Just about the drug "Midokalm": instructions for use for patients

Pain and muscle tension. These two processes are interrelated. Sometimes the balance between relaxation and muscle tension is violated towards the strengthening of the latter. In general, the muscles and in rest are in a slightly stressed state - tonus, but with certain diseases the muscles can not fully relax and the patient is in pain. Often in such cases, the doctor prescribes the drug "Midokalm".

Instruction for use specifies that the drug is prescribed with pronounced muscular spasms, hypertension, after some operations, in order to avoid stress in the area of surgery, especially orthopedic or traumatological, cerebral palsy, with diseases of the vessels (obliterans), encephalopathies (in childhood). But most often they are prescribed for the treatment of neurological diseases (muscle contractures, multiple sclerosis, spinal automatism, encephalomyelitis disorders in pyramidal ways).

How does the drug "Midokalm" work? Instruction for use says that it is a muscle relaxant that acts on the central nervous system. As we see, its action is not limited to any local area, but acts immediately on the whole organism. Usually, with this effect, the side effects are much greater than with local treatment.

The drug "Midokalm" refers to those few means, whose mechanism of action is not even clear to doctors, which does not prevent it from being very effective. Do not be afraid, clinical tests have been passed successfully, so if "Midokalm" was appointed to you, then do not pay attention to some white spots in explaining the mechanism of action. Something about him is still known, and this allows him to be appointed safely.

What are the effects of Meadolph? The application instruction says that, due to the influence on the metabolism of calcium ions , the drug relaxes the muscles, the patients less often suffer from spasms, the operated regions are not subjected to exercise, the symptoms of neurological diseases decrease, and pains go away (the drug is also a mild anesthetic).

The content of "Midokalma" in the blood is much lower than it is taken. The fact is that it is not digested more than 20%. It is excreted well, mostly kidneys. Although without the involvement of the liver in its metabolism is not complete. Therefore, liver disease, as, indeed, the kidneys - if not a contraindication to the appointment, then the limiting factor - for sure. With such conditions, the doctor usually reduces the dosage and insists on monitoring the patient's condition.

It is very important to take the medicine on time and follow the recommendations about the dose. Most often this amount is not more than 150 mg at a time, and sometimes you need to drink 2 times, and sometimes 3. An exact dose will be prescribed by a doctor based on many factors such as age, weight, liver and kidney condition and others.

What are the side effects of the drug "Midokalm"? Instruction for use says that most often there are problems with the digestive system. Such as a feeling of nausea. However, before vomiting very rarely. But the discomfort in the abdomen is noted quite often. But discomfort does not reach the pain syndrome. So if there was no vomiting and pain, you can not go to the doctor in addition.

What other side effects does the "Meadocals" mean? The abstract also mentions some manifestations of the skin. In particular, its redness and the appearance of a rash. In extremely rare cases, anaphylactic shock is possible . With his signs - swelling of the tongue, chin and difficulty breathing, call an ambulance.

Do not prescribe it with myasthenia gravis, and children up to a year.

Like any medicine, "Midokalm" should not be used for self-treatment, it will be just self-deception. And dangerous, since this medicine is a central action, and therefore to calculate possible side effects and take measures, can only be a professional who has studied at least 7 years.