Pyracetam "Obolenskoe": instructions for use, composition and reviews

The human brain is a complex system that ensures the normal functioning of the whole organism. Every day millions of nerve impulses and chemical reactions occur in it, allowing different departments to interact with each other, supporting a healthy mind. Minor violations due to certain factors lead to a malfunction in the operation of the delicate mechanism, provoke the development of diseases.

Characteristics

Pyracetam "Obolenskoe" is an effective medication that allows to normalize the work of the brain, damaged by the influence of various unfavorable factors. Refers to a group of nootropics and psychostimulants.

The drug contains an active ingredient - piracetam, as well as additional components. They are listed below:

• Magnesium stearate;
• Polyethylene glycol 6000;
• Sodium croscarmellose;
• Silicon dioxide colloidal anhydrous.

In the pharmacy you can buy piracetam "Obolenskoe" 800, 400 and 200 mg in cardboard boxes of 30 pcs. The tablets are oblong in shape and painted white.

The cost can vary from 25 to 98 rubles. Everything depends on the region of your residence, the amount and dosage of the active substance.

According to many patients, they regularly undergo treatment with a drug to eliminate unpleasant symptoms associated with worsening of the work of an important organ, especially since the low cost does not hurt much.

Before starting therapy, a doctor's consultation is mandatory, because the tablets have a number of contraindications and side effects. If the dosage is incorrectly applied or calculated, they can damage your health.

Pharmacological properties

Getting into the body, piracetam "Obolenskoe" favorably affects the brain, namely:

• Stabilizes its work;
• Improves memory and mood;
• Increases the period of wakefulness in patients with pathologies of the nervous system;
• Increases the ability to learn;
• Activate associative processes;
• Protects from the destructive effects of toxic substances and hypoxia;
• Normalizes blood circulation;
• Promotes the passage of red blood cells through blood vessels.

Penetrates into all biological fluids, easily overcomes the placental and hemolytic barrier. Quickly reaches the destination, where immediately begins to have a curative effect.

According to many doctors, the spectrum of action of the substance is much wider than indicated in the official description.

To whom appoint

According to the official instruction, piracetam "Obolenskoe" is used for patients with brain pathologies that occur against the background of:

1. Toxic, vascular and traumatic effects.

2. Alcohol dependence.

3. Poisoning with barbiturates, methyl alcohol, poisons.

4. Viral neuroinfections.

Indications for taking the drug are the following diseases and conditions:

• depression;
• schizophrenia;
• asthenia;
• psychosis;
• Alzheimer's disease;
• Memory impairment, concentration of attention;
• Dizziness caused by a variety of causes;
• Discirculatory atherosclerotic encephalopathy.

Patients who used these nootropic tablets noted a significant improvement after several days of admission.

Treatment of children

The drug is actively used in pediatric practice. According to the official instructions for use, piracetam "Obolenskoe" is used for:

• Hypoxia, asphyxia;
• Injuries;
• Lag in development;
• Increased excitability (hyperactivity);
• Problems with attention;
• Complications of encephalitis, meningitis;
• Difficulties with learning.

In most cases, the substance rarely acts as a monocomponent. Most often it is combined with other means. However, a qualified specialist should regulate such a scheme.

According to the parents, after the course of treatment many children showed a significant improvement. Children behaved more calmly, easily memorized new information. The dream became stronger, night screams ceased.

Pyracetam Obolenskoe (800 mg) is not prescribed at an early age (up to 7 years).

The effectiveness of treatment mainly depends on the correct application, so self-use may be useless and even harm.

Dosage

Tablets are taken internally without chewing and drinking with a sufficient amount of liquid.

The best therapeutic effect is observed with the use of the drug on an empty stomach. In the presence of problems with the gastrointestinal tract, in particular with the stomach, it is recommended to conduct therapy during meals.

Dosage for different indications of Pyracetam "Obolenskoe":

1. Stroke - 4, 8 g (divided into 2 -3 admission).
2. Psychoorganic disorders. In the first week 4, 8 g, then reduce to 1.2-2.4 g Take two to three times a day.
3. Abstinence syndrome. Begin with 12 grams (3-4 times a day), then reduce to 2.4 grams (as a maintenance dose).
4. Vestibular disorders, dizziness - 2.4 - 4 - 8 g.
5. Sickle cell anemia - 160 g. Four times a day.

