Chlorprothixene Zentiva for the elderly. Reviews, instructions for use

Chlorprothixene Zentiva is a drug from groups of antipsychotics, which is actively used to treat the elderly with various neurological disorders. Reviews about the action of the agent may be different, which is associated with the individual assimilation of the components of the composition in the body.

The use should be agreed with the doctor, which will avoid the development of complications in case of violation of the instructions.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price

The drug is dispensed in different pharmacies after presenting a prescription from a doctor, which helps to reduce the risk of complications against the background of uncontrolled use without the appointment of a specialist.

The cost of a drug in different regions and pharmacies differs, but the average price ranges from 180-320 rubles.

Composition, release form

The medication is available to patients in the form of tablets intended for oral use. They are small, biconvex, round, orange or light orange, yellow, light brown.

The tablets are packaged in plastic plates of 10 pieces. In a small cardboard box you can find 3 or 5 tablets of tablets. A detailed description is always attached to them, which indicates the nuances of use, possible contraindications and complications during therapy.

The composition of the product contains the ingredient chlorprothixene hydrochloride, which has the main therapeutic effect.

Auxiliary components are represented by the following substances:

• Hypromellose.
• Macrogol.
• Talc.
• Titanium dioxide.
• Sucrose.
• Lactose.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Starch.

The auxiliary ingredients do not have a therapeutic effect. The amount of active substance in the composition can be 15 or 50 mg per 1 tablet.

Principle of operation and efficiency

Chlorprothixene Zentiva for the elderly (reviews of the remedy are mostly positive) is often used, since it has pronounced neuroleptic properties.

The principle of action of the drug is based on the ability of the main substance to inhibit some processes in the central brain. As a result, a sedative effect is provided, anxiety and anxiety, and other abnormalities that appear in certain diseases are eliminated.

The drug also has antipsychotic and antidepressant properties, which makes it possible to improve the condition of patients with an advanced course of pathology. The medicine is highly effective, helps to fight insomnia, eliminates the signs of some mental disorders that worsen the general condition of patients.

The medication also has other properties:

• Stimulates the work of the brain, improves the passage of nerve impulses to tissues. This allows you to prevent the violation of innervation and the development of complications against the background of these disorders.
• The ability of the agent to block type 1 adrenergic receptors is noted, which makes it possible to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension of varying severity. The drug cannot be used to treat severe hypertension as the only method of therapy, since it reduces the indicators slightly.
• Blocking histamine receptors helps to carry out antiallergic effect, which is important in the treatment of many diseases of neurological origin.
• The medication prevents the progression of a pathological condition in its chronic course.

The positive effect of the component in the composition on the state of nerve cells is noted. With the use of the drug, a significant improvement in overall well-being is observed.

With oral administration of the agent, there is a rapid absorption of the component of the composition in the human small intestine. The substance is distributed through the systemic circulation. Despite the rapid absorption of the ingredient, its bioavailability is no more than 12%, which does not prevent the provision of a pronounced therapeutic effect.

The processing of the ingredient is carried out in the liver, after which the products of its decay are evacuated with the help of the kidneys. The period of complete elimination takes 1-2 days, depending on the state of the patient's body. The ability of the main substance to penetrate the placental barrier and enter breast milk is noted.

Indications for use

Chlorprothixene Zentiva is used not only for the treatment of the elderly, if you study patient reviews.

The main indications for the appointment:

• Severe pain that occurs against the background of a prolonged course of certain diseases. For example, in case of oncological pathologies, the medicine helps to alleviate the condition.
• Insomnia as a result of neurological and mental disorders, accompanied by concomitant deviations from the nervous system.
• Severe withdrawal syndrome, in which intoxication and headache are observed. It is important to pre-monitor blood pressure indicators, taking into account the antihypertensive effect of the drug.
• Confusion of consciousness that occurs against the background of neurological disorders.
• Increased activity and excitability.
• Irritability and frequent mood swings.
• Uncontrolled behavior in children.
• Psychosomatic disorders that are accompanied by other symptoms from the nervous system.
• Neuroses and depressive states.
• Psychoses of varying severity.
• Manic-depressive states that develop against the background of schizophrenia and other mental disorders.
• Unreasonable anxiety, anxiety.

