Teraligen. Instructions, indications for use, price, reviews

Teraligen is a medical product, which is indicated as the main remedy for the treatment of neurotic disorders. The drug requires careful use and adherence to the dosages indicated in the instructions.

Release form

The drug is produced in Russia in the form of tablets for oral administration. They have a dark pink color, odorless. The product is contained in packages with contour cells, packaged in cardboard boxes.

Chemical composition

The active component of the medication is alimemazine tartrate.

The following substances are used as auxiliary ingredients:

• colloidal silicon dioxide;
• milk sugar;
• wheat starch;
• sucrose;
• talc;
• magnesium stearate;
• coloring component;
• polysorbate 80;
• food additive E171;
• hypromellose;
• macrogol.

These ingredients enhance the effect of the main substance and complement each other.

Pharmacological properties

The medication belongs to the group of antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics). It has sedative, antispasmodic and antihistamine effects. The drug also has a less pronounced antiemetic, hypnotic and antiemetic effect.

The action of the drug is aimed at suppressing the excessive activity of dopamine receptors, which leads to a moderate antipsychotic effect. At the same time, it is not used for severe mental disorders, since it is ineffective in complex diseases.

Sedation of the medication is caused by the suppression of adrenergic receptors located in the region of the brain.

Other effects of the drug:

• suppression of vomiting - suppression of the trigger part of the vomiting center;
• lowering body temperature - suppression of dopamine receptors located in the region of the hypothalamic system.

The action of the drug occurs in 15-20 minutes. after consumption. The effect lasts for 6-8 hours. Due to its good tolerability, the medication can be used in pediatric practice.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug is completely and quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum content of the active ingredient is observed after 1-2 hours after administration. The main substance interacts with proteins. At the same time, the level of binding is insignificant and amounts to about 20-30%.

The half-life varies from 3.5 to 4 hours. The agent is excreted mainly by the renal system in the form of a metabolite (about 70-80%). The withdrawal period is 2 days.

Indications for use

Teraligen (it is recommended to study the indications for the use of the medicine in advance before taking it) has a wide scope and recommendations for the appointment.

Indications:

• neuroses and neurosis-like diseases of various nature and mechanisms of origin (phobias, psychovegetative disorders, hypochondria, senestopathy);
• anxiety-depressive disorders due to the development of vascular pathologies;
• mental disorders (psychosomatics);
• insomnia, which has a different nature of origin;
• allergy (as symptomatic therapy);
• anxiety and anxiety caused by psychosomatic disorders;
• depression (senestopathic forms of the disease).

The drug should be used only after examinations and diagnosis.

Contraindications

The medicine has some restrictions on admission, due to the influence of the active ingredient on the body and human psyche. In the presence of these conditions, it is necessary to choose another treatment.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to the drug;
• glaucoma (angle-closure form);
• myasthenic syndrome;
• Parkinson's disease;
• kidney and liver diseases (severe forms of disorders);
• acute liver failure and encephalopathy;
• hyperplasia of the prostate;
• pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• age under 7 years old.

With extreme caution and only under the supervision of a physician, the medication can be used in the following cases:

• alcoholism (a chronic form of pathology, especially with poor tolerance of the phenothiazine group of drugs);
• epileptic seizures;
• obstructive disorders in the bladder;
• chronic low blood pressure;
• functional bone marrow suppression;
• glaucoma (open-angle form of the disease);
• hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice);
• risks of developing urinary retention.

Before using the product, you must make sure that there is no allergy to it.

At what age can the drug be used?

The drug can be administered to children and adolescents. The minimum age limit is at least 7 years (for pills).

Instructions for use, dosage

Teraligen (indications for the use of the drug are extensive and can be supplemented by the attending specialist in case of special need) is intended for oral administration. The indicated dosages must be divided into 3-4 equal doses.

For panic attacks and anxiety

In case of panic attacks and anxiety states, 2.5-10 mg per day are prescribed, depending on the severity of the disorder and the patient's age. The maximum daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 g. Elderly patients are not prescribed more than 0.2 g per day. The course is individual, according to the recommendations of a specialist.

With depression

For depressive conditions, 15-20 mg per day is prescribed. The duration of therapy is individual, according to the doctor's recommendations, but not less than 1 month.

