Vertigo medicine for the elderly. List, name, price, reviews

Vertigo medications for the elderly, they are prescribed as a means of symptomatic therapy in order to normalize general well-being.

There is an extensive list of drugs of different pharmacological groups that improve cerebral circulation and functions of the vestibular apparatus, and have a beneficial effect on the work of the great vessels. Medicines in this category are prescribed only after a comprehensive examination of the central nervous system with the determination of the causes that provoke attacks of dizziness.

Causes of dizziness in old age

For most older people, intermittent severe or moderate dizziness is a familiar symptom that occurs spontaneously, after a sharp change in body position, physical loads. Such a state of the body is always associated with the presence of concomitant diseases of the central nervous system and blood vessels that feed the brain tissue.

According to medical statistics, about 30% of men and women over the age of 60 suffer from dizziness attacks. Modern pharmacology offers a whole list of effective drugs for dizziness of various etiologies.

The appearance of this symptom is associated with the influence of the following causal factors:

• cerebrovascular disorders caused by diseases of the blood vessels that feed the brain tissue;
• previously suffered a stroke;
• side effect of taking a large number of medications at the same time;
• unstable blood pressure, which is characterized by a sharp narrowing and expansion of the walls of the great vessels;
• negative changes in the structure of the vestibular system, which occur due to the natural aging process;
• Parkinson's disease;
• chronic osteochondrosis of the cervical spine;
• diabetes;
• Alzheimer's disease;
• nervous tension and stressful situations;
• inflammation of the meninges caused by meningococcal infection;
• arrhythmia and other diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• violation of cerebral circulation;
• a poor and unbalanced diet, which causes an acute deficiency of vitamins and minerals necessary for the stable functioning of the central nervous system;
• hypertonic disease;
• positional paroxysmal dizziness of a benign type (in this case, pathological symptoms arise due to degenerative changes in the structure of the inner ear);
• hypotension;
• brain tumors that are benign or oncological in origin;
• atherosclerosis of the blood vessels.

Determination of the above reasons that cause dizziness attacks is carried out through a comprehensive diagnosis of the central nervous system, heart, vestibular apparatus and blood vessels. Based on the results of the study, the neuropathologist selects the drug that is advisable to take in case of dizziness of a specific nature of origin.

Lists of effective and safe drugs for the elderly

Medicine for dizziness for the elderly (the list of medicines indicated for admission is compiled by the attending physician) is selected on an individual basis, depending on what disease of the central nervous system or blood vessels was diagnosed in the patient.

In this case, the following can be used:

• nootropic drugs;
• muscle relaxants;
• anti-inflammatory drugs;
• multivitamin complexes.

Nootropics

The main purpose of nootropic drugs is to improve cerebral circulation and central nervous system functions. The table below provides a list of the most effective and safest medicines in this category.

Name	Characteristics of the drug
Vinpocetine	Vinpocetine is a drug that improves metabolic processes in the tissues of the brain. The active component of this drug is the chemical substance vinpocetine at a dosage of 5 mg in 1 tablet. Taking this medication is indicated for the elderly who suffer from dizziness caused by vascular diseases or cerebrovascular accident. Therapy with this drug is carried out throughout a continuous cruise with a minimum duration of at least 2 months. Vinpocetine should be taken 1-2 tablets 3 times a day. Within 1 year, you can take 2-3 treatment courses with this medication. It all depends on the type of disease and the severity of the attacks of dizziness. The average cost of this drug is 40 rubles. for 50 tablets
Glycine	Glycine is an effective and absolutely safe nootropic agent that improves the blood supply to the brain, has a beneficial effect on the functions of the central nervous system. The active ingredient of this drug is microencapsulated glycine at a dosage of 100 mg in 1 tablet. This drug is taken 1 tablet 2 to 3 times a day with a duration of a therapeutic course of 2-4 weeks. Reception of the medication is carried out by resorption of the tablet inside the oral cavity. Elderly patients with dizziness, which has arisen after ischemic stroke of the brain, in the first 6 hours are shown to take 1000 mg of Glycine. Resorption of tablets occurs with an interval of 25-30 minutes. The average cost of this medication is in the range from 29 to 41 rubles. per pack of 50 tablets.
Piracetam	Piracetam is a nootropic drug that is produced in the form of red gelatin capsules. The active substance of this medication is the chemical compound piracetam at a dosage of 400 mg. This drug is used to treat elderly patients with signs of dizziness, which has arisen due to vascular diseases of the brain, pathologies of the central nervous system, Alzheimer's disease. At the initial stage of therapy, taking Piracetam is prescribed in a dosage of 2 tablets 3 times a day before meals. As the attacks of dizziness disappear, the dose of the medication is reduced to 1 tablet, which should also be drunk 3 times a day. The duration of the treatment course is from 2 weeks to 6 months. depending on the severity of the clinical case. The average cost of this drug is 65 rubles. for 60 tablets.