In childhood from 7 years, 3.3 g are prescribed, which are divided into 2-3 doses.

In the presence of kidney failure, piracetam "Obolenskoe" can be appointed depending on the level of creatinine. If it is more than 80, the dosage does not need correction. In all other cases follow the following scheme:

• 50 - 79. It is acceptable to take 2/3 of the daily rate.
• 30 - 49. 1/3 in 2 admission.
• 30 - 20. 1/6 part once a day.

In cases of need for long-term treatment, the indicator is periodically monitored.

The liver does not participate in the excretion of the substance. Therefore, such patients receive the usual dosage.

In the absence of a positive effect or the development of side effects, the scheme is revised.

Contraindications

To the following categories of persons, the use of the Pyracetam "Obolenskoe" preparation is not recommended, these are:

• Pregnant women;
• Women during lactation;
• Patients with severe impairment of kidney and liver function;
• People who have allergic intolerance to the main or other components that make up the drug.

In some cases, the application during child bearing is still possible if the risk to the mother's health exceeds the possible risk to the fetus.

As for children, the use of the active substance is permissible from birth. However, other forms of medication (ampules, solutions for droppers, etc.) are used for this, which are not found in the line of piracetam producers Obolenskoe. In the form of tablets, the medication is used from 7 years.

Categorically prohibited treatment for acute hemorrhagic stroke.

special instructions

Medication should be used with caution:

• Requiring hemodialysis and bleeding;
• With disturbance of homeostasis;
• During treatment of cortical myoclonia;
• With coronary insufficiency.
• Suffering from any kind of epilepsy. Tablets can increase the frequency of seizures, so they are treated under the supervision of a specialist and low doses.

Practically all patients who underwent a course of preparation noted an easy inhibition in their movements and speed of thinking, so this fact should be taken into account when visiting places where an increased concentration of attention is required, including drivers.

According to multiple reviews, piracetam "Obolenskoe" causes sleep disorder. Such patients are recommended to exclude evening tablets and increase the dosage during the day.

Interaction with other drugs and side effects

Before starting treatment, the doctor must be informed about the presence of untreated diseases and the medicines used. And all because this nootropic:

• Reduces the need for high doses of nitroglycerin;
• Enhances the effectiveness of antidepressants and antianginal drugs.

It is worth noting that the reception of tablets is often well tolerated by patients, but in rare cases, the appearance of:

• Drowsiness;
• Lethargy;
• Irritability;
• Increased excitability, including sexual;
• Dizziness;
• Diarrhea;
• Nausea, vomiting;
• Bloating.

Symptoms go through a short time, after the drug is discontinued. Such conditions are typical for people who violate the instruction on the use of Pyracetam "Obolenskoe" or actively practicing self-treatment.

Exceeded recommended dosages

The therapeutic scheme is chosen individually for each patient and depends on many factors:

• Age;
• Sex;
• Primary and concomitant diseases;
• Results of analyzes;
• Medications taken, etc.

Its violation, expressed in the excessive use of tablets, may threaten to increase all the side effects. There is no antidote for the substance.

So sick:

1. Rinse the stomach.
2. Prescribe treatment of symptomatic manifestations.
3. Conduct hemodialysis (in especially severe cases).

Storage and conditions of leave

The drug can be purchased only on prescription.

Store it in a dark dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.

After 4 years from the date of manufacture the drug becomes unfit for consumption.

It is forbidden to leave the medicine in places accessible to children.

Analogues

To date, patients who have indications for the use of Pyracetam "Obolenskoe", can replace it with other means of domestic and foreign manufacturers. The main thing is that they have an identical composition. Drugs differ in price and form of release, but have the same effect. These include:

• Memotropil;
• Nootropil;
• Lucetam;
• Piracetam of various brands.

Often, the substance is part of a complex of drugs to improve the brain. These include popular Fezam and its cheaper counterparts.

Pyracetam "Obolenskoe" has long been used for the complex treatment of various disorders of brain activity. During this time he showed himself from the best side. Most patients reported a pronounced therapeutic effect, which did not disappear after discontinuation of the drug. Deterioration of health was very rare. Doctors associate this fact with the wrong purpose or use of the drug.