Nootropics with proven efficacy. List of drugs without a prescription, for children, adults, students

Nootropics have been designed to enhance and improve the metabolism of the nervous system cells. To date, nootropics, whose effectiveness has been proven in studies, are used mainly for the treatment of neurological diseases.

What are nootropic drugs?

Nootropic drugs contain chemical compounds that enhance brain activity, stimulating nervous system and metabolic processes in general. Reinforced stress on the nervous system slow down the activity of the brain and lead to poor circulation.

These drugs can enhance the vitality, speed of thinking and memorizing information. No wonder they are also called "smart drugs".

Nootropic drugs with proven efficacy affect the activity of nerve impulses accelerating brain function. Piracetam (first nootropic agent) was invented in 1964 in Belgium as a pyrrolidone derivative. From this point it started the synthesis and development of neurometabolic stimulants.

The most common nootropics:

• pyrrolidone derivatives;
• diafenilpirrolidona derivatives;
• amino acid derivatives;
• neuropeptides.

Developed integrated products containing in its composition a combination of stimulants.

Indications for admission

When the properties of neuroprotective agents have just begun to study, they have been used for the treatment of senile dementia. Over time, the range of use of these drugs widened to areas pediatric neurology and psychiatry Addiction.

In the CIS, nootropics are prescribed to treat:

• pathological lesions of cerebral vessels;
• degradation integrative function;
• neurotic disorders;
• infectious lesions of the nervous system;
• complications of traumatic brain injury;
• reducing the integrative functions of the brain;
• alcohol dependence.

In the field of pediatrics nootrops appointed at:

• mental retardation;
• nervous system lesions at birth;
• chronic brain abnormalities;
• delayed speech development.

In addition to these cases, nootropic drugs used to treat partial neurological pathologies and in treatment of various diseases.

Contraindications

Efficiency nootropov proved in many cases, but do not forget about contraindications to receiving neurostimulators.

Depending on the type of nootropic drugs should not be taken in patients with:

• serious diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• pronounced psychomotor activity;
• diabetes;
• diseases of the urinary system;
• hypotension;
• individual intolerance to the components of the formulation;
• stomach ulcer.

Nootropics is also inadvisable to take during pregnancy and muscle cramps.

Instructions for use

Neuroprotective drugs are available in the form of tablets, vials for injection, intranasal drops. The dosage depends on the reason for the appointment of the drug. In the initial days of receiving the assigned maximum dosage for accelerating the achievement of results. In the following days, the dosage is gradually reduced. Nootropics have a cumulative effect in the body.

Contraindications sharp rejection of reception neurostimulators. Do not take these drugs after noon as possible side effects in the form of sleep disorder. After intravenous injection is desirable to reduce locomotor activity in the next half hour.

Action by taking certain medicines is not felt immediately, but after a while, mostly 1-2 weeks.

In certain cases, nootropics can be addictive, and "withdrawal syndrome". These drugs can not be combined with alcohol intake. Nootropics can be assigned to professional athletes for recovery.

Possible side effects

Side effects from the reception pyrrolidone derivatives are mainly seen in people with mental disorders.

It is rare to observe such reactions:

• dizziness;
• irritability;
• difficulty falling asleep;
• malfunction of the digestive tract.

Anticholinesterase agents used to treat Alzheimer's disease can cause such side effects:

• salivation;
• vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• loss of coordination;
• lack of appetite;
• stomach cramps.

sometimes there may be an increase in temperature, pressure and motor racing excitement. In general, negative effects from taking nootropics observed very rarely.

List nootropics with proven efficacy for children and adults. Overview of drugs, the cost of

Nootropics with proven efficacy are presented on the market today in a large assortment.

The most popular of these are presented in the table below:

Title	Effect	Is assigned if the children	Average price, RR
nootropil	Improves memory, increases the stability of neural connections	Yes	240
fenotropil	Improving the perception of information, improves mood	no	850
Biotredin	Activates the brain, relieving stress	15 years	140
calcium Gopantenat	Neuroprotective and sedation	Yes	260
semaks	Enhancing focus and concentration	Yes	400
Glycine	Relieves stress, improves performance	Yes	50

nootropil

Nootropil is one of the first and the most common representatives of the group of nootropics racetam. This preparation is commercially available in the form of tablets or ampules for intravenous injection.

Under the effect of nootropics increases noradrenaline and dopamine levels in the blood, improving microcirculation and metabolism in tissues. There is a strengthening of human cognitive abilities, which helps to improve memory and quick perception of the information.

Nootropilum acts accumulatively, so after a single oral administration of one injection or the drug is not necessary to wait for visible result. However, after the end of therapy pyrrolidine derivatives, which include Nootropil, tool continues to operate for 2-4 weeks.

The drug Nootropil assigned to both children and adults, depending on the diagnosis. He has successfully established itself in the treatment of alcohol dependence and senile dementia.

The negative side of this tool include insomnia and irritability, which occur very rarely. The drug can not be used for pregnant and lactating women, and patients with acute renal disease.

fenotropil

Nootropics with proven efficacy occupy a strong position in the market of drugs that stimulate mental activity. These include the widely known both means Fenotropil.

