Cytoflavin (Cytoflavin) analogs of the drug in tablets are cheaper

The drug Cytoflavin has a pronounced metabolic effect, participates in the processes of formation and distribution of energy, cellular respiration. Long-term therapy allows you to restore the natural utilization of oxygen in tissues, stabilize the activity and functional characteristics of enzymes that form antioxidant protection.

Analogs have an identical effect. The drug targets areas of the brain that are responsible for sleep and wakefulness. The medication in tablets is used to stimulate brain activity.

Drug characteristics

Cytoflavin comes in the form of film-coated tablets. Active substances: succinic acid, riboxin, nicotinamide, riboflavin sodium phosphate.

Analogs may differ in active ingredients.

Indications for prescribing the drug in complex treatment:

• rulings and complications of cerebral infarction;
• other cerebrovascular pathologies (atherosclerosis, hypertensive encephalopathy);
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• neurotic disorders (excessive fatigue, irritability, decreased resistance to prolonged physical and intellectual stress).

The medication has the following effects:

• The substances included in the composition of the drug are included in cellular metabolic processes and have an antihypoxic effect.
• It has a positive effect on the processes of energy formation in cells, activates the formation of redox enzymes, improving tissue respiration.
• By stimulating the activity of antioxidant enzymes, it reduces the production of free radicals.
• Activates cerebral blood flow, stimulates metabolic processes in the central nervous system.
• Normalizes a positive effect on the bioelectrical activity of the brain.
• It has a positive effect on the indicators of the neurological state: it reduces the intensity of asthenic, vestibulo-medullary, cephalgic and cochlear syndrome, and also smoothes the manifestations of disorders in the emotional-volitional area (reduces the level of anxiety, depressive states).
• Improves mnestic-cognitive functions (quality of short-term and long-term memory, thinking, switching and concentration), improving the quality of life.
• Succinic acid has a metabolic, antioxidant and general tonic effect, the mechanism of which is associated with increased production of ATP, activation of aerobic processes in cells, inhibition of glycolysis, increase gluconeogenesis.
• Nicotinamide is a part of most enzymes involved in the metabolic processes of proteids, which are necessary for cellular respiration, fat synthesis and glycolysis. The mechanism of action of the substance is associated with an increase in the concentration of NAD, preventing the destruction of nerve cells.
• Riboxin (inosine) according to the principle of action refers to the substances steroids (which enhances protein synthesis). Inosine is able to penetrate cells, improving coronary blood flow and positively affecting myocardial metabolism.
• Riboflavin sodium phosphate normalizes redox processes, since in combination with protein it is included in the composition of enzymes that regulate these processes, participates in the metabolism of fats and proteins, stimulates the function of organs vision. The biochemical mechanism of action of a substance is based on its participation in the processes of energy metabolism and biological oxidation.

Contraindication to the appointment is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, the patient's age up to 18 years, as well as a history of gout, nephrolithiasis and hyperuricemia.

Basic instructions

Cytoflavin (analogs of the drug in tablets have an identical effect or indication for the appointment) during the period carrying a child is prescribed when the expected effect for the mother is higher than the potential risk for the future baby. Decision on the advisability of prescribing the drug during this period, as well as when feeding the baby breastfeeding, the doctor takes individually in each case, based on the results survey.

If the drug is taken in the evening, then this should be done no later than 18 hours. Taking the medication after the specified time may cause difficulty falling asleep due to its tonic properties.

When prescribing a medication to patients suffering from arterial hypertension, it is possible to adjust the dosage of antihypertensive drugs.

With caution, it is prescribed for diseases of the digestive system in history (ulcers, erosion of the duodenum and stomach, gastritis, exacerbation of duodenitis). Patients who suffer from one of the above pathologies must consult a doctor before using the medication.

In the process of taking the medication, urine may turn into a rich yellow color, which is not considered a deviation and is explained by the presence of riboflavin.

