Afobazol is a modern medication that belongs to the category of anxiolytics, that is, tranquilizers with a non-benzodiazepine structure. Pharmacological drug has a pronounced activating effect with simultaneous relief of anxiety.
If you compare Afobazol with other drugs from the benzodiazepine group, it has the most mild and gentle action. The medication does not provoke drug addiction, does not lead to the development of withdrawal syndrome immediately after the cessation of the treatment course.
The drug is used to treat increased anxiety, as well as certain other disorders of the nervous system.
The medication does not inhibit the functioning of the nervous system, does not have any effect on the state of the brain, does not cause memory deterioration and does not lead to sleep disturbances.
Contents
- What is inside and what is outside
- Pharmacological properties and mechanism of action
- Principle of action of the preparation
- Almost limitless field of application
- Contraindications to the use of
- How to apply the drug
- Overdose and side effects of Afobazole
- Special instructions
- What have the already described agents told us?
- Terms of purchase and storage
What's inside and what's outside
Afobazol is available in the form of white or light cream colored tablets, a traditional round shape, with a groove designed for oral use.
Tablets are packaged in contour cardboard packs or jars. In one package can be 10, 20, 25, 30, 50, or 100 tablets. In the bank - 30, 50, 100, 120 tablets.
The main active ingredient in the composition Afobazol - morpholinoethylthioethoxybenzimidazole dihydrochloride. The drug is available in the form of tablets having a dosage of 5 or 10 mg of the active ingredient.
Also in the composition of the pharmacological preparation are the auxiliary ingredients - potato starch, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, povidone, magnesium stearate.
Pharmacological properties and mechanism of action of
Afobazol refers to drugs from the group of tranquilizers( anxiolytics).The action of the medication is based on the elimination of a feeling of anxiety and nervous tension, a decrease in the frequency of vegetative disorders. The drug improves the psychological and physical well-being of a person without having a pronounced antipsychotic effect.
Receiving a tranquilizer leads to increased concentration of attention and memory, but has no effect on sleep.
The drug has a dual effect on the human body - anti-anxiety and stimulating, which eliminates the increased irritability, anxiety, anxiety. The drug helps reduce tension, unreasonable fears, emotional instability, normalizes sleep.
Thanks to a special mechanism of action, the drug is considered the so-called "daytime" tranquilizer - that is, a means for daytime use. The drug has a direct effect on sigma-receptors - internal protein forms of nerve cells.
As a result of such direct impact, the time period for the recovery of nerve cells is significantly reduced, and the normalization of the psychoemotional state comes much faster.
As the medical practice shows, a positive result from the use of Afobazol is achieved already on the 6-8 day after the start of the course of treatment. When taken orally, the drug is rapidly absorbed from the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract, excreted by the kidneys. The maximum positive result of treatment is achieved after 25-30 days of treatment.
Principle of action of the preparation
Afobazol is one of selective anti-anxiety drugs, also called tranquilizers. The drug has a non-benzodiazepine structure and has no effect on the state of benzodiazepine 
receptors in the brain tissues.
Due to its special structure, the drug has a selective effect on the necessary structures of the brain, eliminating the increased anxiety, without exerting a deterrent effect on the functioning of the brain and all its structures.
That's why Afobazol belongs to selective drugs - that is, drugs with a selective principle of action.
The medicinal preparation effectively suppresses the increased anxiety, without leading to the concomitant appearance of apathy, lethargy, fatigue, drowsiness.
As a result of taking the medicine, a person's mood improves, he feels calmer and more confident.
The medication does not cause an increased relaxation of the muscles of the body and has no effect on the state of memory and the ability to concentrate.
The medicinal preparation helps to eliminate fears, worries, anxiety, irritability, and also accompanying problems - insomnia, tearfulness, sharp mood swings.
Almost unlimited application field
Indications for use of Afobazole:
- neurasthenia, generalized anxiety disorders in adults;
- various adjustment disorders;
- medicinal product is used to treat diseases of a physical nature - bronchial asthma, irritable bowel syndrome;
- is recommended for the treatment of hypertension, arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease, systemic lupus erythematosus;
- in the complex treatment of oncological and dermatological diseases;
- is also used to treat neurocirculatory dystonia, various sleep disorders, premenstrual syndrome;
- for elimination of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, as well as for quitting smoking.
