Vasoserk: indications and contraindications for prescribing

Vasoserk stabilizes the vestibular apparatus due to the active substance betahistine, which is an analog of histamine. Betagistin binds to the receptors for histamine within the vestibular analyzer. The activation of the receptors leads to the expansion of capillaries and the improvement of microcirculation in the analyzer components, controls the volume, pressure of the endolymph in the inner ear. The use of the drug facilitates the patient's condition due to the relief of dizziness and noise in the ears.

Vasoserk is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and within three hours reaches its maximum concentration in the blood, which is manifested by the rapid onset of clinical effect. It is excreted through the kidneys during the day. The drug is available in the form of tablets with different contents of the active substance: 8, 16, 24 mg. Before taking it is recommended to read the instructions for use Vasoservka and prices, as the drug has a number of analogues.

Indications and contraindications for the prescription of

According to the instructions for use of Vasoserk, the following indications are distinguished:

• Meniere's disease: a first-line drug that achieves a positive and lasting effect;
• tinnitus and headaches;
• dyscirculatory encephalopathy;
• circulatory failure in the vertebrobasilar basin;
• inflammation of the vestibular nerve;
• vestibular dizziness;
• changes in the vestibular and auditory analyzer during aging.

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If a patient has these indications, the doctor selects the dose and the frequency of Vasoserk's intake. The drug is not prescribed in the following cases:

1. In the first and second trimester of pregnancy.
2. When breastfeeding.
3. Allergic reactions and individual intolerance of the drug components.
4. Bronchial asthma.
5. Peptic ulcer of stomach and duodenum( increases secretion of gastric juice).

Application Vaso-Serum

In accordance with the instructions for use, price and feedback, Vasoserk is best used as part of complex therapy. The medicinal preparation in tablets is drunk during the meal, since the active substance irritates the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, in particular the stomach. A single dose is selected individually. Multiplicity of reception - 2-3 times a day. In the interictal period with Meniere's disease, the dosage is reduced.

The effect of therapy occurs in a few days or weeks. With acute violations in the work of the vestibular apparatus and Meniere's syndrome, the symptoms pass through the day. The constant effect associated with the adaptation of the vestibular apparatus is observed after 2-3 weeks and increases with further use. The doctor prescribes the treatment course Vasoserk individually to the patient, taking into account pathology, concomitant diseases, age and other characteristics. Addiction to the drug does not arise.

Important! When using Vasoserk, patients are advised not to take any antihistamine drugs( Suprastin, Tavegil) and Tsinarizina( Stugeron), as they block the binding of betahistine to receptors to histamine.

Vasoserk does not have a sedative effect on the body, so it can not affect the management of transport.

Side Effects

Vasoserk is a safe drug, rarely leading to side effects. The most frequently observed dyspeptic symptoms( heartburn, painful sensations in the epigastric region) when prescribed to patients with peptic ulcer or gastritis. A similar action of Vasoserk is associated with its stimulating effect on gastric secretion.

The second most frequent side effect is allergic reactions to the drug components: urticaria, itchy skin, and Quincke's edema.

When an overdose of a drug( a single dose of more than 640 mg of the drug), there is nausea, vomiting, convulsive syndrome. If symptoms of an overdose need to wash the patient's stomach with clean warm water, take Enterosorbents( activated charcoal, Enterosorb) and seek medical help in a medical institution.

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Analogues Vasodarka

The pharmacy offers a number of analogues of Vasoserk, which reduce the intensity of vestibular manifestations: Betagistin, Betaserk, Betaver, Vertran, Tagist. Analogs contain betagistin as an active substance, but differ in the manufacturer and in prices. The replacement of Vasoserk with any analogue should be performed only by the attending physician, since some of these medicines differ in dosage, cost or effect.

Vasoserk, being an analog of histamine, is able to effectively combat the symptoms of vestibular disorders in Meniere's disease. The drug eliminates vestibular disorders in hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, migraine, vegetovascular dysfunction, which determines its widespread use.