Tagista. Indications, instructions for use, price, reviews

Tagista - effective remedy for improvement microcirculation of blood, prescribed to patients in order to improve their condition in neurological and some other diseases. Indications for the use of the drug are determined on the basis of the results of a preliminary examination, which makes it possible to establish the presence of concomitant deviations from the internal organs. The medicine is considered effective, helps to stop the symptoms and prevent the appearance of complications against the background of the progression of the pathology.

Release form

The medicine is sold in the form of oral tablets. They are small in size, packaged in standard plates of 10 pieces. A box made of cardboard can contain 3, 5, 6 or 9 plates.

The box contains plates with tablets and a description, which indicates all the nuances of use, features, contraindications and possible complications during treatment.

Compound

The drug contains the substance betahistine hydrochloride, which provides a therapeutic effect.

The medicine contains auxiliary ingredients:

• Talc.
• Aerosil.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Potato starch.
• Lemon acid.
• Microcrystalline cellulose.

Excipients do not have medicinal properties, they are present to preserve the chemical formula. The amount of active ingredient in the composition of the drug can be 8, 16 or 24 mg. The presence of several dosage options allows for each patient to select the appropriate option, depending on the symptoms.

Pharmacological properties

Tagista (indications for the use of the medication are described in the instructions) has stimulating and restoring properties, which allows the use of the drug in the diagnosis of pathologies neurological origin.

The medicine improves the functioning of the brain, helps prevent the progression of diseases and the development of complications against their background. There is a positive effect of the drug on the vessels, which improves the movement of blood through them. The complex effect of betahistine on the body makes it possible to achieve a pronounced therapeutic effect during the course of treatment.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

After the drug penetrates inside, it is rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract and distributed throughout the body. Betahistine acts primarily on type 1 and type 3 histamine receptors, which helps to improve blood flow in the basilar artery. The drug improves microcirculation, stimulates the conduction of nerve impulses to the tissues, which has a positive effect on the state of the tissues.

Another effect of the drug on the body is noted:

• Reduces the severity of dizziness and the frequency of occurrence of this symptom. Patients talk about elimination of tinnitus, improvement of hearing, disappearance of accompanying symptoms.
• When using the drug, microcirculation in small vessels improves, the likelihood of destruction of cells that are affected in neurological disorders decreases.
• The active substance of the composition acts on the inner ear, normalizes the endolymph pressure.
• The medicine acts on the central nervous system, the brain stem, improves nerve conduction.
• There is an improvement in the condition of the walls of blood vessels, which makes it possible to reduce the likelihood of their damage.

Tagista (indications for the use of the drug should be studied by patients before starting use) is rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract and spread through the systemic circulation. The ability of the main substance to bind to plasma proteins is noted, which ensures the effectiveness of treatment.

After taking a single therapeutic dosage, the maximum concentration of ingredients in the blood is reached after 3 hours and remains at this level for 6-12 hours. The ingredient is then excreted from the body by the kidneys. The withdrawal period takes no more than 24 hours. The drug does not accumulate in the blood and tissues, which reduces the likelihood of complications in the form of an overdose.

In case of impaired renal function, the period of evacuation of the ingredients is somewhat prolonged, which does not affect the therapeutic effect.

Indications for use

The drug is prescribed for diagnosing neurological pathologies of varying severity.

The main indications for the use of the drug:

• Diagnosing Meniere's disease.
• Frequent headaches, dizziness. The drug is prescribed in cases when symptoms appear against the background of neurological disorders.
• Tinnitus and hearing impairment.
• Vestibular disorders in which the inner ear is affected.
• The appearance in the patient of nausea and vomiting against the background of pathologies of the nervous system. The medicine is included in the course of the main treatment to prevent complications.
• Diseases in which patients develop dyspeptic disorders, headaches, and other complications.
• Neuroses, anxiety, sleep disorder.

The doctor makes a decision on the appointment of a medication based on diagnostic data. Sometimes the agent is used to prevent neurological disorders, as well as in combination with systemic medications for lesions of the spinal column.

