Aktovegin

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The preparation aktovegin   affects the process Cell Metabolism Making it active by increasing transportation and storage Glucose   and oxygen . This increases their intracellular recycling. The result is an acceleration of the metabolism adenosine triphosphate That increases the energy resources in the cells. Aktovegin also improves energy processes in the metabolism, in the case of certain limitations of normal functions in energy metabolism (for hypoxia Insufficient absorption of oxygen in tissues, lack of substrate) and in the case of high energy consumption (with, tissue regeneration and healing). This drug also improves the functional metabolism   and anabolism   (absorption of substances in the body). In the drug has a secondary effect: it will increase the blood supply.

Indications and methods of use of the drug:

The drug is prescribed in treatment of cerebrovascular insufficiency, when ischemic stroke , Traumatic brain injuries. Aktovegin effective in disorders of arterial and venous peripheral circulation, angiopathy , Trophic disorders, varicose veins in the lower extremities. It is used in ulcers of different origin; bedsores   and burns As well as in the prevention and treatment radiation injury .

Aktovegin successfully applied in case of damage corneal   and sclera , Burns and corneal ulcers of various origin; at keratitis , Abrasions of the cornea in patients who use contact lenses; for the prevention of lesions in the fitting of contact lenses in the presence of human degenerative processes in the cornea.

Depending on the severity and type of disease is assigned a specific dose of the drug. Aktovegin taken orally, topically or parenterally. When receiving the drug inside appoint 1-2 pills three times a day before eating. Drops should be plenty of drink, do not chew.

For administration by intravenous or intra-arterial use aktovegin ampoules. The initial dose is 10-20 ml. Thereafter, 5 ml appointed agent intravenously (very slowly need to be administered) or intramuscularly once a day every day or on certain days of the week. Intravenous drip solution 250 ml of infusion, the rate of introduction - 2-3 mL per minute. Intravenous drug is administered once a day every day or on certain days of the week. It is also possible to use 10, 20 or 50 ml solution for injection, which is diluted in 200-300 ml of glucose or saline. One course of drug therapy involves 10-20 infusions. Other drugs in the infusion solution aktovegina are added.

It should be carried out carefully, parenteral administration of the drug because of the likelihood of anaphylactic reaction . It is necessary to conduct a trial introduction of this should be possible to conduct emergency treatment. Intravenously injected to 5 ml of the solution due to the presence of hypertensive properties. During the administration need to track indicators of water and electrolyte metabolism in the body.

For topical gel aktovegin Apply a thin layer (for burns and radiation injuries) or thicker (in the treatment of ulcers). Place lesions covered compress. The dressing should be changed once a week, and ulcers, which are much wet, changing bandages conducted once or several times a day. Cream aktovegin used to stimulate the wound healing process. In order to prevent radiation injuries of the skin ointment is applied immediately after exposure or between sessions. Aktovegin eye gel is used 2-3 times a day 1 drop of gel. Upon opening a pack can be stored no more than four weeks.

Contraindications and possible side effects:

Do not take the drug to patients having a high sensitivity to the aktovegina. Very carefully appointed aktovegin during pregnancy, it is undesirable to carry out the treatment according to drug during breastfeeding. As a side effect may be a number of allergic reactions: hives . Sweating , Flushing, fever. At the site where the gel is applied, a cream or ointment may feel itchy, burning. After using the eye gel may experience watery eyes, redness of the sclera.

Specific recommendations:

Store this medication should be in a place protected from moisture, temperature thus should be not more than +8 ° C.