The drug belongs to the category of nootropic drugs that affect the work of the brain, activate cerebral blood flow, normalize mental activity. Nootropilum is appointed after the transferred traumas, a coma, at a psychoorganic syndrome, and also for a raising of a vital tone and normalization of working capacity.
Principle of application of the drug Nootropil
The active substance of the drug is piracetam. When it is absorbed into the body, the blood flow becomes more active, the synoptic conductivity is strengthened, thereby strengthening the connections between the hemispheres of the brain. Activation of excitation speed positively affects the work of the nervous system and speeds up metabolic processes throughout the body.
Nootropil is useful in that its use makes it possible to improve:
- connections between neurons;
- brain activity;
- perseverance;
- memorization;
- operability.
These results are not achieved immediately, but about a week after the start of taking medication. In the absence of signs of stimulation of the nervous system for the period of treatment, no restrictions on labor activity are required.
When taking Nootropil, the method of application should be considered. Most often the drug is taken in the form of tablets or capsules, small children are prescribed a syrup, and in severe conditions, the solution is administered intravenously.
Indications for the use of tablets Nootropil
This drug is used in various fields of medicine. The most widespread he found in psychiatric, neurological and pediatric practice. Nootropil is prescribed for:
- coma, coma, as well as at the stages of recovery after coma;
- Alzheimer's disease and various forms of encephalopathy;
- cortical myoclonus;
- psychoorganic syndrome (impairment of memory, attention, elderly age, disorientation in movement, instability of the psyche);
- mental problems, impaired motor activity and speech impairment in patients who survived a stroke ;
- various injuries of the brain;
- inhibition of mental development;
- alcoholism and drug addiction to combat withdrawal symptoms, eliminate side effects and restore brain function;
- asthenia, accompanied by depression;
- in combination with other agents in the control of sickle-cell anemia;
- dizziness and problems with balance.
Method of application Nootropil
Children who have reached the age of three, and adults are prescribed tablets. Dosage is from 30 to 160 mg per kilogram of body weight, distributed over three to four doses throughout the day. The exact dose will be determined by the doctor after the necessary examinations.
Drug is drunk or on an empty stomach, or during a meal, while drinking a small amount of liquid. After 17 hours to drink tablets should not be, as there may be problems with falling asleep and increasing pressure.
Application of Nootropil in ampoules
If oral administration is difficult due to problems with swallowing or when the patient is in a coma, a decision is made about intravenous administration of the drug. In serious diseases, a daily dose (about 10 mg) is slowly introduced into the catheter at a constant rate.
Intramuscular injections of Nootropil are indicated for use in those situations, the introduction to the vein is difficult or when the patient is overexcited. Due to the small weight, large doses of the medicine can not be administered to children. In addition, it is undesirable to use more than 5 ml of solution at a time, as this can be very painful. The injections are administered at the same frequency as with oral treatment.