Quite often, doctors prescribe both drugs at the same time, since they combine perfectly with each other. This allows you to achieve a faster and more comprehensive effect in therapy. Drugs do not form toxic compounds in the body, since they are compatible in structure, although they differ in the mechanism of action.
Various disorders in the functioning of the central nervous system and the brain are more and more common in recent years. Contribute to this nerve congestion, a busy schedule, a genetic predisposition, bad habits.
In addition to these factors, organic pathologies lead to a malfunction in the work of the most important body systems .
All this extremely negatively affects the state of the body as a whole, worsens the quality of human life.
Currently, the pharmacological market provides many medications that can help the brain and nervous system cope with impaired activity.
These medicines include Mexidol and Picamilon.
“Mexidol”: characteristics of the drug
Mexidol is a domestic antioxidant and membrane protective agent.
Its main task is to prevent hypoxia of brain tissues, improve cerebral blood supply, normalize metabolic processes, and improve the processing of oxygen circulating in the body.
The main active ingredient is ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate.
The medication is released in the form of tablets, each of which contains 125 mg of the active ingredient and in ampoules containing an injection solution (2 ml and 5 ml).
Indications and contraindications
Application is indicated in the presence of pathologies and conditions such as:
- Asthenia.
- Withdrawal syndrome.
- The consequences of a head injury.
- Encephalopathies of various origins.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Cardiac ischemia (in complex therapy).
- Neuroses and psychopathic conditions.
- Decreased cognitive function due to atherosclerosis.
- Intoxication with psychotropic substances.
- VSD.
- Post-stroke condition.
- Alcohol poisoning.
- Prevention of transient ischemic attack.
- Panic attacks.
- Open angle glaucoma.
- Inadequate physical activity (as a means of preventing possible subsequent stress).
In surgery, the use of Mexidol is widely practiced in the conservative treatment of acute peritonitis and pancreatitis.
Contraindications for use are: acute functional disorders of the kidneys and liver. lactation period. pregnancy. individual intolerance to the drug. The drug is prohibited for children under 12 years of age.
Among the side effects can be observed: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, skin rash, severe thirst.
pharmachologic effect
In the process of treatment, such therapeutic effects are manifested as:
- The disappearance of feelings of fear and anxiety.
- Platelet bonding slows down.
- The metabolic processes in ischemic zones of the myocardium are improved.
- Improves the electrical activity of the myocardium.
- Brain cells are more intensively supplied with oxygen.
- Sleep is stabilized.
- The body better resists the effects of negative factors.
- Improving memory and intelligence.
In addition, the drug improves brain activity, and also has an anticonvulsant and sedative effect. It is also known for its ability to lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood.
“Picamilon”: characteristics of the drug
“Picamilon” is a drug from the group of nootropics. It is considered the first domestic nootropic drug.
Its main purpose is to influence the higher mental and metabolic processes in the brain. Also, due to the strong vasodilating (vasodilating) effect, it improves blood circulation and strengthens brain tissue.
The main active substance is nicotinoyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid.
The manufacturer provides two dosage forms of the drug – ampoules with a solution for intravenous or intramuscular administration. tablets containing 10 mg, 20 mg or 50 mg of the active ingredient.
Indications and contraindications
The situations in which the appointment is shown are:
- TBI.
- Neuroinfection.
- Alcohol withdrawal.
- Ischemic stroke (moderate or mild).
- Treatment and prevention of migraine attacks.
- Various neurotic pathologies (depression, phobia, neurosis, etc.).
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency.
- Memory impairment.
- Senile psychosis.
- Decrease in mental functions.
- Open-angle glaucoma.
- Pathology of the retina.
- Chronic alcohol addiction.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Cochlear neuritis.
- Recovery after heavy sports, physical or mental work.
In addition, Picamilon is used in urological practice. It is recommended for children starting from the age of 3, and adult patients suffering from various disorders of urination as a means of reducing hypoxia of the tissues of the bladder.
