Andipal. Instructions for use and why, price, reviews

Andipal is vasodilator medication with a fairly high efficiency. Instructions for its use presuppose a preliminary clarification of the cause of the symptoms and the identification of concomitant deviations from other organs. Many patients do not understand what the examination is for, but doctors pay attention to the importance of this stage in order to prevent the development of complications.

Release form of the drug Andipal

The drug is available to patients in tablet form for oral administration. The tablets are medium in size and round in shape, packaged in standard plastic blisters of 10 pieces.

In a box made of cardboard, there can be 1, 3 or 10 plates with tablets. An instruction is attached to them, which details all the nuances of the application, possible contraindications for therapy.

Composition of the preparation

The drug includes several ingredients with pronounced properties, which allows for a complex effect on the body. The composition includes metamizole, phenobarbital, papaverine and bendazole.

There are several components in the composition as auxiliary substances:

• Stearic acid.
• Potato starch.
• Talc.
• Calcium stearate.

These ingredients have no medicinal properties. The amount of each component in 1 tablet is 0.02 g, but the dosage of metamizole reaches 0.25 mg.

Pharmacological properties

Andipal (instructions for use and what it is intended for is written in the article for review, but start treatment with the drug without recommendations the doctor should not) has analgesic and antipyretic properties, and also helps to expand blood vessels, which leads to an improvement blood circulation.

With the use of the drug, the disappearance of pains of various origins, as well as the degree of severity, is noted. Patients feel relief within a short period of time after taking, which is considered one of the benefits of the remedy.

The content in the composition of several ingredients allows you to have a complex effect on the body, reduce the number of medications required for patients with frequent pain and associated deviations.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

After taking the tablet medication inside, it dissolves in the digestive tract and the components of the composition spread through the systemic circulation. Each ingredient has a specific effect on the tissue.

The general effect of the medication is analgesic, vasodilator and antipyretic. The drug eliminates pains of various origins, prevents their recurrence after a short period of time, reduces the risk of complications in the absence of therapy.

The medication also has other properties:

• Metamizole refers to painkillers. It is he who provides quick elimination of discomfort. The ability of the ingredient to reduce body temperature during the development of fever and associated abnormalities is also noted. The presence of this substance in the tablets ensures the achievement of a pronounced therapeutic effect.
• Papaverine is an antispasmodic ingredient. But it affects not only the muscle layer of the vascular walls, but also the muscles of the digestive tract. This allows you to improve the condition in the presence of abdominal abnormalities in patients.
• Bendazole also belongs to antispasmodic substances, but in addition it helps to improve the functioning of the spinal cord and peripheral nerve endings.
• Phenobarbital is an effective sedative. Its presence in the composition of the tablet enhances the effect of other ingredients, has a positive effect on the condition of patients with the progression of the disease. The sedative effect facilitates the course of pathologies that are aggravated against the background of nervous tension. The substance improves sleep and reduces anxiety.

The complex effect of the drug makes it effective and in demand among patients with various disorders.

Ingestion absorption of the ingredients is rapid. Over the course of a certain time, different substances are found in the blood in different quantities. The bioavailability of each component is high, and their processing takes place in the patient's liver. When eating, the absorption and processing of substances slows down somewhat, which does not affect the therapeutic effect.

Dysfunction of the liver and kidneys can also affect the pharmacokinetic features. Dose adjustment for renal failure is not always necessary, the doctor makes the decision individually in each case.

Indications for use

Andipal is prescribed for various pathological conditions, as indicated by the instructions for use. Many patients do not know what the pills are used for and therefore face side effects.

The main indications for the appointment:

• Headache of varying intensity. The medication can be prescribed for migraine, if a particular patient feels relief after taking it.
• Pain in the abdomen against the background of spasm of the muscular layer of the intestine.
• Discomfort resulting from cerebral vasospasm. Typically, such disorders affect patients with neurological disorders of varying severity.
• Insomnia due to severe pain and accompanying symptoms.
• Acute cholecystitis. The drug has an antispasmodic effect, can be used even if patients have stones in the gallbladder.
• A mild form of hypertension, accompanied by a slight and rare increase in indicators. The medication can sometimes be used to lower blood pressure readings.

