Sermion VS analogs: what can replace the popular drug?

In modern neurological practice, in order to improve brain activity, many medications of different classes are used.

Sermion, a drug designed to improve cerebral and peripheral circulation, is used in the treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, numerous other neurological disorders.

Medication has both α-adrenoblocking action and spasmolytic activity. Improves metabolic processes and hemodynamics of the brain. It has antiplatelet properties, thereby improving blood rheology.

The country of the manufacturer of the drug is Italy, which makes Sermion a rather expensive medicine for the Russian patient, and it pushes the domestic buyer to find similar products that are cheaper, but are not less qualitative.

Advantages and disadvantages - to know to understand

To understand for comparison what characteristics should or should not have analogs, consider the main advantages of Sirmione:

1. The natural composition of , due to which the drug has a relatively smalllist of contraindications. The agent in the form of injections consists of an active element of nicergoline. Of the additional substances are: cellulose, calcium cellulose sodium, acacia gum, talc sandaraka, magnesium, dioxide and sucrose. In turn, tablets from 5 to 30 milligrams have a similar composition, but have an additional film( shell) for the tablet to dissolve directly into the stomach. Sheath composition: cellulose, silicone, iron oxide and dioxides.
2. A wide range of indications for the reception of .Sermion is recommended for use in the progression of Alzheimer's disease, senile degeneration and vascular dementia, impaired blood circulation in the vessels of the brain. Also, the medicament widely used is used in complex therapy for the treatment of vascular diseases and improving the blood circulation of the brain.
3. A simple and intuitive way to use .Injections are administered intravenously 3 times a day( dosage up to 10 milligrams, depending on the prescription of the doctor).It should be remembered that intravenously the drug should be administered very slowly( approximately 2 minutes).Tablets should be taken 2 times a day( one piece per reception).The course of treatment in both cases is similar - at least 8 weeks due to the fact that the drug has accumulative properties and the effect of it appears gradually.
4. In case of emergency, Sermion is permitted during pregnancy .
5. Simple storage conditions ( store the medicine in an inaccessible place for children at a temperature of up to 25 degrees Celsius).

Like other drugs Sermion has some drawbacks. So it has a number of side effects. With the use of the drug, the patient may have a fever, cool limbs, increase sweating and begin dizziness.

The most common side effects are manifested in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract: loose stools or constipation, dispersion, nausea and vomiting, as well as increased acidity of the stomach, eructations with a characteristic odor and taste.

Occasionally, side effects are manifested in the form of disruption of the central nervous system: increased drowsiness or, on the contrary, insomnia, fatigue and irritability.

As a rule, all side effects are manifested due to improper use of the medication.

TOP-10 analog

Ten similar products that can replace Sermion, many of them are much cheaper, but in no way inferior in quality to an expensive foreign facility:

1. Nicergoline is a tool designed to improve the cerebral circulation in cases where the disorder was detected by in the early stages. Has a curative effect by direct action of the active substance - nicergoline.
2. Nicergoline-Ferein - similar to the previous drug, but supplemented with lactose derivatives.
3. Nitserium is a drug that is used for similar neurological problems. The active substance is the NIC.Effective in cases of chronic neglected cases.
4. Sergoline is a more narrowly targeted medication designed to combat the manifestations of Alzheimer's disease and neurological disorders that were caused by a violation of the blood circulation of the brain. The active ingredient is also a nitricium, however the preparation consists of many additional components: lactose, cellulose, magnesium extract, talc, titanium dioxide.
5. Vasobral is a combined preparation of general action, the effect of which is achieved due to dihydrated ergot derivatives. They block the alpha receptors, stimulating circulatory disorders.
6. Mexidol is a medicine that prevents the oxidation of membrane cells by peroxide type. The effect is achieved due to ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate. But it should be taken into account that the medication tends to have an actively expressed antihypoxic effect on the body cells( in other words, an increase in the resistance of the body cells to a lack of incoming oxygen).
7. Cavinton is somewhat different from previous medications, as its action is directed to the expansion of the vessels of the brain due to which the improvement of blood circulation in it is achieved.
8. Trental also differs from similar medications by its effect on the body. It has a therapeutic effect mainly due to the effect on the microcirculation of blood in the vessels. This effect is achieved due to the xanthine derivative and several auxiliary constituents.
9. Nitzeromax lyophilizate is another preparation whose composition is based on industrial nicergoline, which has the corresponding properties.
10. Sermion lyophilizate is one of the varieties of Sermion, which is not characterized by such an aggressive effect on the body.

Comparative characteristics of

When choosing an analogue it is worthwhile to know which drug is better and what, compare Sermion with the most popular synonyms.

Sermion or Nicergoline - which is better?

It starts with the active substance. In both drugs it is nicergoline, therefore in their own way they are identical to the organism.

Drugs are available in two forms: tablets and solution for injections. The dosage is also similar. Only the length of the course of treatment and the price differ.

When using Sermion, the treatment will take at least 8 weeks, and with the use of Nicergoline, 2 to 3 weeks. The price of medicines: 776 rubles and 346 rubles, respectively.

Vazobral - what is his strength?

Vasobral is a combined preparation and is used for chronic circulatory disorders( Sermion is used for the treatment of neglected, but not chronic stages), the release forms of the treating agents are similar, as well as the instruction for use.

The main advantage of the drug is the absence of contraindications and the possibility of its use during pregnancy. The cost of 776 rubles and 500 rubles, respectively.

Mexidol - what about the popular analog?

Mexidol is a drug aimed at removing the shock condition, which prevents the normalization of the blood circulation of the brain.

Active substance - ethyl methylhydroxypyridine succinate. Unlike Sermion, Mexidol is available only in the form of tablets( the maximum daily dose is 6 capsules).The course of treatment is 1.5 months.

Also during the reception of this drug should refrain from controlling any vehicle, because the patient is violated concentration and reaction speed. The cost in pharmacies: 776 rubles and 300 rubles, respectively.

Comparison with Cavinton

Cavinton is a drug that enhances blood flow and reduces headaches due to vasodilation. Active ingredient is vinpocetine. The medication is used for neurological diseases. The dosage form is similar to Sermion, as is the instruction for use.

The course of treatment is in the first and second cases - not less than 8 weeks. Cost: 500 rubles.

Trental

Trental improves blood microcirculation, due to which the patient has migraine and chronic headaches. The active ingredient is pentoxifylline.

Dosage form in the first and second cases - tablets and solution for injection. The method of application in the case of Trental is determined by the body weight, age and individual characteristics of the patient. Cost: 350 rubles.

Of cheaper analogues, it is also worth mentioning Nitzilin and Nicergoline-Decaux. The active substance in them is the same - nitselin, and the cost does not exceed 250 rubles.