Contraindications

Tagista, despite the available indications for use, is not prescribed for intolerance to the ingredients of the composition.

Before taking the drug, you must first exclude contraindications:

• The period of gestation and breastfeeding. There is no data on the effect of the drug on the body of the mother and child.
• Internal bleeding against the background of damage to the tissues of the stomach and intestines. The drug will not bring a pronounced result, but it can provoke complications.
• Exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. After the elimination of acute manifestations, the use of the medication is allowed.
• Acute bronchial asthma.
• Severe renal failure.
• Liver pathologies, in which there is a failure of the organ.
• Mental disorders in the acute stage.
• Acute cerebrovascular accident.

For patients, there may be individual contraindications, which are determined by the doctor during examination.

At what age can the drug be used?

The tablet is allowed to be used only for the treatment of patients over 18 years of age. Treatment of children and adolescents is not allowed, since there is not enough information about its effect on the body of such patients.

Instructions for use, dosage

The drug is taken only orally in a dosage prescribed by a doctor, determined during a diagnostic examination. The starting dose for patients is 8 mg. It is taken 3 times a day at approximately equal time intervals.

The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the manifestations and the presence of concomitant diseases in patients. Usually, an improvement is noted during the first week of therapy, but if necessary, the course can be extended up to 4-6 weeks. The duration of treatment is determined during examination and examination.

If there is no effect from taking 8 mg of the drug, the doctor may increase the dose to 16 mg. It is taken 3 times a day. Often, the initial dose for patients is 16 mg if the course of the pathology is severe. Sometimes it is necessary to prescribe a single dose of 24 mg. At the same time, tablets can be taken 3 times a day in case of an advanced form of the disease, sometimes it is enough to take a medicine of 24 mg in the morning and in the evening.

When taking pills, it is important to consume a large amount of liquid, which will speed up the process of dissolution of the film shell and the penetration of components into the systemic circulation. Over the course of a long course of treatment, the doctor monitors the patient's condition, if necessary, changes the dosage or cancels the medication. For different diseases, the characteristics of treatment may vary.

With osteochondrosis

Tagista (indications for the use of the drug include neurological diseases) does not affect the development of osteochondrosis, its progression and course features. But in patients, against the background of the progression of the disease, disorders appear in the form of headaches, dizziness and numbness of the extremities.

It is with these symptoms that the drug fights when it is prescribed simultaneously with other medicines that affect the course of osteochondrosis. The medicine at the initial stage is taken at 8 mg 3 times a day. The average duration of therapy for such a disease is 3 weeks, but if necessary, it can be increased according to individual indications.

With VSD

Vegeto-vascular dystonia provokes severe headaches in patients, fluctuations in blood pressure and other disorders. Taking the drug does not help to completely eliminate the symptoms of the disorder, but it significantly alleviates the condition during its exacerbation.

The dosage for severe manifestations of the disease is 16 mg per dose. An acute course may require the appointment of 24 mg 2 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course is 2 weeks. After passing it, you need to visit a doctor again, who will determine the feasibility of further use of the medication.

The duration of the drug use when diagnosing vegetative-vascular dystonia can be 4 weeks, if the symptoms do not disappear within 14 days after the start of therapy.

With neurosis

The medicine somewhat eases the condition when diagnosing a neurosis. When applied, the elimination of anxiety and anxiety is noted, sleep is normalized. In combination with other medicines, the drug helps to alleviate the condition, reduce the likelihood of complications.

In severe neurosis, the patient is immediately prescribed 24 mg of the drug 2 times a day. After the onset of improvement, it is possible to reduce the dose to 8 mg 3 times a day. Treatment continues for a long time, but it is possible to carry out a short course for 10-14 days.

Side effects

Violation of the instructions can provoke the development of complications from the internal organs. Compliance with the rules does not always guarantee the absence of negative reactions.