A distinctive feature of nootropic drugs is that they normalize the blood supply to the brain, stabilize the functions of the central nervous system, eliminate attacks of dizziness, but at the same time have a minimum number of side effects properties.

Anti-inflammatory drugs for vascular compression

Elderly patients who suffer from a pathological state of blood vessels are prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Medicines in this category have an antiplatelet effect, eliminate signs of the inflammatory process, and improve the general blood circulation in the body.

Drug name	Characteristics of the medicinal product
Aspirin Cardio	Aspirin Cardio is a tablet form of release, which is made on the basis of acetylsalicylic acid. The dosage of the main component is 100 mg in 1 tablet. This medication normalizes the general circulation, prevents the occurrence of dizziness, which is caused by thrombosis, diseases of the heart, blood vessels. Aspirin Cardio prevents the development of cerebral stroke. The dosage regimen for this drug involves taking 1 tablet 1 time per day for 30 minutes. before meals with plenty of liquid. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor. The average cost of the drug Aspirin Cardio is 73-75 rubles. for 20 tablets.
Lornoxicam	Lornoxicam is an effective and safe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with pronounced antiplatelet properties. The active component of this drug is the substance lornoxicam at a dosage of 8 mg in 1 bottle. This medication is designed for intravenous and intramuscular administration. The use of Lornoxicam is indicated in those clinical situations when the appearance of attacks of dizziness is associated with compression of the walls of the great vessels. For example, in the presence of inflammatory processes in the cervical spine, where most of the large arteries that feed the brain tissue pass. The dosage regimen of the drug Lornoxicam is intramuscular or intravenous administration of 8 to 16 mg of this drug. The timing of therapy is determined individually. The average cost of this medication is 532 rubles.

Before prescribing anti-inflammatory drugs, the causal factors, the impact of which provoked edema of soft tissues and compression of the walls of blood vessels. The maximum therapeutic effect in eliminating dizziness is achieved with the combined use of NSAIDs and antiplatelet agents.

Vitamin medicines

Dizziness medicine for the elderly (a list of medications used during treatment is compiled neuropathologist) is used to eliminate pathological symptoms, as well as to combat the underlying disease, which provokes.

In medical practice, there are occasional cases when attacks of dizziness are associated with an acute deficiency of nutrients necessary for the stable functioning of the central nervous system. The table below lists the vitamin and mineral complexes that normalize the functions of the cerebral cortex.

Drug name	Characteristics of the medicinal product
Medivitan	Medivitan is an effective and safe vitamin preparation with a combined composition. The active ingredients of this drug are the following substances: folic acid - 1.05 mg; cyanocobalamin - 1 mg; pyridoxine hydrochloride - 5 mg. Medivitan is injected into the patient's body in the form of an injection solution by installing intravenous droppers or performing intramuscular injections. The therapeutic dose of this drug is 5 ml 2 times a week. The duration of the course of treatment is 4 weeks. In total, the patient should receive 8 injections of Medivitan. The average cost of this medication is 975 rubles.
Folic acid	Folic acid is a drug that is prescribed to an elderly patient with signs of vitamin B9 deficiency. Lack of this substance can lead to functional disorders of the central nervous system, dizziness. This medication is available in the form of tablets, which contain 1 mg of the active substance in the form of folic acid. The dosage regimen for this drug involves taking from 1 to 5 tablets per day. The total dosage depends on the severity of the vitamin B9 deficiency and the general health of the patient. The average duration of a therapeutic course is from 25 to 30 days, and the cost of this drug is in the range from 23 to 46 rubles. for 50 tablets.
Multi-Tabs Classic	This is a balanced multivitamin complex, which contains all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the stable functioning of the central nervous system, as well as preventing dizziness attacks. This drug is taken 1 tablet once a day immediately after a meal or directly during a meal. The price of this medication ranges from 346 to 455 rubles.

Taking vitamin preparations can be carried out in combination with drug therapy by others drugs, the action of which is aimed at improving the functions of the brain and vestibular apparatus.

Muscle relaxants to reduce muscle tone

The medicine for dizziness for the elderly (the list of drugs that normalize cerebral circulation includes muscle relaxants) is selected taking into account the general condition of the patient. The table below lists drugs that weaken muscle tissue tone, eliminate the effect of spasm, and also have a positive effect on the function of the central nervous system.

