Quality, but expensive drug Betaserk: democratic prices for available analogs

Betaserk is a drug that is used in cases of problems with the vestibular apparatus.

The main symptom of chronic circulatory insufficiency of the brain is periodic headaches, dizziness, impaired memory and performance, and tinnitus.

It is worth considering the indications and contraindications for use.

Pharmacological properties

mechanism of action Betaserc studied is not very good.

It is known that it splits well in the gastrointestinal tract. Excretion of the active substance is carried out during the day due to the work of the kidneys.

The drug is transferred easily, as evidenced by reviews and studies in laboratories.

In addition, Betaserc is not a medicine with a sedative effect and therefore can be discharged even to older people.

Betaserc is used in people who have had such symptoms, as:

• disruption of the vestibular apparatus;
• for the detection of Ménière's disease;
• for headaches, ringing in the ears, hearing impairment.

As for the effect of this drug, it has not yet been studied to the end.

Conclusions can only be made from studies that have been conducted in a clinical setting.

It has been found that it allows to improve the microcirculation of in the brain tissues, contributes to the acceleration of the recovery of the vestibular function after a one-sided neuroectomy and influences the histaminergic system.

The active substance of the preparation

The active substance Betaserka is beta-histidine dihydrochloride, which is intended for the treatment of the above-mentioned health problems.

Why you should look for analogs of the drug

To understand why it is worth looking for analogues Betaserka it is worth to study the instructions for use and the price of the drug.

Betaserk is available in the form of tablets with a different percentage of the main active ingredient - betahistine dihydrochloride.

This preparation does not have significant side effects. It has no toxic effect on the body.

Betaserk has the ability to control the effect on the brain of histamine .Although in the case when the histamine in the body will be more than necessary, it is possible to develop allergic reactions in which histamine plays an important role.

As a result of the interaction of histamine with blood vessels, there is improvement in the work of the brain and blood circulation in it. And this, in turn, reduces the frequency and intensity of dizziness.

Along with this, Betaserc inhibits the work of H3-receptors histamine and thereby reduces the activity of the centers of equilibrium. Thus, it is possible to quickly eliminate problems with dizziness and balance.

The price of for Betaserk ranges from 300 rubles for tablets with a histamine content of 8 mg, up to 1200 rubles per packing of tablets with a mass fraction of histamine 24 mg.

Betaserk is good because it does not have any serious side effects after using this drug. But, most likely, not every sick person has the opportunity to afford this drug.

The best analogues of the medicine

To date, there is a fairly large number of drugs similar to the drug, in particular, there is a Russian analogue of Betaserka. Consider their advantages and disadvantages in comparison with this drug.

Betagistin

The drug, whose action is aimed at the normalization of the vestibular apparatus.

Produced in the form of white tablets with cream color, the active ingredient of which is betahistine dihydrochloride with its mass fraction in one tablet 16 mg and 24 mg.

A noticeable effect of the action of Betagistin is observed already 14 days after the initiation of its administration.

Prescribe this drug in cases of detection of Ménière syndrome, accompanied by dizziness, nausea, hearing loss, and also with problems with the vestibular apparatus.

He has little more contraindications than Betaserc.

Therefore, its is not recommended for taking in patients who are hypersensitive to the components of this drug, children, and women who experience a period of pregnancy or during breastfeeding.

The last contraindication is due to the insufficient study of the effect of this drug, therefore, in order to avoid undesirable consequences, the use of the drug is not recommended.

Advise to pay special attention to patients who have problems with stomach ulcer and bronchial asthma, which in the process of taking this drug should be under the strict supervision of a doctor.

Betamistin is available in the form of tablets that must be taken orally, the dose of which depends on the content of the main active ingredient in them.

The price of for Betagistin is more accessible and ranges from 100 to 400 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.

Vestibo

The drug is aimed at reducing the frequency and periodicity of dizziness and improving hearing. Produced in the form of tablets, containing the active substance betahistine dihydrochloride 24 mg. In addition to it, the formulation also includes cellulose and lactose.

Indications for the use of this drug are:

• disruption of the vestibular apparatus;
• headache, dizziness;
• nausea and vomiting.

Contraindicated use of the drug to people with the same problems as in the case of Betagistin. Particular attention should be paid to the use of Vestibo children.

A noticeable effect is observed only a couple of months after the beginning of the use of this drug.

The price of for Vestibo shows that it is even more affordable than the previous two. You can buy it in pharmacies at a price of 200-300 rubles.

Vosticap

Its action is directed to:

• for the improvement of microcirculation;
• elimination of dizziness;
• headache;
• with his help increases the tone of the smooth muscles of the bronchi and gastrointestinal tract.

This preparation is available in the form of capsules, with the active substance betahistine dihydrochloride in an amount of 8 and 16 mg. Noticeable effect is observed after 2 weeks from the first day of taking the drug.

As contraindications to are:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• period of pregnancy and lactation, due to the lack of reliable data on this matter;
• lactose intolerance and lactase deficiency;
• for children, the use of this drug is contraindicated.

Capsules must be taken with food for better absorption.

The prices of for this drug are even more democratic - 90-240 rubles per package.

Action of this drug, as in previous cases, is aimed at:

• normalization of the vestibular apparatus;
• elimination of symptoms of Ménière syndrome.

Tagista

This drug leads to a normal state of conductivity in the neurons of the vestibular nuclei at the level of the brainstem. The active substance of the Tagista preparation is betahistine dihydrochloride in the amount of 8, 16, 24 mg.

Contraindications to are:

• hypersensitivity to the constituents of the drug;
• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• is not recommended for taking this medication for children under the age of 18, the last two contraindications are due to the fact that the action of Taghist in these cases has not yet been studied.

In pharmacies you can find it by price 100-130 rubles.

Conclusions

Having analyzed the above data on all the preparations listed in the review, it can be noted that they differ little in their composition and indications.

It should be specially noted that is contraindicated in for pregnant women, children, and also for women during lactation.

It is also not unreasonable to pay attention to the fact that some of the given medicines are not recommended for use in cases of abnormalities in GIT and other body systems.

The form of release of preparations slightly differs - thus, all preparations are issued in the form of tablets, and the drug Veastrap is found only in capsules that must be eaten.

Regarding the cost of , it should be noted that the most affordable drugs can be called Tagistu and Vesticap.

Other analogs do not differ much in cost from each other.

Only the preparation Betaserk can be found at a price of 1200 rubles, for all others the limit is on the amount of 300-400 rubles. At the same time it was Betaserk that passed most clinical trials and its effect on the body was better studied.

Also, the drug has fewer limitations and contraindications, which is also not unimportant. What is more important, the reliability and validity of the Western model or the availability of domestic counterparts? The choice is yours.

Video: The doctor about the preparation Betaserk

The doctor tells about the drug for treating and eliminating the symptoms of vestibular dysfunction Betasercke. Indications for which Betaserc is appointed. On the pros and cons of medicine.