For insomnia

For sleep problems, 2.5-5 mg per day is prescribed as a sleeping pill. Duration of the course - until all symptoms are completely eliminated or as recommended by a doctor.

With autism

Children with autism are prescribed 2.5-7.5 mg of the drug per day, depending on the severity of the course and the severity of the pathological process. The duration of the course is 2 months or according to the recommendations of a specialist.

With OCD

With OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), adults are prescribed 200-400 mg per day. Children are advised to take no more than 60 mg per day. The duration of therapy is 1 month or as recommended by a doctor.

From tremors and tics

With the development of tremor or tics, 60-80 mg per day is prescribed. In childhood, dosages are slightly lower and range from 20 to 40 mg per day. The duration of treatment is individual, according to the doctor's recommendations.

Side effects

Adverse reactions occur in extremely rare cases and are caused by the action of the active ingredient or the patient's physiology.

Side effects:

• Central nervous system disorders: fatigue, increased fatigue, irritability, agitation, insomnia, nightmares. In more rare cases, confusion, symptoms of extrapyramidal disorders, apnea, convulsions may occur.
• Organs of sight and hearing: indistinct perception, ringing in the ears.
• Cardiovascular system: lowering blood pressure, dizziness, tachycardia.
• Digestive organs: atonic states, dry mouth, problems with stools, decreased appetite.
• Respiratory system: a feeling of dryness in the oral cavity, a change in the viscosity of the secretion produced by the bronchi.
• Urinary tract: urinary retention, atonic disorders in the bladder.
• Other manifestations: allergies, disorders of hematopoietic function in the bone marrow, hyperhidrosis, muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to light.

With the development of these signs, you should stop further use of the tablets and consult a specialist.

Overdose

Teraligen in case of exceeding dosages can lead to increased side effects and the development of confusion consciousness, therefore it is necessary to strictly adhere to the rules for use established and noted in the instructions funds.

In the event of such symptoms, it is necessary to contact a specialist for symptomatic therapy.

special instructions

In the case of prolonged use of the medication, it is necessary to conduct a periodic study of the functions of the blood and liver.

The use of the product requires the use of an increased amount of vitamin B₂.

To identify allergens and conduct allergy tests, you must stop taking the drug 3 days before the start of the study.

The drug can give false positive results for pregnancy, which must be taken into account by patients planning a pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment.

For the entire period of therapy, it is recommended to stop drinking alcoholic beverages, since ethanol can react with the drug and lead to the development of negative reactions.

You should refrain from driving a car or carrying out other work requiring increased concentration of attention and psychomotor reactions, since the agent can cause drowsiness, especially in initiation of therapy.

Drug interactions

The medication can react with other agents.

Thus, it can enhance the effects of the following drugs:

• tranquilizers;
• other antipsychotics;
• hypnotics;
• narcotic pain medications;
• medicines for general anesthesia;
• m-anticholinergics;
• drugs to reduce blood pressure (dosage adjustment required).

The main medicine can lead to weakening of the following medicines:

• levodopa;
• ephedrine;
• m-anticholinergics;
• amphetamine derivatives;
• guanethidine;
• dopamine.

When used simultaneously with alcohol or drugs that suppress the central nervous system, depression of the functions of the central nervous system is noted.

When used together with barbiturates or anti-seizure drugs, a decrease in convulsive readiness is possible (dosage adjustment is necessary).

Reactions and action with other medicines:

• β-blockers - an increase in the concentration of the active substance of the main drug.
• Bromocriptine - a decrease in the action and an increase in the level of prolactin.
• Tricyclic antidepressants and anticholinergic drugs - increasing the activity of the main agent.
• MAO inhibitors - increase the risk of extrapyramidal disorders and lower blood pressure.
• Medicines that have a depressing effect on the function of bone marrow hematopoiesis - an increase in the risks of a decrease in the number of blood cells formed in the bone marrow.
• Drugs that have a toxic effect on the liver - the development of more pronounced symptoms.

When using other drugs, it is recommended to first consult with a specialist.

Analogs

Teraligen (indications for the use of generics may slightly differ from the recommendation for the main drug) in some cases can be replaced by other similar drugs.