The tool can be used as part of the complex treatment of mental disorders, neurological diseases and some other disorders.

Contraindications and side effects

Despite the effectiveness of the agent and its relative safety, the use can provoke complications, if contraindications are not taken into account.

The main barriers to therapy include the following conditions:

• Intolerance to the components of the composition, a tendency to such manifestations in the patient's history.
• Severe hypotension, in which there is a critical decrease in blood pressure indicators.
• Inhibition of the functioning of the red bone marrow, accompanied by a disruption in the production of blood cells. In this case, the use of the drug can provoke complications.
• The patient's age is up to 6 years. The use for children under 6 years old can provoke complications, therefore, safer drugs are selected.
• A state of shock as a result of vascular collapse, accompanied by acute manifestations from the heart and other organs.
• Coma of various origins.
• Acute period after suffering myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke. After the elimination of acute manifestations, the doctor individually decides on the appointment of the drug.
• Hereditary or acquired blood pathologies.
• Hepatic failure in acute form.
• Severe renal pathology, inflammatory diseases of the paired organ.
• Internal bleeding associated with pathologies of the digestive tract. After elimination of acute symptoms, it is allowed to use the drug.
• Oppression of the central nervous system of various origins. The drug can aggravate the condition, provoke complications.
• Lactose intolerance.
• A severe course of diabetes mellitus, in which there are vascular disorders.
• The period of gestation and lactation. Only in some cases is it allowed to use the medicine for individual indications, when the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child.
• Severe epilepsy, in which there is a deterioration in the general condition and frequent seizures.
• Exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, as well as acute inflammatory pathologies of the small and large intestines.

Some contraindications are not considered absolute, therefore, the use of the medication is possible on an individual basis. In each case, the doctor makes a decision after a preliminary examination.

Chlorprothixene Zentiva for the elderly (reviews on the action of the drug can be negative when in the course of therapy complications arise) is used with caution, as it can provoke complications from the internal organs and systems. When they appear, the general condition worsens, there is a severe headache, weakness and fatigue.

Many patients report constant drowsiness and decreased performance.

On the part of the respiratory system, negative reactions are manifested in the form of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. But such complications are rare. Most often, disorders affect the nervous system, accompanied by lethargy, dizziness and impaired consciousness. This leads not only to a deterioration in the general condition, but also to a slowdown in the healing process.

Disorders from the digestive tract also develop frequently. They manifest themselves in the form of nausea and bouts of vomiting, upset stools, and impaired appetite. With prolonged persistence of symptoms, there is the appearance of pain in the intestines and stomach, aggravation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Many people talk about intense thirst, dryness of the mucous membranes of the mouth, as well as exhaustion and dehydration due to the loss of a large amount of fluid.

The cardiovascular system suffers quite often during therapy. Complications are manifested in the form of tachycardia, arrhythmias, fluctuations in blood pressure indicators. Such complications lead to a deterioration in tissue nutrition and other negative reactions. With the development of persistent hypotension, a state of shock may develop, which threatens the patient's life.

Sometimes negative reactions affect the endocrine, reproductive and other systems, which leads to the appearance of other symptoms:

• Violation of the menstrual cycle.
• Decreased libido.
• Increased blood glucose levels.
• Mastopathy.
• Rash on the skin, itching and irritation, the appearance of areas of peeling.
• Violation of the process of formation of blood cells.
• Swelling of the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyelids and nasal passages.
• Disruption of metabolic processes.

Experts also note that with prolonged use of the drug and after the end of the therapeutic course, patients may develop withdrawal syndrome. If complications appear, it is important to immediately stop using the medication and consult a doctor. The patient may need help in the hospital, but often the symptoms disappear on their own within a few days after refusal of treatment.

You can not ignore negative reactions or use any medication on your own without a preliminary examination by a doctor.

Instructions for use for the elderly

Chlorprothixene Zentiva for the elderly (patient reviews are usually based on personal experience) is used in the same way as for adults. Dosage adjustment is necessary only if the patient has concomitant chronic diseases of the kidneys, liver, heart.