This version of Piracetam acts in many areas in the body:

• stimulation of integrative functions;
• production of hormones of joy and pleasure;
• neuromodulatory effect;
• increase the protective properties of the organism;
• antidepressant action.

Fenotropil has a more rapid effect on the body, as it is actively perceived molecules across the blood brain barrier. Phenotropil tablets used for the treatment of neuroses, depression and alcoholism. The drug is not addictive, but may provoke a loss of appetite. This neurostimulator is assigned only to adult patients.

Contraindications to receive:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• diseases of liver and kidneys.

By cons phenotropil include high cost and sell only with a doctor's prescription.

Biotredin

Biotredin Tablets contain the active ingredients pyridoxine hydrochloride and threonine. The main direction of the means of application allocated treatment of alcohol dependence. Also Biotredin removes nervousness and tension, improve memory and concentration.

In addition to enhancing cognitive functions of the brain preparation has antidepressant effect.

Biotredin able to eliminate anxiety and irritability, returning nervous system resistance to heavy loads. 10-day course is enough to enjoy the advantages of the drug. According Biotredin instructions assigned only for adult patients who do not have hypersensitivity to vitamin B.

Active substance pyridoxine does not accumulate in the body and is processed and excreted through the excretory system. Biotredin should not be taken together with other medicines that stimulate the nervous system. The drug has virtually no side effects.

calcium Gopantenat

Gopantenat calcium is one of the few neurotropic drugs used for treating young children.

Indications for receiving hopantenic acid derivatives:

• mental retardation;
• violation of the functions of the brain;
• nervous system infection;
• neurotic disorders;
• cerebral paralysis;
• perinatal damage to the nervous system.

In the treatment of childhood pathologies calcium Gopantenat improves motility, increase concentration and reduce hyperexcitability.

Means providing these types of effects:

• increasing organism resistance to stressful situations;
• stimulation of cognitive function of the brain;
• mild sedative and analgesic effects;
• the rise of the overall tone.

At high intellectual and emotional stress drug helps normalize mental condition. Undesirable concomitant use of sedatives.

Butyric acid derivatives are a beneficial effect on the energy of the neuron, neurodynamics, blood circulation in the nervous system. There is an optimum combination of stimulant and sedative action of calcium Gopantenata.

Neyrobutal

Neyrobutal relates to neuroprotective drugs with sedative function. Active substance - calcium hydroxybutyrate.

The effect of treatment with this tool:

• tranquilizing;
• adaptogenic;
• soothing;
• anti-hypoxic;
• anesthetic.

The drug is attributed to smooth different nevroznyh conditions for insomnia and alcohol withdrawal. Neyrobutal tablets are quickly absorbed by the body, without having cumulative effect. Complex and fast action of the drug can be used in treatment of panic attacks.

The negative effect can be expressed in violation of sleep, and headaches. At this point Neyrobutal not released in Russian pharmacies.

semaks

Nootropics proven effectiveness are available not only in tablet form but also in the form of nasal drops. Convenient Semax release form allows the active agent will penetrate through the cell membrane of the organism.

This means yavletsya synthetic hormone analogue performing nootropic and adaptogenic effect. Inducing effect Semax is used in pediatrics, neurology, ophthalmology and Addiction.

The main indications for the use of funds:

• complications of traumatic brain injury;
• stroke rehabilitation;
• neurotic disorders;
• senile dementia;
• treatment of withdrawal symptoms;
• glaucoma;
• ischemic attacks.

Semaks also enhances intellectual-mental functions of the brain, a positive effect on hemodynamics and blood circulation of the brain. The drug activates the mental and work.

The main directions of effects on the body:

• neurometabolic;
• neuroprotective;
• antioxidant;
• anti-hypoxic.

Semax is contraindicated in acute mental disorders and pregnancy.

atsefen

Atsefen (active compound - meclofenoxate) is a derivative of plant growth hormone, improving metabolic processes in the body. The preparation has a moderate effect neyrostimuliruyuschee, restoring the blood supply to the brain cells. An unusual feature of this nootropa considered its anti-aging effects on nerve cells.

Lucidril also characterized by such features:

• mnemotropnaya;
• neuromediatory;
• antihypoxic.

Indications for admission of the drug: the treatment of traumatic brain injury, mental retardation, vascular encephalopathy, psychopathological disorders. It can be used in combination with piracetam. To date Lucidril not on sale in Russia.

Glycine

Glycine - one of the famous nootropics, which allowed for the admission for adults and children. Emotional stress and excessive mental stress can lead to impaired concentration and sleep. To keep the body's resistance to such influences, can take advantage of this budget.

Complex action Glycine tablets is:

• improving attention and thinking;
• the impact on the assimilation of information;
• eliminating lethargy;
• stimulation impulses;
• decrease nervousness.

The drug is indicated for reducing mental capacity, nervous system diseases, cerebral circulatory disorders. Effectively it helps with the frequent stress and nervousness. Glycine is practically harmless and has no contraindications. Undesirable combination with tranquilizing agents. The drug can be administered to children from 3 years.

The stimulating effect of nootropics helps normalize mental state and improve cognitive abilities. Efficacy of these drugs proved during experimental research in the therapy in moderate doses.

Author of the article: lily Ovcharenko

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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