Cereton tablets, injections. Reviews of patients who took the drug, instructions

Cereton is a drug used with various brain lesions. According to reviews of patients who took the drug, it is well tolerated and has a quick therapeutic effect.

Release form and composition of the drug

The medicine is produced in the form of tablets for oral use and an ampoule solution for intravenous or intramuscular injection. The active ingredient of the drug is choline alfoscearate.

Additional composition of capsules:

• glycerol;
• gelatinous filler;
• sorbitol;
• preservative E218;
• titanium dioxide;
• food additive E216;
• coloring matter - iron oxide (yellow);
• filtered water.

Sterile water acts as an additional ingredient in the solution. The capsules are contained in blisters packed in cardboard boxes. Ampoules are packaged in blisters and sealed in cardboard boxes.

Pharmacological properties

Cereton (reviews of patients taking the drug, it is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the contraindications to use of the drug) belongs to the group of nootropic drugs and has a central anticholinergic action.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

This drug promotes the release of choline in the brain, which enhances the synthesis of substances produced by neuronal membranes.

At the same time, it is noted:

• restoration of metabolic processes in the central nervous system;
• improved blood flow;
• strengthening the functionality of the nerve cells of the brain.

The active substance of the agent enhances blood flow in the affected areas, restores bioelectric impulses flowing in the region of the brain. At the same time, there is a decrease in neurological disorders, the functions of consciousness are improved and restored.

The drug has a pronounced therapeutic effect in patients with cerebral lesions of vascular origin.

The drug is highly effective against the psycho-organic syndrome, slows down its development, and eliminates concomitant symptoms. It also has an anticholinergic effect, helps to change the composition of membranes located in neurons.

The drug promotes the restoration of synaptic transmission, increases the plasticity of neuronal membranes, improves the functional ability of receptors. Taking the drug does not cause mutations and does not disrupt the development of the fetus in a pregnant woman. At the same time, there is also no negative impact on the reproductive system.

When a solution is injected, its components accumulate in:

• the brain;
• liver;
• pulmonary system.

The level of absorption of components into the blood is about 85%. When the drug is taken inside (capsules), the active substance penetrates the blood-brain barrier. About 85% of the medication leaves the body through the pulmonary system. 15% of the drug is excreted from the body by the renal system and through the intestines.

Indications for use

Cereton (reviews of patients who took the drug are in most cases positive and indicate a high therapeutic effect) is used as a nootropic agent.

Indications:

• psychoorganic syndrome, the development of which is associated with degenerative and involutional disorders occurring in the region of the brain;
• craniocerebral trauma and ischemic stroke - with an acute course of pathologies, as well as during the rehabilitation period;
• rehabilitation after hemorrhagic stroke;
• cognitive dysfunctions - impairment of memory and thinking, disorientation in space, confusion, inability to concentrate;
• senile pseudo-melancholy.

The medicine can be used as a combination treatment or used as monotherapy.

Contraindications

The drug has restrictions on its use, which can be associated with both potentially dangerous conditions, and with the individual characteristics of the patient's body.

Contraindications:

• intolerance to active or additional components;
• acute course of hemorrhagic stroke;
• period of bearing the child;
• breastfeeding;
• minor age.

Before using the medication, you should consult your doctor about a possible allergic reaction.

At what age can the drug be used?

The medicine is approved for use from the age of 18. In childhood and adolescence, the drug is not used, since it is potentially dangerous to the health of the child and can lead to various negative reactions.

Instructions for use, dosage

The drug is intended for oral administration and intravenous / intramuscular administration.

The dosage regimen is determined according to the established form of the disease and its severity.

Pills

Treatment regimens:

• During the rehabilitation period after suffering craniocerebral trauma, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, 0.8 g (in the morning) and 0.4 g (in the daytime) are prescribed. The duration of the course of therapy is six months.
• In chronic circulatory disorders of the brain, dementia, the recommended dosage is 0.4 g 3 times a day, preferably after eating. The duration of therapy varies from 3 months to six months.

Ampoules

In the acute period, 1 g of solution (1 ampoule) per day is prescribed. The agent is administered slowly intramuscularly or intravenously. The duration of treatment is 1.5-2 weeks.

Side effects

In most cases, Cereton is well tolerated by various groups of patients. However, according to reviews of patients who have used the drug for a long time, the drug can lead to various negative signs.

Side effects:

• Digestive disorders: nausea, pain in the abdomen.
• Disturbances in the work of the central nervous system: short-term confusion - dosage adjustment downward is required.

In more rare cases, the medication can cause various allergic reactions.

However, in most cases, the agent is well tolerated even with prolonged use. If any negative manifestations develop, it is recommended to consult a specialist for advice.

Overdose

If the prescribed dosages are exceeded, negative symptoms may occur. In most cases, the drug leads to the development of nausea.

In case of an overdose, it is necessary to stop further taking the medication for a while and contact a medical institution for symptomatic therapy.

special instructions

The drug is contraindicated during gestation and breastfeeding. A woman should refuse to breastfeed her baby for the entire period of treatment.

The medicine does not have a negative effect on the human psyche, therefore it is allowed to drive a car or carry out other actions that require high psychomotor functions. With the development of short-term confusion of consciousness, one should refrain from driving or performing work with an increased hazard factor.

Drug interactions

Drug interaction of tablets / solution with other medicinal products has not been established. However, when using other drugs, it is recommended to warn the attending specialist about this in advance.

Analogs

Cereton (reviews of patients taking the drug indicate the possible development of allergic reactions during therapy) can be replaced by other means if intolerance reactions occur. In this case, the selection of a preparation similar in indications and action is required.