A single dose for a patient is 15-30 mg, depending on the severity of symptoms and a specific disorder. The drug is taken from 1 to 3 times a day, which also depends on the manifestations of the disease. Usually morning and evening intake is sufficient. With the appointment of a minimum dosage of 15-30 mg, use is carried out in the evening.

Often, a single dose is increased to 50 mg, but the use is repeated no more than 2 times a day. The therapeutic course can last 2 weeks, but it is often extended to 4-8 weeks, depending on the degree of progression of the disease.

When a noticeable improvement occurs, therapy can be stopped, but the doctor makes a decision after examination, and the termination of treatment takes place gradually, which avoids the development of withdrawal syndrome.

With neurosis

When diagnosing an acute or chronic neurosis, the drug is taken for 2-4 weeks. The daily dosage for the patient is usually 90 mg. It can increase or decrease depending on the achieved therapeutic effect.

Experts recommend not to take the entire daily rate at once, it is better to divide the dose into 3 doses during the day with approximately equal intervals of time. If necessary, the doctor can prematurely cancel the treatment or prolong it if the desired therapeutic effect is not achieved.

For insomnia

If the patient is worried about insomnia, drug therapy usually continues for at least 3 weeks, but depends on the presence of concomitant diseases. The daily dosage for the patient is 15-30 mg, the specific rate is determined taking into account the duration of the pathological condition.

Experts draw the attention of patients to the need to take pills in the evening, namely 60 minutes before bedtime. This helps to maximize the therapeutic effect. If complications appear or if there is no result, it is important to visit a doctor who will prescribe another medication.

With dementia

Chlorprothixene Zentiva for the elderly (it is better to study reviews of the tool before starting a therapeutic course) with diagnosed dementia is often used, as it positively affects the work of the head brain.

Therapeutic dosages are determined individually, depending on the degree of disease progression. Usually the starting rate is 100 mg, divided into 2 doses during the day. In the absence of an effect, it is possible to increase the daily rate by 2-3 times. It must be divided into 2-3 doses during the day.

The maximum daily dosage for patients with such a violation should not exceed 600 mg. But it is prescribed only after examination and in the absence of a therapeutic effect.

Storage conditions and periods

The shelf life of the medicinal product is 3 years. In this case, it is important not to allow direct sunlight to hit it, as well as protect it from moisture and children.

After the expiration date, the use of the medicine is not allowed. Before starting treatment, it is important to read the information on the package.

Analogs and prices

The medicine has analogues that can be used in the absence of it in pharmacies or the impossibility of using it for various reasons. Substitutes may have a different composition, but have similar properties.

A drug	Features and prices
Fluanksol	Means in tablet form, which has an effect due to the presence of the substance flupentixol. Despite the other active ingredient in the composition, the drug belongs to antipsychotics, improves the state of the nervous system, the work of the brain and prevents the progression of neurological, mental diseases. The price of the medicine is about 500 rubles, but depends on the amount of medicine in the package.
Truxal	Structural analogue of the drug based on chlorprothixene hydrochloride. Available in tablet form with different dosages of the active ingredient. It has pronounced properties and is considered effective, it is prescribed for neurological and mental disorders. The cost of the medication is approximately 350 rubles. But in different regions and pharmacies, the price may differ.
Clopixol	A drug from the group of antipsychotics, which has a different composition, but has similar healing properties. The medication is available to patients in pill form, helps to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, and also eliminates the symptoms of mental disorders. The cost of the funds is approximately 240-400 rubles.

The choice of a substitute should be made by a doctor based on the data of a diagnostic examination. Patients are not allowed to use medicines even if there is a similar ingredient in the composition, since products from different manufacturers may differ.

Chlorprothixene Zentiva is considered a popular antipsychotic agent, which is often used for the elderly in order to eliminate the symptoms of neurological and mental diseases.

Patient reviews about the effect of the drug on the general condition differ, but in most cases they are positive.

Application strictly according to the instructions avoids the development of complications, but does not guarantee their absence.

Video about the drug

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