Almost all active ingredients can be combined with other medicines. The exception is riboflavin. It is contraindicated to take it in conjunction with streptomycin.

Side effects may occur during Cytoflavin therapy:

• The cardiovascular system. Short-term increase in blood pressure indicators.
• Digestive system. Feeling of bitterness and dryness, metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, pain in the right or left hypochondrium.
• Nervous. Migraines, sleep disturbances.

With hypersensitivity to the components of the medication, rashes, hyperemia, urticaria or itching may occur. Prolonged intake of large doses can provoke hyperuricemia, exacerbation of gout, visual disturbances, and renal dysfunction. The medication does not adversely affect the ability to drive vehicles and perform professional activities that require a quick reaction and increased attention.

Analogs

Cytoflavin (analogs of the drug in tablets are not inferior in terms of drug action) has substitutes, which will allow, if necessary, to adjust the therapy in order to obtain the desired therapeutic the effect.

Mexidol

The medication is a substitute for its therapeutic effect and release form. Tablets, the active ingredient of which is ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate, which has a positive effect on the nervous system.

The drug has the following actions:

• antioxidant;
• antihypoxic;
• pronounced stress-protective;
• membrane stabilizing;
• nootropic;
• anxiolytic.

All these effects help to improve memory, are able to prevent or stop seizures, and also reduce the concentration of certain lipid elements in the tissues, lymph and plasma of the body.

Unlike the original, during the period of substitute therapy, care must be taken when driving a car. and performing professional activities that require a high speed of reactions and increased concentration.

Cavinton

The active substance of the tablet is vinpocetine. The drug is an analogue according to indications for the appointment. Both medicines are prescribed for vascular disorders. Unlike the original, Cavinton has a narrower focus. The drug has a similar effect to Cytoflavin: it stimulates the absorption of glucose and oxygen by brain tissues, which improves metabolism.

Cavinton is used in the treatment of mental and nervous disorders caused by pathological disorders of the cerebral blood flow (stroke, atherosclerosis, head injuries). Analogue Cavinton stimulates intellectual performance, improves memory, reduces neurological manifestations during the recovery period after a stroke.

Vinpocetine

Vinpocetine is analogous in form of release, action and indications. Tablets based on the active ingredient of the same name belong to a group of medicines that improve blood flow in the brain, hematological properties of plasma and metabolic processes in nerve tissues.

The analog has a wider application.

It is prescribed for:

• cerebral blood flow disorders accompanied by mental and nervous disorders (including cerebral atherosclerosis, vertebrobasilar insufficiency, complications after stroke, vascular dementia, post-traumatic and hypertensive encephalopathy);
• vascular ophthalmic pathologies (including degenerative diseases of the retinal membrane and blood vessels, embolism of arteries, veins and retinal thrombosis, secondary glaucoma);
• sensorineural hearing loss, provoked vascular pathology, Meniere's disease, idiopathic tinnitus, cochleovestibular neuritis.

Unlike the original, vinpocetine has a wider list of side effects. Like Cytoflavin, the analog is not used in the therapy of patients under the age of majority.

Piracetam

The medication has a similar effect and has identical indications for the appointment. Tablets based on the active ingredient: piracetam, activates associative activity in the central nervous system, improves mental performance, mood and memory in healthy people, as well as patients with different pathologies. It activates integrative brain functioning and mental abilities, enhances learning, restores and activates brain functionality.

Unlike the original, it has a large list of contraindications.

Glycine

Tablets based on the active ingredient of the same name are analogous in indication and action.

The drug, unlike the original, has a wider application, it is prescribed for the following conditions and pathologies:

• psycho-emotional overstrain and stressful situations;
• decreased intellectual performance;
• behavior of adolescents and children that does not fit into the norm;
• organic and functional nervous pathologies, which manifest themselves in the form of excessive excitability, psychoemotional imbalance, insomnia, decreased memory and mental activity;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia, nervous stress disorders, neuroses, complications after head trauma and neuroinfections, various forms of encephalopathy (including those developed against the background of abuse alcohol);
• ischemic stroke.

