To whom is Actovegin shown?

Actovegin refers to the metabolites, antioxidants, microcirculatory correctors. The drug stimulates oxygen consumption by cells, is a natural remedy that is obtained from calf blood proteins. Actovegin is available in several forms: in tablets with different dosage, in ampoules for injections, solutions and in the form of ointments. Actovegin with headaches is prescribed in tablets. Actovegin in stroke is prescribed in the form of injections with a dosage of 0.4 g of active substance per 1 ml of the drug.

Action of the drug

Before using the drug it is important to know how Actovegin acts. The main effect of the drug is to improve the rate of oxygen in the blood. Thanks to its natural composition, the drug helps to improve metabolism at the cellular level by activating the movement, consumption, accumulation and release of glucose and oxygen.

Also, the medicine helps to improve blood supply, accelerate the processes of regeneration and tissue repair, helps to better absorb the body important substances for it. When oxygen starvation of the body often manifests symptoms that decrease after using the drug.

Indications for use

The drug prescribes at a slowed-down rate of metabolic processes, as well as with impaired blood circulation. Often, the drug is prescribed for the rapid recovery of cutaneous and mucous membranes, due to their damage. What helps Aktovegin and who should take it:

• if the blood supply to the brain cells is impaired( for example, after a stroke);
• with arteries and veins in diabetes mellitus;
• after surgery and brain trauma;
• polyneuropathy in diabetes mellitus;
• violation of skin nutrition of different genesis;
• for venous disease and decreased vascular tone;
• with the appearance of ulcers and bedsores of different etiologies;
• in case of damage to the different cornea of ​​the eyes;
• Inflammation of the eye;
• as a prophylaxis after surgery on the cornea.

What does Actovegin treat? The drug is prescribed for damage to the skin after irradiation, sunburn or chemical attack. In the course of treatment of varicose veins, with intervertebral hernias to improve the nutrition of nerve endings.

Why use Actovegin? The drug reduces the symptoms of polyneuropathy in diabetes mellitus. Patients after the course of treatment are reduced paresthesia, burning sensation, pain, numbness.

How to use

How to take Actovegin? It should be remembered that the drug should be appointed only by a doctor and the treatment is selected according to the indications and health status of the patient:

1. Treatment with a medicine in the form of tablets includes a three-time administration of the drug for 1 tablet, always with water.
2. Intravenous administration of the preparation involves the use of an auxiliary solution( 250 ml) with the active substance( 5 ml).The procedure is carried out once a day. In severe cases, the dose of the active substance can be increased to 20 ml. The course of intravenous treatment of the drug is 2 weeks.

When intramuscular introduction of the drug, only the active substance is administered. How to do injections of Actovegin? The drug is administered intramuscularly once a day for 2-3 weeks. The medicine must be administered very slowly, and it must be warm, becauseThe appearance of hematomas and abscesses is not ruled out.

It's important to know! That with intravenous administration, allergic reactions can occur!

Side effects and contraindications

Actovegin can provoke an allergic reaction: urticaria, swelling, rashes accompanied by itching, redness. Anaphylactic shock may develop. It is worthwhile to be alerted when the following symptoms appear:

• increased body temperature;
• tachycardia;
• pain behind the sternum;
• pressing pain in the head.

Important! Since there is a risk of developing an anaphylactic shock, it is necessary to make a test before the administration of the drug.

In addition to these symptoms, dizziness or fainting may occur, in all cases you should inform your doctor about your health. The drug is not contraindicated in pregnancy, it is prescribed to improve blood circulation in order to avoid oxygen starvation of the child. Doctors can not take Actovegin with people with pulmonary edema, with heart failure, and children under 3 years.