Damage area	Most common reactions
Nervous system	From the side of the nervous system, complications occur quite often. They manifest as dizziness and headache, sleep disturbances and increased irritability. If the patient takes the medication for a long time, the symptomatology manifests itself in an acute form, which leads to disorders on the part of other organs. Often, manifestations disappear on their own after discontinuation of therapy, sometimes other medications are required to normalize the condition.
Respiratory system	The respiratory organs during therapy suffer only if patients have pathologies from this system. Patients may report shortness of breath and severe coughing, which is aggravated by exertion. Symptoms disappear after refusal of treatment or the use of other medications, the action of which is aimed at eliminating it.
Digestive tract	Nausea is considered the most common manifestation of the digestive tract. Patients may experience pain in the stomach, upset stools, worsening appetite, and concomitant deviations in the form of flatulence and bloating. Over the course of several days, the symptoms worsen, which leads to a deterioration in the general condition.
Skin and mucous membranes	The skin and mucous membranes are affected when the patient develops an allergic reaction. A rash appears on the body and limbs, which provokes itching. The patient scratches the affected areas, which leads to damage to the outer layer of the skin and increases the risk of infection. The mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth and nose are affected by the progression of allergic reactions. There is swelling and redness, watery eyes and a large amount of mucus from the nose.

The appearance of negative reactions is considered a reason for refusing therapy and visiting a doctor. It is not always necessary for the patient to prescribe medications to normalize the condition, since the manifestations disappear after a few days or hours. In the event of their aggravation, one cannot ignore the manifestations, as well as use the drugs without the appointment of a specialist.

Overdose

Tagista (indications for the use of tablets are described in the article for review and are not a call for self-medication) provokes an overdose with prolonged use in high doses.

The main manifestation of the disorder is considered to be severe nausea and frequent vomiting throughout the day, upset stool. In this case, the patient loses a large amount of water with feces and vomit, which provokes dehydration and aggravation of disorders from the nervous system in the form of dizziness and seizures.

In case of an overdose, the patient may have a stomach lavage if symptoms develop after taking a large amount of the drug once. After this, symptomatic therapy is prescribed, depending on the specific manifestations.

It is strongly discouraged to ignore the symptoms of an overdose, as well as to use medications without visiting a doctor. Sometimes the condition is life threatening, especially in the absence of therapy.

special instructions

It is allowed to undergo repeated courses if patients have chronic pathologies of the nervous system. Usually, the patient undergoes treatment no more than 2 times during the year. Combining a medicine with other medicines allows you to achieve a more pronounced result.

Some drugs with similar properties can have a sedative effect, but Tagista is not one of them. The drug can be prescribed to patients whose professional activities require increased concentration of attention, for example, when driving a vehicle or performing other manipulations.

Drug interactions

The medication should not be combined with medications that contain the same active substance. This can provoke complications and overdose.

The drug has no effect on the action of other systemic medications, therefore, it can be used, if necessary, in combination with drugs from other groups.

Analogs

The drug has analogs prescribed when it is impossible to use the original medication.

Most popular substitutes:

• Stugeron - a drug with a different composition with pronounced therapeutic properties. The main action is carried out due to the presence of cinnarizine in the composition. The medication improves cerebral circulation, stimulates cell regeneration and prevents the progression of diseases. An analogue is available in the form of tablets.
• Betaserc contains betahistine, therefore it has the same therapeutic properties. The drug is available in tablet form, the dosage of tablets is 8, 16 and 24 mg. The principle of action of the drug does not differ from the original, but the appointment of a substitute must be made by a doctor.
• Westikap also available in tablet form, contains betahistine as the main ingredient. The remedy has similar indications and contraindications, but more often it provokes complications with prolonged use.

Substitutes should be appointed by a specialist on an individual basis after examination.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug can be stored for 3 years in a dark and cool place. After the expiration date, use is not allowed.

Dispensing of medicines from pharmacies is carried out after presentation of a prescription from a doctor.

Price

The cost of the medication is approximately 120-150 rubles.

Tagista is an effective medication for the treatment of neurological diseases of various origins. Indications for the use of the drug assume a preliminary examination of the patient, the use of an individual therapy regimen, depending on the symptoms.

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