Pantokaltsin: instructions for use

Pharmacotherapy. The drug Pantokalcin improves metabolism in cells and tissues, inhibits the development of hypoxia. Has cerebroprotective, nootropic, anticonvulsant and antidisuric action. The main substance is gopantenic acid. Of the auxiliary substances of the drug Pantokaltsin instruction notes the presence of calcium stearate, magnesium carbonate basic, potato starch, talc. Pantokaltsin is given in the form of tablets.

Pharmacokinetics When ingested in the digestive tract, the drug is rapidly absorbed. The highest concentration in the blood plasma reaches after 1 h. Most of the drug is concentrated in the wall of the stomach, liver, kidneys, skin. Has the ability to pass through the BBB. It is not metabolized and is excreted unchanged, with urine and feces, for two days.

Indications Used for brain pathologies of an organic nature, accompanied by violations of cognitive functions. The drug is indicated for the treatment of mental retardation; Mental retardation, as well as speech development; Cerebrosthenic syndrome. With lesions of the central nervous system with pain syndromes, neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve, incl. Cervical osteochondrosis is also used Pantokaltsin. The instruction notes the use of the drug for the correction of adverse manifestations of antipsychotic drugs, including neuroleptic extrapyramidal syndrome; With complex therapy of senile dementia and epilepsy. In addition, the drug is used for complications from neuroinfection, cerebral trauma, post-vaccination encephalitis, cerebral insufficiency of an organic nature in schizophrenia, in complex treatment. Participates in the normalization of GABA in cases of chronic alcohol intoxication followed by the abolition of ethanol. Has analgesic effect. Inhibits the acetylation reaction, which is involved in mechanisms that inactivate novocaine and sulfonamides, thereby prolonging the action of the latter. It inhibits the pathologically increased vesicle reflex and reduces detrusor tone, therefore it is used to eliminate disorders of urination and hyperkinesia. In reviews about Pantokaltsin there is evidence of the benefits of using it for prolonged psycho-emotional and physical exertion; Decrease in working capacity, caused by stress.

The drug Pantokaltsin taken inside, 20-30 minutes after eating, three times a day. Adults at one time can swallow 0.5-1 g, children - 0.25-0.5 g. Duration of treatment - 30-120 days, sometimes - up to ½ year. Repeated treatment can be carried out after 3-6 months. The dosage of the drug and the duration of therapy are determined by the type and severity of the disease, the individual characteristics of the patient. Before going to the pharmacy to buy Pantokaltsin, side effects and contraindications should be found out in consultation with a doctor, and you do not need to self-medicate.

Contraindications With increased sensitivity to the components of the drug and the products of its metabolism, acute renal failure, Pantokalcin is not recommended. The instructions also do not recommend taking medication during the first trimester of pregnancy and during lactation.

Side effects There may be allergic reactions in the forms of urticaria and pruritus, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. Occasionally there may be noise in the ears, headache, drowsiness.

Special instructions If allergic reactions occur, then the drug should be discontinued.

Interactions The combined use of Pantokalcin with CNS stimulating drugs causes an increase in their effect. Also, the drug prolongs the action of barbiturates. Simultaneous use with phenobarbital and neuroleptics reduces the negative effects of the latter. The intake of Pantokalcin together with xyliphate and glycine mutually reinforces their therapeutic effects.

Overdose In case of an overdose, there may be an increase in side effects of Pantokaltsin. The instruction emphasizes that there is no specific antidote yet. It is recommended to do gastric lavage and symptomatic therapy.

Storage The drug is stored at a temperature of up to 25 ° C in a dry place and protected from light.