Mebicar. Reviews of patients taking the drug, instructions

Medicinal Mebikar differs in a wide field of application, is prescribed to eliminate excessive excitability, psychoemotional fatigue, and normalize sleep. Used to relieve neuropathological symptoms of various diseases. According to patient reviews, the drug has a rather mild effect. People who have taken this drug report a minimum of restrictions for use and a low risk of side effects.

Composition and form of release

The drug belongs to the group of single-component drugs. The active substance Mebikar is a compound of the same name. Each tablet contains 0.5 g of mebicar. Additional components: calcium steara, povidone.

Release form - white tablets with a chamfer on one side. The drug is sold in carton packs containing 20 pcs.

Terms of sale, prices

The drug can be purchased at any pharmacy only with a prescription from your doctor. The average cost of a drug with a dosage of 500 mg of active ingredient is 470 rubles.

Pharmacological properties

Mebikar - belongs to the group of tranquilizers and is a psychotropic substance. Reviews of patients note the calming effect of the pharmaceutical on the body, while there are no impaired coordination of movements.

The medication does not affect the organs of the respiratory system, and in the case of an increase in dosage, the function of the myocardium. Patients taking the drug note a mild effect, which is due to the molecular structure of the active ingredient. Methylated urea fragments are similar to natural biologically active substances of the body.

When using this medication in therapy, the following effects are observed:

• significantly decrease, or anxiety completely disappears;
• fear and anxiety disappear;
• psycho-emotional overstrain is removed, excessive irascibility is eliminated.

The pharmacological agent restores the process of transporting oxygen in the required amount in the myocardial tissue. The active substance takes part in the biochemical processes of the body, normalizes the water-electrolyte balance. All this significantly improves the functioning of internal organs and systems.

An increase in the level of potassium ions in myocardial cells and plasma, allows you to achieve a positive result from taking the drug. The medication at the cellular level stimulates an increase in energy resources, activates protein synthesis.

Sleep disorders are effectively eliminated. At the same time, the drug itself does not have a direct hypnotic effect. He is only able to enhance the effect of other sedative medications.

The drug does not have an immunosuppressive effect, therefore it is allowed to take it at any time of the day, without fear that there will be more negative reactions or side effects.

Under the influence of Mebikar, mental activity is activated (thinking is accelerated, its coherence and consistency develops), memory and concentration of attention are significantly improved. When taking the drug, there is no state of euphoria, a feeling of high spirits, and there is also no symptomatology of psychoemotional instability.

The drug can significantly alleviate, or completely eliminate negative symptoms with nicotine abstinence. While taking Mebikar, patients notice a significant decrease in craving for alcohol.

The highest level of activity after taking the drug is reached after 30 minutes, which lasts for 4 hours. More than half of the active ingredient is excreted through the urinary system. The rest of the active substance is gradually excreted from the body throughout the day with feces. The active ingredient is not metabolized in the body.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Mebikar (reviews of patients who took the drug note its safety and effectiveness). The active ingredient of Mebikar - mebikar (tetramethyltetraazabicyclooctanedione) is close in chemical composition to natural biologically active substances of the body - the bicyclic structure contains two methylated parts of urea, which are included in its molecule.

Mebikar® activates structures in certain areas of the hypothalamus, and also affects the adrenergic and neurotransmitter systems, restoring their functioning. They increase their consistency and integration, while not exerting an adrenergic blocking vegetative effect. Reduces or completely eliminates the feeling of anxiety, anxiety, fear, relieves internal psycho-emotional overstrain and irritability.

The sedative effect is distinguished by the preservation of coordination of movements and muscle relaxation. The drug does not reduce mental or physical activity, so it can be taken while performing professional activities that are not related to working with dangerous mechanisms. At the same time, the patient does not feel euphoria or high spirits.

The drug does not have a hypnotic effect, however, it enhances the effect when taking hypnotic drugs and normalizes sleep.

Mebikar facilitates or eliminates the CNS response to smoking cessation.

In addition to its sedative effect, it restores the bioenergetic and metabolic functions of the neuron. The pharmaceutical product stimulates mental performance, increases concentration of attention, cognitive functions, while not provoking the appearance of signs of productive psychopathological disorders: excessive psychoemotional activity, delusional states.

The drug is perfectly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, almost half of the dose taken is bound by erythrocytes. The rest is in the plasma in a free form, due to which the active component spreads throughout the body unhindered and freely overcomes the cell membranes.

The concentration of the active component in the blood reaches a maximum after 30 minutes. after taking the medication and lasts for 3 hours, after which it gradually decreases. Almost three quarters of the dose taken is excreted from the body by the urinary system, the rest - unchanged throughout the day with feces.

The active ingredient - mebikar is not metabolized and does not accumulate in the body.

Indications for use

Mebikar (reviews of patients who took the drug, note its high efficiency) is used for therapy in the following cases:

• Cardiology, ischemic heart disease.
• In complex therapy during the recovery period after myocardial infarction.
• Neurotic disorders. Increased irascibility, emotional instability, depression and anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, formed against the background of nervous, psycho-emotional and physical overload.
• Indications for the need to improve the tolerance of tranquilizers and antipsychotics.
• Nervous states in patients suffering from alcohol dependence, during its elimination.
• Nicotine addiction. In order to reduce cravings while quitting a bad habit.

The active ingredient perfectly penetrates into body fluids and tissues. Sufficient clinical studies of the use of the pharmaceutical during childbearing and breastfeeding have not been conducted. In this regard, it is not recommended to prescribe a drug during pregnancy and lactation. It is better to start treatment with this drug after the birth of the baby and transferring him to artificial feeding.

