"Cinnarizine" - instructions for use

Circulatory problems leading to strokes, atherosclerosis and other serious diseases have become widespread. Patients suffering from such diseases are interested in the properties of a particular medicine, in the hope of finding the most effective drug. The article introduces the description of the drug "Cinnarizine". Instructions for use are detailed in this text.

Pharmacological properties

The drug "Cinnarizine" suppresses the flow of calcium into cells, affects the smooth muscles of the arteries, reduces tone. In the first place, affecting the vessels of the brain, it has a vasodilating effect. At the same time, the blood pressure is almost not reflected. Antihistamine activity refers to the characteristics of the drug. Influencing the structures of the brain, responsible for coordination of movements, reduces the vestibular apparatus excitability.

The preparation "Cinnarizine" is produced in the form of tablets and capsules, the recommended dose of taking the drug is one or two or three tablets three times a day after meals. Depending on the diagnosis, the medicine "Cinnarizine" can be taken to children from the age of twelve, but the dose is halved. In the presence of high sensitivity to the drug, treatment is started from half the dose, gradually increasing it. To maximize the effect of treatment, the course is extended. It can last several weeks or months.

Diseases in which the drug "Cinnarizine" is prescribed, instructions for use Calls the following, caused by disorders of cerebral circulation of the disease:

- ischemic stroke and condition after a stroke (including hemorrhagic),

- Atherosclerosis,

- Traumatic brain injury.

In addition, the preparation "Cinnarizine" is taken to relieve spasms of peripheral vessels and with obliterating endarteritis for improving blood circulation, Raynaud's disease, when the lumens of the vessels of the extremities narrow. Thanks to this drug, patients are seeing an improvement in blood supply to tissues and organs. The drug is taken as a prophylactic against migraine attacks.

Traveling people with vestibular disorders can use tablets " Cinnarizine". Instructions for use Represents it as a remedy for air and sea sickness, eliminating symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, vomiting. But there is an opinion of specialists who do not advise taking the medicine "Cinnarizine" in this capacity. Consultation with a doctor is necessary.

Contraindications and side effects

Contraindications to taking the drug "Cinnarizine" is pregnancy and lactation. With Parkinson's disease, the drug is recommended with caution in order to avoid complications. Familiar with the side effects of the drug "Cinnarizin", the instruction for use informs that such nervous system reactions as increased fatigue, drowsiness, limb tremor, headache are possible .

The preparation has an effect on the digestive system, inducing dyspepsia, dry mouth, cholestatic jaundice. To side effects of the drug "Cinnarizine" annotation adds allergic reactions. With overdosage, tremors, severe drop in blood pressure, drowsiness, and vomiting are observed. It is possible to fall into a coma. There is no special antidote. Therefore, gastric lavage is recommended.

If therapy with the drug lasts long enough, control examinations of the kidneys, liver, peripheral circulation are needed. It is not recommended to take the drug to people who drive vehicles and engage in activities that require increased attention.

The drug "Cinnarizin", which has a positive effect on cerebral circulation and peripheral circulation, can be taken only on the advice of a doctor.