"Dibasol" - from what? Spasmolytic drugs

Sometimes patients are prescribed a medicine "Dibazol". What is this medicine for? "Dibazol" - a synthetic drug with an active substance called bendazole, characterized by vasodilator, hypotensive and antispasmodic effect. It well reduces arterial pressure, promotes the recovery of peripheral nerves, and stimulates the functions of the spinal cord. The drug "Dibazol" has an immunostimulating effect, increasing the body's resistance to the effects of certain infectious agents.

Pharmacology

Relaxation of smooth muscles of blood vessels or internal organs occurs due to a decrease in the content of free calcium in them. The drug "Dibazol" causes an improvement in the synaptic transmission in the spinal cord, an increase in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Due to the formation of antibodies with the medication, the synthesis of interferon and phagocytosis, it activates the patient's immune system. Under the influence of bendazole, internuteal contacts in the region of the spinal cord are improved.

Indications

Intravenous or intramuscular injections, tablets with a different dosage for adults and children allow the use of "Dibazol" in both inpatient and outpatient settings. From what does this medicine help? He successfully copes with the removal of hypertensive crises, with the treatment of arterial hypertension at an early stage in the complex by other means of antihypertensive action. With peptic ulcer of the digestive tract, intestinal, renal, hepatic colic, the drug helps to relieve spasms of smooth muscles of these organs. Has a medication "Dibazol" indications for use in neurology. So, it is used to eliminate residual phenomena of poliomyelitis, for the treatment of peripheral paralysis of the facial nerve, polyneuritis and other ailments. The drug "Dibazol" doctors are also prescribed as a prophylactic against the flu.

Dosage of injections to adults

Injections of the drug "Dibazol" are widely distributed and often used in the hospital. The preparation is prepared as a 0.5% or 1% solution for parenteral administration of 1, 2 or 5 ml in each ampoule. Dosage should be determined by the attending physician, who knows all the subtleties of the course of the disease in a particular patient, and also the peculiarities of his organism. In a hypertensive crisis, intravenous administration (more effective than intramuscular) is usually given. Dose - 3-4 ml (with 1% solution) or 6-8 ml (with 0.5% solution).

But with hypertension without symptoms of a crisis, usually prescribed 2-4 ml (with 1% solution) or 4-8 ml (at 0.5%). But if there are other diseases, the dosage can be increased or decreased by the doctor's decision.

The drug "Dibazol" in tablets

Medication in the form of tablets is available for children at 2, 3, 4 mg and for adults at 20 mg. The package contains 10 pieces. The drug "Dibazol" (pills) instruction recommends taking an adult patient 2-3 times a day - the dosage is from 20 to 40 mg of the drug for each dose. For better action, the medication is consumed 2 hours before meals or 2 hours after it. With lesions of the nervous system, the average dosage of the drug (5 mg) is indicated from 5 to 10 times per day. Maximum doses for adult patients: 0.05 g at one time, 0.15 g per day. The course of treatment with any form of medication should last about 3-4 weeks. If necessary, it can be repeated, but not earlier than in one or two months.

The preparation "Dibazol" (tablets) has a quick-dissolving and thin outer shell. This allows the active substance of bendazole to begin to act quickly. This form of the drug is easy to use, which makes it convenient for use in outpatient treatment. It is remarkably absorbed in the intestines, the effect of application can be observed in half an hour. The effect of the remedy is maintained for two to three hours.

Application in childhood

The drug for children is prescribed for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, ulcers and colic, and also as a prophylaxis in the influenza season. The question of the need for the use of a drug is decided only by the doctor, assessing the course of the disease, the individual characteristics of the organism of a particular child, and also making sure that there are no contraindications.

For outpatient or inpatient treatment, tablets with infant dosage or intravenous / intramuscular injections are used. The form of the drug is also prescribed only by a specialist. During the course of treatment, the doctor monitors the child's condition, although side effects of the medication are infrequent. The instruction allows the reception of the drug "Dibazol" for children and determines such a dosage in accordance with age:

• Over 12 years - 5 mg / day;
• From nine to twelve - no more than 4 mg / day;
• From four to eight - not more than 3 mg / day;
• From one year to three - no more than 2 mg / day;
• Up to a year - no more than 1 mg / day.

The doses in the instructions are recommendatory in nature, therefore under no circumstances should they be used for self-treatment. If it is necessary to continue using the drug, subsequent courses of therapy are prescribed after 1-2 months.

Use by pregnant and lactating

Often in obstetrics and gynecology prescribe the drug "Dibazol". What does it prescribe for, is it safe to use it? These issues are very exciting for women. The drug "Dibazol" is widely used for the treatment of pregnant and lactating mothers. It effectively lowers blood pressure. For more than 60 years of its successful use in medicine, there has been no adverse effect on the fetus or newborn. But all the same it is necessary to know that the drug should not be used for self-treatment without prescribing a doctor. It is not suitable for daily intake and is considered a means for emergency care for pregnant and lactating women.

Contraindications

Having found out everything about the preparation "Dibazol" (from what it is prescribed and in what doses it is necessary to take), it is also necessary to learn about all contraindications. Medication can not be used with increased individual sensitivity to its components. The drug "Dibazol" is not recommended for prescribing for arterial hypotension and for severe violations of kidney function. It can not be used to relieve spasms of the digestive tract if ulcers are accompanied by bleeding. The drug is prohibited for prescribing to patients with diabetes, heart failure in severe form, convulsive syndrome or diseases accompanied by a decrease in muscle tone. Taking the drug, you need to carefully control the transport or complex mechanisms.

Side effects

Most often the drug "Dibazol" is well tolerated, but in some cases, allergic reactions to its components are observed. When used in high doses, there may be increased sweating, a feeling of heat, nausea, dizziness, headache. Caution should be exercised in prescribing long-term treatment courses to elderly people, since medication can cause deterioration in the results of the electrocardiogram.

Spasmolytic drugs

The pains that are caused by the involuntary contractile activity of the smooth muscles of the vessels and organs are called spasms.

For their relief, spasmolytic agents have been created, which are divided into groups depending on the area of action (vessels, GIT organs, bronchi). In the last century, in the 1940s, one of these drugs, "Dibazol," was synthesized. "Papaverin", "Papazol", "No-shpa", "Tanatshehol", "Avisan", "Baralgin" are all spasmolytic drugs with similar effect (analogs).

To drugs-synonyms include funds with such names: "Bendazol", "Dibazol-UBF", "Dibazol-Darnitsa", "Dibazol-Vial".