It is competent to say which of the drugs is better, only a specialist can. Each of them has both pros and cons. And they are prescribed in various clinical cases.
Atarax is softer and better tolerated by patients. He is chosen for the treatment of anxious or depressive mild conditions.
You should also give him preference for the treatment of emotional disorders that appeared against a background of mental illness or pathology of the brain.
“Grandaxin” should be chosen for functional disorders of the autonomic nervous system. In other words, when there is no specific pathology, but only the activity of the nervous structures is disordered.
In some cases, as prescribed by a doctor, it is possible to take anxiolytics together. “Grandaxin” is used in the daytime to relieve anxiety without a sedative effect, “Atarax” is drunk in the evening, to improve sleep.
But, in each case, the dosage is selected strictly individually, and both tranquilizers are administered under the supervision of the attending physician.
At certain moments, it is common for every person to experience a feeling of fear, anxiety, and anxiety. These emotions are a natural reaction to events of a certain kind: public speaking, passing the session, worrying about loved ones.
But, it’s quite another matter if these emotions become difficult to control. They pursue a person constantly, becoming sources of various anxiety and depressive states.
Such disorders require medical correction. Of the drugs prescribed by specialists to eliminate uncontrolled pathological reactions of the nervous system, Atarax and Grandaxin can be distinguished.
Atarax: description of the drug
Atarax is an anxiolytic (tranquilizer) of the non-benzodiazepine series. It is used to treat neurosis, eliminate anxiety, relieve symptoms of psychomotor agitation.
In addition, the drug has sedative, antihistamine and antiemetic effects. Improves the quality and overall duration of sleep.
The drug is produced in two forms: film-coated tablets, ampoules for i / m injections.
The main active ingredient is hydroxyzine. In tablets, its content is 25 mg in each piece. In the ampoule solution, 100 mg per 2 ml.
In the form of ampoules, the medicine is used in a clinic.
Indications and contraindications
The purpose is shown in the following conditions:
- Chronic alcoholism
- Withdrawal syndrome.
- Postpartum depression.
- Neuroses accompanied by severe excitability, anxiety, emotional stress.
- Itchy skin with dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis.
As a sedative, Atarax is used before preparing for surgical operations.
After surgery, it is used as an antiemetic.
Contraindications are: pregnancy, lactation period, intolerance to components, impaired galactose assimilation, porphyrin disease, glaucoma, age up to 1 year.
Side effects are manifested by a decrease in pressure, nausea, constipation, headache, general weakness and fatigue, decreased vision clarity, and fever.
This medicine is produced in Belgium, by the pharmaceutical company USB Pharma. In pharmacies, a prescription is available.
Grandaxinum: description of the drug
Grandaxin is a tranquilizer of the benzodiazepine derivative class . Differs from classical benzodiazepines in an atypical chemical structure.
Its main active ingredient, tofisopam, is an atypical derivative of diazepam. The molecular formula of the drug is changed in such a way that there are no negative manifestations inherent in classical benzodiazepines, such as the development of addiction, withdrawal syndrome.
The drug has an anxiolytic effect, without having a sedative and muscle relaxant effect. He is a daytime tranquilizer.
The effect of the medication is aimed at eliminating various disorders of the autonomic nervous system. It also has a stimulating effect on the body.
Grandaxinum is made only in the form of tablets. One tablet contains 50 mg of tofisopam, the main active ingredient.
Indications and contraindications
Indications for use are:
- Asthenic syndrome.
- Neurasthenia.
- Neuroses and neurosis-like conditions.
- Severe PMS.
- Psychovegetative disorders.
- Panic and anxiety.
- Asonmia provoked by neurological causes.
- Menopausal syndrome.
- Somatic disorders.
- Cardialgia of neurotic origin.
- Withdrawal syndrome.
- Unmotivated fear.
- Myasthenia gravis and myopathy with neurotic symptoms.
Given the ability of a drug to stabilize psychological balance, it is often used in the prevention of panic attacks.
Contraindications to the appointment are:
- Sleep apnea.
- Respiratory failure syndrome.
- Early pregnancy.
- The lactation period.
- Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug or other benzodiazepines.
- Psychopathological conditions accompanied by aggressiveness, motor-speech arousal.
- Severe depression.
- Lactase deficiency.
- Galactose intolerance.
- Simultaneous administration of immunosuppressive drugs.
For children and adolescents under 18 years of age, medication is not prescribed due to the lack of sufficient experience in this age category.
Among the side effects can be noted: increased irritability, dizziness, sleep disturbance, headaches, loss of appetite, digestive system upset, drying out of the oral mucosa, allergic reactions, impaired liver function, myalgia.
Production of the drug is carried out in Hungary by the pharmaceutical company EGIS Pharmaceuticals. It is released only by prescription.
Drug similarities
The similarity of the medicines presented can be seen in their belonging to one group – tranquilizers.
Also unites their lack of negative effects on cognitive function.
They do not develop drug dependence, even with prolonged use. Both pharmaceuticals are successfully used in the treatment of neurotic conditions. For both, prescription is provided.
Similar drugs and cost. “Atarax” – from 283 rubles. up to 360 rubles., “Grandaxin” – from 300 rubles. up to 350 rub.
What are the differences
The difference options are as follows:
- They have a completely different composition and mechanism of action.
- Differ in producing countries.
- “Atarax” has a pronounced sedative effect. The second remedy has no such effect.
- Grandaxin has a wider list of indications. But he also has a more “side effect” than that of a Belgian medicine.
- “Atarax” is allowed to appoint children from 1 year. “Grandaxin” is only 18 years old.
- The reception of the Belgian pharmaceutical product provides for restrictions in driving vehicles and performing work related to the speed of response.
- Hungarian drug is stronger in pharmaceutical action.
