Among drugs that improve the intake of glucose and oxygen, improving trophic tissue, it is difficult to find substitutes. A vivid example is Actovegin - medicinal analogues are practically absent in the pharmacy network, so you often have to buy generics or synonyms.
Are there any analogues of Actovegin?
At the heart of Actovegin lies a haemoderate from the blood of calves, devoid of the protein component (protein). The only direct analogue is Solcoseryl, based on the same ingredient, only in the form of dialysate. Despite this slight difference, the medicine in question can be considered a full-fledged substitute for Actovegin.
Solcoseryl has the same pharmacological properties, but has a wider range of indications for use, which include:
- hemorrhagic, ischemic stroke;
- trophic disorders in chronic venous insufficiency;
- the consequences of severe craniocerebral trauma;
- 3 and 5 stage of occlusive diseases of peripheral arteries according to Fontaine.
Like Actovegin, Solcoseryl is available in a variety of dosage forms:
- solution for injection and infusion;
- pills;
- ointment;
- gel;
- cream.
Analogues of Actovegin in ampoules
In addition to Solcoseryl, there is no completely similar medication in the form of a solution. Close on the mechanisms of action and pharmacological properties are two drugs:
- Cerebrolysin;
- Cortexin .
The first indicated drug in the composition has a peptide complex based on the extraction from the porcine brain (cortical areas). Cerebrolysin refers to nootropics, which improve energy aerobic metabolism of brain cells, the synthesis of protein in them, protect the neurons from the toxic effects of amino acids.
Cortexin is developed on the basis of polypeptide complexes and fractions isolated from the brain of large and small animals. It is also a nootropic drug designed to treat acute and chronic circulatory disorders in the brain tissue, encephalopathies of various origins, epilepsy and cognitive disorders.
Analogues of Actovegin in tablets
This form of release is represented by three generics of Actovegin:
- Curantil;
- Dipyridamole;
- Vero-Trimetazidine.
The first two medicines are similar to each other. Both agents are based on the myotropic vasodilator-dipyridamole. This substance improves microcirculation of blood, and also reduces platelet aggregation, contributing to vasodilation.
An interesting property of Curantil and Dipiridamol is their effect on the immune system. The intake of these medicines makes it possible to increase the production of interferon, the protective properties of the body in the fight against viral infections.
Vero-Trimetazidine is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders, provoked by ischemia, as a rule, as part of a complex treatment regimen. The active component of the drug, trimetazidine, normalizes the energy metabolism of cells, ensures the preservation of homeostasis during the transfer of calcium and potassium ions.
Synonyms and analogues of ointment Actovegin
The only similar local medicine, except for Solkoseril, is Algofin.
The composition of this ointment is completely different from Actovegin, so
- trophic, purulent-inflammatory, radiation ulcers of soft tissues and mucous membranes;
- any burns;
- phlegmon ;
- abscesses;
- pressure sores;
- aseptic, infected wounds.
Analogues of gel and cream Actovegin are represented exclusively by Solcoseryl.