With a toothache, the remedy does not bring a pronounced effect, but with mild discomfort it can be prescribed. With neuralgia and neuritis, it is included in the complex treatment.

Contraindications

The effectiveness of the drug does not allow uncontrolled use of it without preliminary examination. Contraindications include allergy to the components of the composition, a tendency to such disorders in the patient's history.

There are other barriers to treatment:

• Intestinal obstruction in acute and subacute form. The medication can aggravate the condition, which will require immediate surgery.
• Acute peptic ulcer disease, acute gastritis. It is allowed to use the drug when eliminating acute symptoms.
• Dysfunction of the liver and kidneys in acute severe form.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding.
• The presence of neoplasms in any part of the digestive tract.
• Tachyarrhythmia and angina pectoris in acute form. The first 2 weeks after the patient has suffered a myocardial infarction, it is better to refuse to take the pills.
• Heart failure in severe form. The medicine is allowed to be used only according to individual indications and after consulting a doctor.
• Disturbances from the blood system, characterized by a deterioration in the production of the most important cells.
• Lactation and pregnancy period. The drug can harm not only women, but also the child.
• The patient's age is up to 14 years.
• Persistent hypotension.

For elderly patients, the medicine is prescribed with caution, since they often have chronic diseases of internal organs.

Instructions for use, dosage

Andipal (instructions for use and what the product is intended for must be studied before taking) is taken orally in the dosage prescribed by the doctor. The dose may differ depending on the severity of the manifestations and the presence of concomitant deviations.

The standard regimen assumes taking 1 tablet 3 times a day with approximately equal periods of time. The duration of treatment does not exceed 7 days, prolongation or increase of the dose is possible only by agreement with the doctor.

With a headache

The recurrent appearance of a headache in a patient requires the use of drugs to eliminate it. Usually, the course of treatment for such a violation lasts no more than 3 days. If discomfort occurs rarely, it is allowed to take pills only on the day it appears.

The daily dosage ranges from 3-6 tablets, depending on the severity of the violation. You cannot take the entire daily rate at once, it is imperative to divide it into 3 doses during the day.

At low pressure

The drug with persistent hypotension or a frequent decrease in blood pressure indicators cannot be used, which is associated with its hypotensive properties. Even when taking the minimum therapeutic dose, there is a decrease in numbers, therefore, with hypotension, taking pills can aggravate the manifestations.

Experts also note the ability of the active ingredients to impair the work of the brain if the pill is taken by a patient with hypotension.

With a hangover

Usually, with withdrawal symptoms in patients, there is a decrease in blood pressure indicators, therefore, the use of a tablet medication can provoke an aggravation of symptoms.

It is allowed to take pills only if the patient has hypertension or the indicators do not decrease significantly. The daily dosage does not exceed 3 tablets, and the duration of the course is 2 days. The entire daily rate is not taken at a time, divided into 3 doses during the day.

With migraine

Andipal (instructions for use and why the medicine is taken can be checked with the doctor) for migraines, they are not taken in courses, but only when symptoms appear.

The daily dosage for a mild course of the violation is 3 tablets, for severe migraines, it is allowed to take 2 tablets 3 times a day with equal time intervals. In case of recurrence of symptoms the next day, it is not forbidden to take the pills again if the doctor prescribes them to the patient.

Side effects

The drug often provokes negative reactions, even in the absence of violations during the period of therapy. Disorders can worsen the patient's condition, disrupt the work of internal organs.