Similar drugs are prescribed if the main drug is poorly tolerated. In this case, the selection of substitutes should be made only by the attending physician.

When choosing a suitable drug, the form and severity of the disorder and the characteristics of the patient's body are taken into account.

Phenibut (Russia)

This analogue is produced in the form of tablets for oral administration. Its active ingredient is aminophenylbutyric acid hydrochloride.

The tool belongs to the group of nootropic drugs that have a pronounced psychostimulating effect.

Recommendations for the appointment:

• asthenic syndrome;
• neurotic and anxious states, fears;
• psychopathy;
• neuroses;
• nervous tics;
• open-angle glaucoma;
• enuresis (urinary incontinence caused by psychological factors);
• sleep disturbance (insomnia, nightmares);
• Meniere's syndrome (dysfunction of the vestibular apparatus);
• alcoholism and related conditions.

Dosage regimen: single dosage for adults varies from 20 to 750 mg; children are prescribed 20-250 mg.

There are no age restrictions. With extreme caution, tablets can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The duration of treatment is individual. The only contraindication to taking the medication is intolerance to the components. Terms of dispensing - by prescription. Cost - from 65 to 190 rubles.

Olanzapine (Russia)

This generic is available as an oral tablet. The active ingredient of the medication is the olanzapine substance of the same name.

The drug is a representative of the antipsychotic group of drugs and is used in the treatment of the following disorders and conditions:

• schizophrenia;
• manic syndrome with varying degrees of severity;
• bipolar disorder (to prevent flare-ups);
• depressive conditions (therapeutically resistant depression).

Features of admission: from 5 to 20 mg per day, depending on the violation and the severity of its course. Elderly patients and patients with impaired renal and liver functions are not recommended to take more than 5 mg per day. The duration of use is individual, according to the doctor's recommendations.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to the components;
• children and adolescents up to 18 years old;
• lack of lactase, allergy to lactose, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.

During pregnancy, a medication can be prescribed only if absolutely necessary. It is not recommended to use the product during breastfeeding, since the active substance can pass into breast milk. The way of implementation is prescription. Price - from 225 rubles.

Atarax (Belgium)

Teraligen (indications for the use of the drug indicate the possibility of its extensive use in medical practice) can be replaced by foreign drugs that have a similar effect and are widely used in the treatment of neurotic and mental violations.

Atarax is made in the form of tablets for oral administration. The active component of the drug is hydroxyzine hydrochloride, a substance with a high anxiolytic effect.

Indications:

• anxious states;
• psychomotor agitation;
• internal stress;
• irritability due to somatic, neurological and mental disorders;
• chronic alcoholism, which is accompanied by agitation and irritability;
• a sedative used before various procedures or surgical interventions (sedation);
• itching (adjuvant therapy).

Dosages: adults - 25 to 200 mg per day; children are prescribed 1-2.5 mg / kg of the child's body weight. The maximum daily dose for adult patients should not exceed 0.3 g.

The duration of the course is individual, according to the doctor's recommendations.

Restrictions on admission:

• intolerance to the components;
• period of pregnancy;
• breast-feeding;
• allergy to galactose;
• decreased absorption of glucose and galactose.

Age restrictions - for adults and children over 1 year old. Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency, as well as the elderly, require dosage adjustment downward. Dispensing conditions - prescription. Cost - 260-320 rubles.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

• The tablets should be stored in a dark and dry place at temperatures up to 25 ⁰C.
• Expiration date - 3 years from the date of issue.
• Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.
• Dispensing method - by prescription.

Price

The cost of the medicine may differ slightly depending on the region of sale and the pharmacy trade network. You can clarify the availability of the drug on sale, as well as find out its price at any pharmacy located at the place of residence.

Region / region	Dosage form / dosage	Price
Moscow, Moscow region	Tablets, 25 pcs.	575-650 rub.
St. Petersburg	RUB 595-700
Saint Petersburg (suburbs)	590-670 rub.
Leningrad region	580-670 rub.
Novgorod region	RUB 620-685

Before using Teraligen, it is imperative that you read the instructions for using the drug and consult your doctor. If necessary, you can read the reviews of those who have already taken this drug.

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