Contraindications

Like any medication that has a pronounced tranquilizing effect on the human body, Mebikar also has certain restrictions and contraindications for use:

• Individual intolerance to any component of the drug.
• Painful drug addiction.
• Allergic reactions and side effects after the first dose of the medication.

During treatment with the drug, the patient may experience negative sensations, he may experience involuntary changes in body temperature, a sharp increase or decrease in blood pressure. However, in this case, it is not recommended to interrupt the course of therapy. As a rule, the body gradually gets used to the drug. Body temperature and pressure return to normal.

Method of administration and dosage

Mebikar (reviews of patients who took the drug can be studied on the websites of pharmacy chains). The course and dosage of drug therapy are determined exclusively by the attending physician, since this drug is dispensed only with a prescription from the doctor. Depending on the pathology, the duration of treatment can vary from 1 week to 3 months, and with diagnosing serious mental disorders, the course of medication therapy is increased to 6 months.

Autonomic and mental disorders

The standard dose is 300-1000 mg up to 3 times a day. The largest permissible dose at a time is 3 g, per day - 10 g. The duration of the course of treatment or taking the drug for prophylaxis can range from several days to 3 months, and in case of serious mental disorders - up to 6 months.

Fear, increased irritability, anxiety, and emotional instability

In the presence of these disorders, taking the drug 3 times a day at a dosage of 300-600 mg is indicated.

Abstaining from alcohol and nicotine

In order to weaken the manifestations of craving for alcohol and nicotine, the patient is prescribed a medication at a dosage of 600-900 mg 3 times a day. The course of therapy in this situation is up to 1.5 months.

Severe mental disorders and individual intolerance to antipsychotics
Patients with these disorders are recommended to take the pharmaceutical preparation in a dosage of at least 10 g per day. In this case, the course of treatment is at least six months. Then they pause to give the body a rest from the drug, and, if necessary, continue taking the drug.

Side effects

Mebikar, like any medication, can provoke the development of side effects that are not observed in all patients.

Organs and systems of the body	Possible complications
Immune	Side effects occur in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Nervous	In rare cases, migraines or dizziness may occur.
Cardiovascular	In rare cases, patients may have low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal tract	Rarely are dyspeptic disorders in the form of a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and pain in the abdomen.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue	In case of intolerance to the components of the drug, as well as a tendency to allergic reactions, edema of the eyelids, tongue, lips, face, skin, urticaria, rashes, itching, erythema, hyperhidrosis may occur. With the development of an allergic reaction, the use of the medication is recommended to stop immediately and take antihistamines.
Respiratory system, mediastinal and chest organs	In extremely rare cases, an attack of bronchospasm may occur.
Kidneys, urinary tract	In some cases, there is increased urination at night.

In rare cases, general disorders can manifest themselves in the form of a decrease in body temperature, weakness, pain in the sternum, swelling of the extremities, and decreased appetite are extremely rare.

The appearance of common side effects is not a reason to discontinue drug treatment. Gradually, the negative reactions of the body pass and the condition returns to normal.

If any side effects occur, especially pronounced, it is recommended to stop taking the drug and consult a specialist.

Overdose

Mebikar (reviews of patients taking the drug note the safety of this drug) Two cases of exceeding the dosage of the drug have been registered. Both are associated with attempted suicide. A single dose of the drug at a dosage of 30 g did not lead to death.

In the case of taking the drug in an amount exceeding the permissible dosage, it is recommended to carry out general detoxification measures: gastric lavage, as well as removal of symptoms of poisoning absorbents. There is no specific antidote. In case of an overdose, you must immediately seek medical help or call an ambulance.

special instructions

Specialists and patients who have taken the drug note that prolonged use of the drug does not cause mental and physiological dependence, as well as withdrawal syndrome at the end of the course treatment.

If taking the medication provoked a change in the blood pressure level up or down, or there is an increase in body temperature, this is not a reason to interrupt the course of treatment. This symptomatology will disappear on its own in the near future.

The medication can be used for therapy for children from the age of 10, but the process must be strictly controlled by a specialist. The maximum dosage of the drug at a time should be less than 250 mg. The pharmaceutical product is taken from 1 to 3 times a day.

The drug can be used to treat patients with impaired renal and liver function. In this case, the dosage of a single dose is not recalculated, however, it is recommended to exercise caution in order to avoid the development of negative complications. Mebikar is prescribed according to indications, only if the probable benefit significantly exceeds the possible harm from the use of the drug.

During the period of taking the medication, it is necessary to limit activities that require increased concentration of attention. In case of urgent need, it is permissible to drive a car, but it is recommended to exercise increased caution.

Drug interactions

Let's admit joint reception of Mebikar with the following groups of medicines:

• antipsychotics;
• tranquilizers (benzodiazepines);
• hypnotics;
• antidepressants;
• psychostimulants.

Analogs

Mebikar substitutes can have the same or different composition from the original, but in any case they have a similar therapeutic principle of action.

Common analogues:

• Adaptol.
• Tranquesipam.
• Tranquilar.
• Selak.
• Fensitat.
• Elsepam.

Only a specialist is involved in the selection of an analogue. Only he will be able to prescribe the most effective identical drug, depending on the specific situation. The specialist will analyze the patient's condition, the symptoms of the disease, select a drug that is suitable in composition and therapeutic effect, with a minimum risk of negative consequences.

Storage conditions

Store Mebikar pharmaceutical product in a place where the air temperature does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius, and where children cannot access. The shelf life is indicated on the packaging and is 4 years. It is categorically contraindicated to use an expired drug for admission by patients. According to reviews of people who have taken this drug, it is safe and highly effective.

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