Damage area	Frequent negative reactions
Respiratory system	On the part of the respiratory system, complications occur often, accompanied by cough and shortness of breath, aggravation of the symptoms of chronic diseases, if they are present in the anamnesis. In most cases, the manifestations disappear on their own after a few days, but they can persist, which will require the appointment of special treatment.
Digestive tract	The digestive organs do not always suffer during therapy, more often disorders occur in patients with a history of chronic pathologies. Some talk about upset stools and digestion, lack of appetite. Often, the drug leads to vomiting and pain, despite its antispasmodic properties. With prolonged use, heartburn and nausea appear, which worsens the condition.
Nervous system	The nervous system often suffers during therapy. In patients, weakness and drowsiness associated with the presence of phenobarbital in the composition is observed, performance decreases, memory and concentration of attention deteriorate. Some talk about apathy, others note increased irritability, nervousness, and sleep disturbance. Reactions are individual, depending on the initial state of the patient's nervous system.
Vessels, heart and blood system	The drug can provoke bradycardia and a critical decrease in blood pressure in patients with a tendency to hypotension. The condition is aggravated by the addition of pain in the region of the heart. Sometimes complications affect the blood system and disrupt the synthesis of the most important cells.
Leather	Allergy to a medication is usually manifested by classic signs in the form of itching of the skin, rash and irritation, the spread of lesions over large areas. Often, allergies develop, rhinitis and conjunctivitis, accompanied by lacrimation, the discharge of a large amount of mucus from the nose. Symptoms are aggravated by the patient's tendency to such manifestations, often requiring special treatment.

The appearance of negative symptoms is considered a reason for refusing treatment and immediately contacting a medical institution.

Overdose

Andipal (instructions for use and why the remedy is prescribed, you need to know for people who suffer from migraines) does not lead to the development of an overdose when used in the dose prescribed by the doctor.

Despite this, prolonged use of pills in large quantities can provoke an aggravation of all negative reactions. Overdose is accompanied by severe headache, memory and attention disorders, drowsiness. Patients note general weakness and worsening of the course of allergic manifestations.

Overdose can threaten the patient's life, therefore, its manifestations cannot be ignored. The patient is usually treated in a hospital, the scheme is determined individually, depending on the specific symptoms.

Basic instructions

Experts draw the attention of patients to the fact that it is impossible to take the drug uncontrollably without examination. For example, if a headache occurs frequently, it is worth finding out the cause. Taking an anesthetic will not eliminate it, but long-term disregard of the manifestations will complicate subsequent treatment.

If the symptoms worsen after taking the drug, you should consult a doctor. If the pills do not help to improve the condition, you cannot increase the dose yourself or take them for a long time. Perhaps this drug is not suitable for a particular patient.

Drug interactions

The use of a medication simultaneously with funds with the same composition is prohibited. Do not prescribe pills in combination with hormonal, sedative and antispasmodic drugs.

Do not combine the reception with the use of other barbiturates. This often provokes complications. If you need to take the drug, it is important to first consult with your doctor.

Analogs

The medicine has analogues with similar medicinal properties. Often they contain other components in the composition.

The most effective substitutes:

• Reopyrin contains other components in the composition, but has similar properties. The drug is available as a pill for oral administration, has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects. The remedy is prescribed for pain of various origins, is taken in short courses and only according to indications. It can provoke negative reactions if the instructions are violated, it acts more aggressively than the original.
• Tempalgin is considered a popular and effective medication with analgesic properties. It also contains metamizole and some other components, which allows not only to eliminate pain, but also to fight inflammation and fever. The tablets are taken orally in the dosage prescribed by the doctor, the treatment lasts several days, since long courses often lead to a worsening of the condition.
• Benalgin is available in tablet form and contains several ingredients. The drug has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. Unlike the original, the substitute can be used in case of hypotension, as it contains caffeine, which has stimulating properties.

Analogues are selected by the doctor after a preliminary examination.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The medication is freely available in various pharmacies. Store it in a cool place, away from children.

The maximum storage time is 2.5 years.

Price

The cost of the medication ranges from 20-60 rubles. depending on the amount in the package.

Andipal is an effective drug with analgesic and antispasmodic properties. Instructions for its use presuppose a preliminary consultation with a doctor who will explain what the medication relieves from and when to expect results. Self-administration is not recommended.

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