Hopantenic acid

When ATH:
N06BX20

Pharmacological action

Hopantenic acid - nootropics, combines catalytic activity against various manifestations of cerebral insufficiency exogenous organic genesis with antiepileptic properties. Reduces the excitability of the motor with a simultaneous normalization of Conduct, increase efficiency and intensification of mental activity.

After oral administration, rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract. The maximum plasma concentration observed after 1 no. The highest concentrations are in the liver, kidney, in the wall of the stomach and skin. It penetrates through the BBB. Displayed within 24 h in an unmodified form.

Testimony

Correction of the side effects of antipsychotics; neuroleptic extrapyramidal syndrome (hyperkinetic and akinetic), residual effects neyroinfektsy, post-vaccination encephalitis, cherepnomozgovaya injury, organic cerebral insufficiency in patients with schizophrenia (in the complex therapy); teak, parkinsonizm, эssentsialynaya neuralgia nerve troynichnogo (in the complex therapy), subcortical hyperkinesis of various etiologies, urination disorders (enuresis, daytime incontinence, thamuria, urgency). The children also used in mental retardation (impaired mental function), mental retardation (tserebrastenicheskom syndrome), delayed speech development, epilepsy (in the complex therapy, especially when polymorphic attacks and small seizures). Adults are also used in the complex therapy of epilepsy (while slowing of mental processes).

Dosage regimen

Inside, 15-30 minutes after eating. The single dose for adults - 0.5-1 g, Children - 0.25-0.5 g; daily dose for adults - 1.5-3 g, Children - 0,75-3 g. Duration of treatment - 1-4 months, in some cases - to 6 Months. After 3-6 months may conduct re-treatment. Children with mental retardation - for 0,5 g 4-6 times per day, daily, during 3 Months; at a delay of speech development - for 0,5 g 3-4 times a day for 2-3 months. When neuroleptic syndrome adults - 0.5-1 g 3 once a day, children - 0.25-0.5 g 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment - 1-3 months. In epilepsy children appoint 0.25-0.5 g 3-4 times a day, adults - 0.5-1 g 3-4 times a day every day, for a long time (to 6 Months). Children with tics - at 0.25-0.5 g 3-6 times a day, daily, for 1-4 months, adults - 1.5-3 g / day daily for 1 Months. When voiding adults - 0.5-1 g 2-3 times a day, children - 0.25-0.5 g (daily dose - 25-50 mg / kg). The course of treatment - from 2 Sun to 3 Months.

Side effect

Allergic reactions (rhinitis, conjunctivitis, skin rash).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to hopantenic acid.

Drug Interactions

Prolonging effect of barbiturates.