Name of the medication	Characteristics of the drug
Baklosan	Baklosan is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used for dizziness caused by brain tumors, cerebrovascular pathologies, multiple sclerosis. The active component of this drug is baclofen with a mass fraction of 10 and 25 mg in 1 tablet, depending on the individual needs of each patient. At the initial stage of treatment, Baklosan is taken 5 mg 3 times a day. Over the next 3 days, the dosage of this medication is increased by 5 mg until a stable therapeutic effect is achieved. In this case, an elderly patient should be under constant supervision of medical personnel. The dosage of Baklosan is selected in such a way that the effect of reducing the tone of the walls of blood vessels is achieved, but at the same time the functions of the muscular system of the musculoskeletal system are not impaired. The average cost of this medication is from 247 to 260 rubles. for 50 tablets.
Calmirex	It is a muscle relaxant that acts on the centers of the brain responsible for muscle tone. The active component of this drug is the substance tolperisone hydrochloride with a concentration of 50 mg in 1 tablet. Calmirex is prescribed for use in elderly patients who suffer from attacks of dizziness, which occurs due to pathologies of the cerebral vessels and the consequences of a previous stroke. Taking this medication is prescribed in a dose of 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals. Calmirex should be taken with plenty of water. It is strictly forbidden to break the tablet or damage its protective shell. In the course of treatment, the dosage regimen with this drug can be changed up to taking 3 tablets 3 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor on an individual basis. Calmirex is not recommended for elderly patients who suffer from severe kidney disease. The average cost of this medication is from 210 to 214 rubles. for 30 tablets.

Reception of muscle relaxants should be carried out only under the supervision of the attending physician or nursing staff. The above drugs are considered safe, but in the case of an incorrectly selected dosage, side effects may develop.

Antibacterial medicines

The use of antibacterial drugs in the fight against attacks of dizziness is advisable if the cause of their occurrence is meningococcal infections, which provoked inflammation of the cerebral cortex brain. The table below lists medications that can stabilize the patient's condition.

Name of the medication	Characteristics of the drug
Ampicillin	Ampicillin is an antibacterial agent that belongs to the pharmacological group of semi-synthetic penicillins. 1 tablet of this drug contains 1 g of active substance in the form of ampicillin sodium salt. A single dose of this medication is from 250 to 500 mg, and the daily dose is from 1 to 3 g. This amount of the drug is divided into 4 doses. The average cost of Ampicillin is 26 rubles. for 20 tablets.
Ceftriaxone	Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic with a dosage of 1 g in 1 bottle. The medication is available in the form of a white powder, on the basis of which an injection solution is prepared for intravenous and intramuscular administration. The dosage of this drug is 1-2 g 1 time per day, and its price is 22 rubles. for 1 bottle.

The appointment of antibacterial agents is carried out by an infectious disease doctor after confirmation of the fact of inflammation of the meninges provoked by meningococcal infection. As the pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed, the patient's well-being is normalized, the signs of dizziness disappear.

What medications can older people take, depending on the cause of dizziness?

Medicine for dizziness for the elderly (a list of medicines to normalize the functions of the central nervous system includes drugs of different pharmacological groups) can be taken at the time of manifestation of this symptom.

With cervical osteochondrosis

In case of signs of dizziness caused by the negative consequences of cervical osteochondrosis, the elderly can take the following medications:

• Lornoxicam;
• Diclofenac sodium;
• Celebrex.

These drugs reduce the inflammatory process in the tissues of the cervical spine, prevent compression of the great vessels that feed the brain.

With dysfunction of the vestibular apparatus

In the presence of dysfunctional disorders in the work of the vestibular apparatus, it is possible to take the following medications:

• Dramina;
• Betaserc;
• Anfiven.

The above drugs help to improve microcirculatory processes in the labyrinth, and also prevent degenerative changes in the vestibular apparatus.

With impaired blood circulation

For elderly patients in whom dizziness is caused by impaired cerebral circulation, the following medicines are shown:

• Piracetam;
• Vinpocetine;
• Glycine.

These are drugs belonging to the category of nootropics. Medicines of this category stimulate blood circulation, provide better nutrition for the brain, and eliminate attacks of dizziness.

After stress

An attack of dizziness caused by a stressful situation can be eliminated by taking sedatives of the following types:

• Persen;
• Dormiplant;
• Motherwort tincture.

All of the above medicines are absolutely safe for the body of the elderly, since they are produced on the basis of extracts of medicinal plants.

For neck cramps

In case of recurrent occurrence of spasms of the muscles of the neck, which are accompanied by dizziness, it is recommended to use the following muscle relaxants of central action:

• Baklosan;
• Calmirex;
• Lyorezal.

Medicines of this type are prescribed only by the attending neuropathologist, since a violation of the dosage regimen can provoke partial dysfunction of the muscles of the musculoskeletal system.

After a stroke

Elderly people who have had a cerebral stroke may take the following medications that help to cope with attacks of dizziness:

• Amilonosar;

  

• Phenylpiracetam;
• Ceregamon.

Therapy with these medicines allows you to speed up the process of restoring the central nervous system, to prevent the occurrence of negative consequences and complications caused by a cerebral stroke.

Medicines for dizziness for the elderly are available in the form of capsules, tablets covered with a protective film, as well as intravenous and intramuscular injection solutions. The list of the most effective and safe medicines includes nootropic drugs, muscle relaxants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Complete elimination of dizziness attacks is possible only after establishing the cause of the pathological symptom. The average duration of a therapeutic course with the drugs of the above types is from 2 weeks to 6 months. The dosage regimen is determined individually, depending on the type of disease.

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