Instructions for the use of the drug "Azafen". Drug analogues

To treat the depressive state, drugs from the group of antidepressants are actively used. These drugs need to take a long enough time to normalize the psychoemotional state. Among antidepressants of domestic production, which are not inferior to the effectiveness of more expensive imported products, it is worth noting the drug "Azafen". Analogues of the drug have a similar mechanism of therapeutic effect, but not always well tolerated by patients. Let us consider in more detail the original remedy and its popular substitutes.

The causes of depression

This mental disorder, like depression, represents a significant deterioration in mood, underestimation of self-esteem, inhibition of thinking, indifference to one's own life. Against the backdrop of a depressed state, a person can begin to abuse alcohol or drugs, which only worsens his situation. The disease can develop in women or men, regardless of age. The following factors lead to a pathological condition:

• Loss of a loved one;
• Frequent conflicts in the family or working group;
• Sexual violence;
• Genetic predisposition;
• Abuse of alcohol or strong sedatives;
• Presence of a history of somatic ailments;
• Problems of a social or personal nature.

With a constant sense of anxiety, desperation, irritability, fast fatigue, both physical and mental, difficulty concentrating, you should seek qualified medical help. Patients with similar symptoms, for stabilizing the state of the nervous system, are prescribed antidepressants. Representatives of this group of medicines is "Azafen", analogues of which can be prescribed by a specialist if the active substance is intolerant. Such medicines are categorically forbidden to be taken without a doctor's prior advice.

"Azafen": indications for prescribing the drug

Pipofezin is the active substance of the drug "Azafen", manufactured in the form of tablets for oral use. The drug is a tricyclic antidepressant and has a pronounced sedative effect. The active ingredient is intended to cure the symptoms of various types of depressive state.

Indications for the appointment of an antidepressant are:

• Depressive-anxiety syndrome ;
• Senile depression;
• Somatogenic depression;
• Depressed state after the loss of a loved one;
• Manic-depressive psychosis (mild, moderate degree);
• Depressive state against the background of taking antipsychotics;
• Increased feelings of anxiety ;
• Alcoholic depression.

How does the drug work?

The medicine "Azafen", like other representatives of tricyclic antidepressants, increases the content in the brain of noripinephrine and serotonin. Preparations of this group are much faster than antidepressants of other categories. To observe positive dynamics it is possible already in some days after the beginning of reception. "Azafen," whose analogs do not always have anticholinergic properties, do not have cardiotoxic effects. The drug effectively eliminates signs of depression, soothes, improves the general condition, increases vitality.

How to take the drug?

According to the instructions, the antidepressant should be taken on 1-2 tablets at the beginning of treatment (25-50 mg). The first reception should take place in the morning, the second - at lunchtime. Tablets are consumed after meals. In the absence of side effects, the dosage is increased to 7-8 tablets. In case of worsening of the patient's daily dose increases to 400 mg of the drug.

With positive dynamics, the use of a maintenance dose - 1-3 tablets is indicated. Duration of treatment "Azafen as well as other antidepressants, should be at least 2 months. In certain situations, specialists recommend taking the medicine within 12 months.

Adverse events associated with the use of an antidepressant most often develop from the central nervous system: dizziness, migraine, drowsiness, impaired concentration.

Contraindications

"Azafen" is forbidden to prescribe to patients who have suffered a stroke or a myocardial infarction, who have a history of heart or liver failure, diabetes mellitus. Before using the medication, you should first get a doctor's consultation, which will select the best therapy.

"Azafen" analogues

A direct substitute for the original medicine is the antidepressant "Pipofezin". The following drugs are also analogues of the medicinal product:

1. "Neuroplant."
2. "Bethol".
3. «Coaxil».
4. Normazidol.
5. Prozac.

Only an expert can choose a suitable analogue of the drug "Azafen" for a certain patient. The price of the original means varies between 180 and 230 rubles. The cost of analogues depends on the country of origin and composition of the drug.