Choline alfoscearate

This generic is produced in the form of an ampoule solution for intramuscular or intravenous administration. The active ingredient of the drug is the substance of the same name - choline alfoscearate. The drug belongs to the class of nootropic drugs and is used for various brain lesions.

Indications:

• craniocerebral trauma (acute course of pathology);
• circulatory disorders in the brain (ischemic and hemorrhagic forms) - as rehabilitation;
• disorders of cerebral circulation caused by psychoorganic syndrome and accompanied by a deterioration in cognitive functions; senile pseudo-depression;
• behavioral and psycho-emotional disorders.

The standard dosage is 4 ml (1 ampoule) once a day. In acute conditions, the dosage can be adjusted upward. The duration of the therapeutic effect is 1.5 weeks.

Contraindications:

• acute course of hemorrhagic stroke;
• minor age;
• intolerance to the components of the drug;
• period of gestation and feeding of the child.

Unlike the main agent, the analogue has a greater number of side effects, but has an identical therapeutic effect. Terms of dispensing - by prescription. The price of a medicine in regional and regional pharmacies in Russia ranges from 200 to 1100 rubles.

Cerepro

This analogue is produced by a domestic manufacturer of medicinal products. It has 2 forms - tablets and solution for intravenous and intramuscular injections. The active ingredient is glycerylphosphorylcholine hydrate. The drug belongs to the group of nootropic drugs with anticholinergic effects.

Indications:

• rehabilitation after ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke;
• acute condition after traumatic brain injury or ischemic stroke;
• the presence of a psychoorganic syndrome;
• impaired blood circulation in the brain (chronic insufficiency);
• pseudo-depression in the elderly;
• cognitive disorders.

In the form of a solution, the drug is prescribed 1 ampoule per day. The duration of therapy is 1.5-2 weeks, after which they switch to oral forms of the drug and continue therapy for 3-6 months. Dosing regimen (for capsules): 1 tablet 3 times a day (preferably after eating). The duration of the course can vary from 3 months to six months, depending on the severity of the violation.

Contraindications:

• period of bearing the child;
• breast-feeding;
• hypersensitivity to drug components.

Dispensing method - by prescription. The cost of funds in pharmacies in Moscow and the Moscow region varies from 530 to 1800 rubles.

Delicite

This product is produced in Italy in the form of oral capsules or solution for intravenous or intramuscular injection. The main ingredient of the substitute is choline alfoscearate, a substance belonging to the class of nootropics that exhibit anticholinergic effects.

Recommendations for using the generic:

• acute condition after traumatic brain injury;
• cerebrovascular insufficiency;
• Gettington's syndrome;
• conditions after a stroke;
• psychoorganic syndrome caused by degenerative and involutional disorders in the brain;
• dementia;
• Alzheimer's disease.

Restrictions on the use of a substitute:

• period of gestation and lactation;
• hemorrhagic stroke;
• minor age;
• drug intolerance.

Dosage regimen: 1 tablet 3 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic effect ranges from 3 months to six months, depending on the type and severity of the disorder. In severe or acute cases, injections of 1 g per day are prescribed for 2-3 weeks.

Terms of sale - prescription. The cost of a generic drug in state and commercial pharmacies ranges from 470 to 800 rubles.

Gleazer

This substitute is manufactured by a domestic manufacturer of drugs in the form of a solution intended for intravenous or intramuscular injection. The active ingredient of the analogue is choline alfoscearate. The medication belongs to the group of nootropic drugs and has a central anticholinergic effect.

Indications for appointment:

• the presence of craniocerebral injuries;
• dementia (multi-infarction form);
• violation of cerebral circulation (failure, proceeding in a chronic form);
• psychoorganic syndrome caused by various degenerative and involutional disorders.

Scheme of use: intramuscularly or intravenously, 1 per day. The duration of the course varies from 15 to 20 days, depending on the severity of the detected violation. For intravenous use, the drug must be diluted in saline.

List of contraindications:

• hemorrhagic stroke (acute course of the disease);
• period of gestation and breastfeeding;
• minor age;
• hypersensitivity to the drug.

The way of sale through pharmacies is by prescription. The cost of an analogue in pharmacies in Moscow and the Moscow region varies between 270-500 rubles.

Cereton (reviews of patients taking the drug or its substitutes report a possible decrease or increase in the therapeutic actions depending on the chosen generic) should be replaced with similar medications only after agreement with the treating person a doctor.

It is forbidden to independently select and take analogs, since an incorrectly chosen remedy can lead to an aggravation of the condition and cause various allergic manifestations.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug should be stored in a dry and clean place at temperatures up to 25 ⁰C. Shelf life - 3 years from the date of issue, engraved on the package. Do not use the medication after the expiration date. Terms of sale - according to the recipe.

Price

The cost of a medicine may differ depending on the place of sale and the retail pharmacy network. You can find out and purchase the drug at any pharmacy located in your place of residence.

Region / region	Dosage / volume	Price
Moscow, Moscow region	Solution for injection 250 mg / 4 ml	RUB 145-731
St. Petersburg	Capsules, 400 mg	RUB 100-1725
Saint Petersburg (suburbs)	Solution for injection 250 mg / 4 ml	RUB 225-690
Leningrad region	Capsules, 400 mg	RUB 125-1700
Novgorod region	Solution for injection 250 mg / 4 ml	255-640 rub.

Before using Cereton, it is recommended to carefully study the instructions for use of the drug and consult a specialist. Additionally, you should read the reviews of patients who took the drug in the treatment of various disorders associated with damage (injuries) of the brain.

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