'Cerepro' preparation: instructions for use

The drug "Cerepro", the instruction indicates, is available in the form of capsules intended for ingestion. The drug belongs to the clinical and pharmacological group of nootropic drugs, it is holinomimetic. The active substance of each capsule is represented by choline alphoscerate (glycerylphosphoryl choline hydrate) in an amount of 400 mg.

In the process of metabolism, choline is formed, which is protected from disintegration, which increases its concentration in the brain after administration. This substance promotes the formation of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter mediator. The second product of the cleavage of the drug is glycerophosphate, a precursor of phospholipids, which ensure the plasticity of neuronal cell membranes.

The drug "Cerepro", the instruction indicates, normalizes the circulation of blood, improves metabolic processes in the nervous system, affects the activity of the reticular formation. In the treatment of patients with brain diseases of vascular origin, behavioral and cognitive responses are restored.

After injury, the drug helps to normalize the bioelectric activity of the brain, increase blood flow in the affected area.

The use of glycerylphosphoryl choline hydrate allows to eliminate the symptoms of psycho-organic syndrome. In addition, the drug inhibits cholinergic activity.

The medicine "Cerepro", the instruction indicates, is well absorbed from the digestive tract. Metabolites are excreted through the lungs (carbon dioxide), liver and kidneys.

Indications

Choline alphoscerate is prescribed:

• For rehabilitation after severe craniocerebral injury; After ischemic stroke;
• In the treatment of hemorrhagic stroke;
• With psycho-organic syndrome, complicated by degenerative and involuntary changes in brain functions;
• With disturbed cerebral circulation;
• With cognitive disorders, which are manifested by impaired mental function, memory impairment, disorientation, confusion, decreased motivation;
• With dementia and encephalopathy;
• With senile pseudomelanchia.

Dosage of the drug

The doctor appoints patients for the treatment of the above diseases in a chronic form capsules "Cerepro". The instruction contains recommendations to take the drug daily before meals at 400 mg in 1 capsule. The course of treatment the doctor sets, depending on the patient's condition, from 3 to 6 months.

To treat the disease in acute form, the doctor prescribes an intramuscular or intravenous route of administration. The daily dose of the drug "Cerepro" is 1 g. The course of treatment is calculated for 10-15 days. Then the patient is transferred to receive the drug in capsules for 6 months. The doctor sets a daily dose of 1.2 g of choline alphoscerate, dividing it into the morning reception of 2 capsules and evening intake of the 1st capsule.

The drug "Cerepro" (capsules), a side effect

Disorders in the work of the gastrointestinal tract are manifested by nausea.

There may be an allergic reaction.

Cerepro medicine (capsules), contraindications

Do not prescribe the preparations of choline alfoscerate in pregnancy, mothers breast-feeding infants, with increased sensitivity to the active ingredient or to other components.

Contraindications for the use of the drug "Cerepro" children do not.

Special instructions when prescribing the drug

If a patient has nausea after taking capsules of Cerepro, then the dose of choline must be reduced.

The drug does not affect the quality of the psychomotor reaction.

In case of an overdose, there are abnormalities in the digestive system. A procedure for washing the stomach is carried out, activated charcoal and therapy corresponding to the symptoms are prescribed.

To buy the drug "Cerepro" in the pharmacy, you need to produce a prescription.