Glycine normalizes and activates the processes of protective inhibition in the central nervous system, relieves psycho-emotional overstrain, stimulates intellectual performance.

Unlike the original, the product is used to treat children.

Instenon

Cytoflavin (analogs of the drug in tablets, as a rule, have a different composition) has substitutes that are identical in drug action and indications for use. The active ingredients of Instenon: hexobendine dihydrochloride, etofillin, etamivan.

When used in patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke or closed craniocerebral injury, impaired consciousness is restored, regression of neurological disorders is observed, vegetative sphere. The drug improves cerebral blood flow and metabolic processes.

Conditions and pathologies for which the drug is prescribed:

• pathology of the brain of a vascular nature and associated with age-related changes;
• complications provoked by a lack of blood supply to the brain;
• post-stroke conditions;
• dizziness resulting from brain dysfunctions.

It differs from the original in that during therapy it is recommended to be careful when driving a car and performing potentially hazardous professional activities that require a quick reaction and increased concentration.

Neurox

Neurox has similar indications for use. Differs from the original in composition. The active ingredient of the medication: ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate.

The medicine has a wider application:

• increased anxiety in neurosis and nervous conditions;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• mild cognitive impairment triggered by atherosclerosis;
• withdrawal syndrome, developed against the background of alcohol dependence, accompanied by vascular and neurotic disorders;
• encephalopathy;
• in the complex therapy of acute disorders of cerebral blood flow;
• acute purulent-inflammatory conditions in the peritoneum;
• ischemic stroke treatment;
• from the first day of acute myocardial infarction.

It is prescribed with caution if the patient has a history of allergic pathologies. Unlike the original, during the period of therapy with this medication, it is recommended to limit driving a car and perform activities with potentially dangerous mechanisms that require the speed of psychomotor reactions and increased concentration.

Mexiprim

Mexiprim has a similar therapeutic effect and indications for prescription. Differs from the original in composition. The active ingredient of the drug: ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succin. The analogue has a wider field of application.

The medication is prescribed for the treatment of the following conditions and diseases:

• increased anxiety with neurotic and nervous disorders;
• neurocirculatory asthenia;
• mild intellectual disabilities of various origins (with psychoorganic syndrome, provoked by a blood flow of the brain of a chronic course and during an exacerbation, head trauma, neuroinfections and intoxications, atrophic and senile processes);
• insufficient mental capacity and memory impairment in elderly patients;
• withdrawal syndrome provoked by alcohol dependence or developed against the background of vegetative-vascular disorders and neuroses.

It has the following medicinal effects: increases the body's resistance to stress, improves memory in elderly patients, and increases the ability to learn. The drug stimulates the metabolic activities of brain tissues and their blood flow, stimulates hematological properties and improves plasma microcirculation, reduces the likelihood of platelet joining.

The analogue differs from Cytoflavin in that during the period of therapy with its use, it is recommended to be careful when driving a car or other transport and professional activities that require a quick reaction and increased concentration.

Price of funds

Cytovlavin (analogs of the drug in tablets differ in composition) has substitutes with similar indications for the appointment and therapeutic effect. The selection of a medication with a similar effect and dosage is exclusively carried out by a specialist, taking into account the results of the examination. Only he will be able to choose the most effective remedy with the minimum likelihood of side effects.

Name of the drug	Cost, rub.)
Cytoflavin	400 – 800
Mexidol	120 – 500
Cavinton	100 – 400
Vinpocetine	50 – 200
Glycine	25 – 60
Instenon	200 – 250
Neurox	160 – 220
Mexiprim	215 – 380

The price of Cytoflavin analogues varies in a wide range. The cost of drug analogues depends on the manufacturer and the pharmacy chain in which they are sold. At the same time, it should be understood that the price of the medication in tablets does not in any way affect the result of the therapy of pathologies. Cheaper substitutes can be just as effective in treatment.

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