Contraindications to the use of
Afobazole is strongly not recommended for use in the presence of individual intolerance of the drug or its active components, and other contraindications are also highlighted:
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- intolerance to galactose;
- deficiency of lactose;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption;
- medication is not used to treat patients younger than 18 years of age.
How to use the drug
Soothing Afobazol taken orally, after eating, the tablet should be swallowed whole, with enough clean water. The medicine does not need to be chewed or dissolved in water.
The recommended dosage for neurasthenia and anxiety states is 10 mg of the drug three times a day. In the case of using the drug with a dosage of 10 mg, one tablet is taken.
In the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, sleep disorders or somatic diseases, the drug is usually administered at a dosage of 5 mg, which should be taken 2 tablets three times a day. The maximum daily allowance should not exceed 30 mg of the drug.
The drug should be taken at approximately the same time of day. Usually the course of treatment is from 2 to 4 weeks, after which it is necessary to take a break for 3-4 weeks and, if necessary, continue treatment.
Overdose and side effects of Afobazole
In the case of a single dose of a large dose of the drug, which exceed the maximum allowable daily dosage( 60 mg), there is a rapid development of signs of overdose. Overdosing manifests itself in the form of sedation, increased drowsiness, without muscle relaxation.
To eliminate the symptoms of an overdose subcutaneously injected 20% solution of caffeine sodium benzoate, 2-3 times a day. Afroazole may be expressed in the form of a severe, intense headache, which usually disappears on its own and does not require discontinuation of treatment.
In some cases, it is possible to develop skin allergic reactions that disappear after the completion of the course of treatment. Also, some patients note that a few days after taking the drug significantly increases sexual desire.
Special instructions
The drug does not have any negative effects on memory status, the functioning of brain structures, and the ability to drive vehicles or complex production mechanisms. 
Medication is prohibited for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also, the drug is not used in the treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.
Afobazol does not lead to an increase in the narcotic effect of ethyl alcohol, as a result of which the simultaneous intake of a drug with alcoholic beverages does not bear serious negative consequences for the human body.
But you need to remember that ethyl alcohol can minimize all the positive properties of the drug. And this will significantly reduce the effectiveness of treatment.
Afobazol is effectively used to eliminate severe hangover syndrome. To do this, take 5-10 mg twice a day.
What did they tell us already using the tool?
Reviews of doctors and people who are already taking or taking Afobazol for various purposes.
I take afobazole during the sessions at the university. Every exam for me is just a nightmare that makes you nervous and worried.
The drug helps me concentrate on the right thing, do not worry and stay calm.
Olga, 25 years old
Very hard I endure alcoholic drinks - in the morning, after each event, I almost die of headaches and nausea. A friend advised to treat hangover syndrome Afobazolom - and after the first pill I felt much better. I took 3 tablets throughout the day and can say for sure that the drug works great.
Andrey, 38 years old
As a doctor, I believe that Afibizol is one of the best "light" tranquilizers. Of course, it does not have the same power of action as benzodiazepines.
This is an effective preparation with a gentle, gentle action, which is highly effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Its main advantages include a minimum of side effects.
Ivan Sergeevich, 49 years old
I have been working as a doctor for more than 25 years and often come across neurasthenia and anxiety disorders of various genesis in patients. To many of my patients, I recommend that the course of Afobazol be drunk - this is a good medication that will help get rid of the problem.
This is an excellent alternative to benzodiazepines - more powerful, but also dangerous drugs that can provoke the development of benzodiazepine addiction.
N алия Ивановна, 53 года
Conditions of purchase and storage
The drug is dispensed in the pharmacy network without a prescription, the average price of Afobazol is from 275 to 600 rubles. The cost of the drug depends on the number of tablets in the package.
The drug should be stored in a dry and dark place, at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight directly on the pharmacological preparation.
The drug should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.
Shelf life of the medicinal product is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
