The drug 'Gepa-Merz'. Instructions for use

The drug "Gepa-Merz" is a hepatoprotective agent. The drug is available as a concentrate for the infusion solution and granules for making a solution for oral administration.

The drug "Gepa-Merz". Description

The active substance L-ornithine-L-aspartate acts on the synthesis of glutamine and urea with the amino acids aspartate and ornithine. As a result of the studies, it was found that enhancing the synthesis of glutamine helps to reduce the ammonia content. In some cases, the ratio of branched and aromatic amino acids was improved.

The drug improves the production of somatotropic hormone and insulin, promotes protein metabolism against the background of pathologies in which parenteral nutrition is necessary .

The drug "Gepa-Merz" (powder for injection solution) is prescribed for chronic and acute liver diseases complicated by hypera-isotomy (toxic lesions, fatty degeneration, cirrhosis, hepatitis). Indications also include hepatic encephalopathy (expressed and latent), especially when combined therapy for disorders of consciousness (precoma or coma).

Granules for the preparation of a solution for oral administration of "Hepa-Merz" instructions for use recommends for violations in detoxification liver function (against the background of drinking or overeating).

The granules are dissolved in 200 milliliters of liquid. Take the medicine "Gepa-Merz" instructions for use three times a day after meals. Dosage at the same time - three to six grams (one or two sachets).

Intravenously infusion drug "Gepa-Merz" instructions for use recommends that you enter up to twenty grams per day (four ampoules). The drug concentrate is dissolved in 500 milliliters of solution for infusion. Patients with a disorder of consciousness (in a state of coma or precoma) may be administered up to eight ampoules per day (taking into account the severity of the condition). For 500 milliliters of solution for infusions it is recommended to dissolve no more than six ampoules.

Drip introduction of the drug "Gepa-Merz" instructions for use recommends that exercise at a speed of five grams per hour. The duration and frequency of infusions, as well as the duration of treatment is determined individually. If the liver function is impaired to prevent nausea and vomiting, the rate of administration should be adjusted in accordance with the patient's condition.

In the treatment of children, concentrate for the solution for infusion of "Hepa-Merz" is not used.

The drug is contraindicated in the severe phase of kidney failure, hypersensitivity.

As practice shows, if the therapeutic dosage is observed, the drug is well tolerated. Among the possible side effects when using the "Hepa-Merz" medication, the instructions for use indicate allergic reactions, nausea, or vomiting (rarely). As a rule, the symptoms are short and do not require discontinuation of treatment.

Despite the lack of information about the harmful effects of the drug in the prenatal period and with lactation, the appointment is strictly according to the indications. The condition of nursing and pregnant women should be monitored by a specialist.

Clinical practice shows that the pathology itself, in which the Gepa-Merz drug is used, negatively affects the ability to concentrate attention and manage complex mechanisms or transport. Thus, in patients taking the drug, this ability can also be disrupted.

When using the drug according to the prescription of a specialist, there is no overdose. In some cases, disorders of the digestive system are likely.

The use of the "Hepa-Merts" means must be agreed with the doctor.