Gepa Merz: instruction for use

The drug "Gepa-Merz" - a drug that has hepatoprotective and detoxification properties, which includes amino acids: ornithine and aspartate. These amino acids help the conversion of ammonia into glutamine and urea. Ornithine is a catalyst for enzymes and a basis for the synthesis of urea. In addition, Gepa-Merz is able to activate the ornithine cycle of the same urea formation, which also affects the reduction of ammonia levels. The drug also optimizes protein metabolism and is involved in the production of insulin and STH.

Hepa-Merz: instruction (indications for use)

This drug is prescribed in cases of detoxification with cirrhosis, various hepatitis and other liver diseases. "Gepa-Merz" is also appropriate for intoxication due to overeating and alcohol abuse. It is also used for hepatic encephalopathy at the stage of coma and precoma.

Hepa-Merz: instructions (method of application and dosage)

The drug is administered both parenterally and in the form of granules. It is very common intravenously.

For oral administration, it is necessary to dissolve one or two packets of medication in water (about 200 ml) and receive the mixture three times a day after eating.

For intravenous drip infusion, the drug dissolves in 500 ml of a special solution. On average, four ampoules are used, in more severe situations (precoma or coma), the dosage can be increased to eight ampoules per day. With such use of "Gepa-Merts" it is very important to keep under control the speed of infusion, which can not be higher than 5 g per hour. The drug dissolves into either fiz. Solution or in a 5% glucose solution .

The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician individually, depending on the symptoms and condition of the patient. In cases of severe violations of liver function, one should monitor the patient's condition and adjust the rate of administration of the drug in order to prevent the occurrence of nausea or vomiting.
To date, there is no information about an overdose. However, it can be assumed that with an overdose there may be various disorders from the gastrointestinal tract.

Hepa-Merz: instruction (side effects and contraindications)

The use of this hepatoprotector, as a rule, does not cause side effects. Sometimes there may be various allergic reactions, vomiting and nausea.

The main contraindication to use is intolerance of the main active substance or additional components in the formulation.

With special care, the medicine "Gepa-Merz" is prescribed for lactating women. Usually in this case, very important testimonies should take place. The preparation is very carefully prescribed to people who work with any complex mechanisms, since the disease that requires treatment with this medication can affect the reaction rate.

Hepa-Merz: instruction (additional information)

Negative effects on the fetus were not detected by pregnant women, but during pregnancy it should be used only under the supervision of the attending physician.

"Gepa-Merz" can not be administered together with vitamin K, a number of antibiotics, vikamin, diazepam and other medicinal substances.

The drug is stored in a dark, cool, inaccessible place for children at a temperature of not more than 27 degrees Celsius.

Attention! Before starting treatment with this medication, consult with a specialist and carefully read the annotation from the manufacturer. This manual is intended only for familiarization with the preparation and its basic properties. It should not influence the decision on its use or about the abolition of the prescribed treatment by a doctor