat patients under the age of 18 years, because to date, medical practice has not established the degree of safety and effectiveness from taking the "Physiotens" medication. Similar recommendations should be considered for patients with severe renal failure of a chronic nature during hemodialysis. Due to lack of information on the effectiveness of treatment with caution, prescribe the drug to patients with impaired hepatic function.

Serious treatment and dosage of "Physiotens" should be taken seriously, the instruction for use warns against the possibility of side effects from some body systems.

CNS: drowsiness or sleep disturbance, dizziness and headaches.

Gastrointestinal tract: accompanied by nausea and dry mouth.

CCC: the development of orthostatic hypotension, a sharp decline in blood pressure.

Rarely allergic reactions are observed in the form of pruritus and rash, in some patients angioedema occurs .

Reduction in the severity of symptoms of adverse events is observed during the first weeks of taking the drug.

Symptoms of an overdose of "Physiotens". Instructions for use on how to solve them

Common symptoms that develop with an overdose of the drug include:

- drowsiness, sedation ;

- headache and excessive decline in blood pressure;

- vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain.

In rare cases, there is hyperglycemia and tachycardia.

The removal of the negative effects of an overdose has a symptomatic nature, there are no special antidotes in medicine yet.

Discontinue drug treatment is recommended, gradually reducing dosage.

There are no special instructions regarding the conditions and terms of storage of the "Physiotens" drug, it is enough to observe the normal temperature regime (not above 25 degrees), the time specified on the package, and find a dark, not accessible place for children.