Indications for use
In addition to all its positive characteristics for normalizing blood pressure, this plant will help:
- get rid of chronic fatigue,
- relieve fatigue
- reduce irritability,
- have a tonic effect on the body,
- solve the problem of early stages of atherosclerosis,
- avoid vegetative-vascular neuroses,
- reduce the risk of hypertension,
- for men – to normalize problems with potency,
- for women – to regulate the menstrual cycle, relieve pain during menopause.
It perfectly helps to cope with stressful situations, restore and strengthen the immune system, and fight various diseases.
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Why are the shapes different?
Initially, there were only two ways to deliver medicine to the body: swallowed or applied; other options were not available to doctors of the past.
But with the development of medicine, it has become clear that these options do not always work. When swallowed, the drug has a long journey to travel. Before getting to the right place, the tablet passes through the aggressive environment of the stomach. And after absorption, the substances enter the liver through the bloodstream, where toxins are neutralized and the medicine can become inactive before reaching the target organ.
Also, some drugs can negatively affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Cause nausea, vomiting or simply not work if the stomach or intestines are not in order and absorption is impaired.
“A classic example is when we changed a patient’s drug,” says GMS Clinic therapist Andrey Besedin, “during exacerbations of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, or after surgery on the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, it is better to choose intramuscular or intravenous administration."
There are situations when it is necessary to administer medications intravenously. Most often this is due to urgency, but there are drugs that are destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract. For example, some antibiotics are available only in the form of injections, and in this case injections cannot be avoided.
“Any intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous injection is a small operation,” explains Andrey Besedin, “during which we violate the integrity of the body, skin, muscles, depending on what we do. Therefore, if possible, it is better to use tablets and capsules.”
There are medications that have serious effects on the entire body when taken in the form of tablets or injections. For such cases, local forms were invented. Thus, hormones in creams and nasal spray are useful for skin manifestations and allergic rhinitis, but the same hormones in large doses can cause serious consequences with long-term use of tablets or intravenous injections.
For children, medications are available in the form of chewable tablets, drops, or reduced-size tablets, so as not to turn every dose of medication into a battle or cause the association between treatment and pain. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, especially in children's hospitals.
“There are no unambiguous dogmas in medicine,” says Andrey Besedin, “in each situation we choose the type of drug administration individually, depending on what goals we want to achieve with a particular patient.”
Features of application
Medicines containing this plant are available in several forms:
- alcohol extract tincture,
- dry extract tablets,
- tinctures.
Which one to choose is only your decision and what will be more convenient for you to accept. Regarding side effects, they generally do not occur if you follow the doctor’s recommendations.
- Insomnia may occur if the drug is taken shortly before bedtime. That is why it should be taken in the first half of the day.
- Irritability, diarrhea, and restlessness may occur. The reason for this is overdosage.
- It is also important to remember that if you are taking other medications, you should consult your doctor first.
Contraindications:
- Reception in the afternoon.
- Chronic insomnia.
- Menstruation. It's better to wait until it's over.
- Nervous excitability.
- Individual intolerance.
- Children under 12 years old.
- Pregnancy and lactation period.
How do drugs work?
The main goal of pharmacology is to create easy-to-take medications with maximum effectiveness and minimal side effects. The ideal option is a medicine that acts locally and does not affect the rest of the body. To achieve this, different forms of drug release are needed in different cases.
To determine the correct functioning of a drug in pharmacology, there are two concepts: bioavailability and half-life.
Bioavailability is the amount of a substance that reaches its intended purpose. This process is hampered by the body's protective barriers. The selection of the dose for treatment and the method of administration depend on bioavailability.
The half-life is the time after which the level of the drug is reduced to half its original level and ceases to have an active effect on the body. It is this period that determines how many times a day you need to take the medicine.
Eleutherococcus tincture for hypotension
This remedy is prescribed to those who do not want to burden their body with synthetic drugs. It can normalize blood circulation and stimulate the functioning of vessel walls. In addition, it helps improve the functioning of the nervous system and activate metabolism. Among the positive qualities, it is also noted that this plant increases blood pressure. After several courses of treatment with drugs based on Eleutherococcus, you will be relieved of dizziness, darkening of the eyes and fainting. Many people ask the question: when and how to take eleutherococcus for hypotension ? It is recommended to be used in the following situations:
- after prolonged physical illness and nervous exhaustion,
- during puberty,
- to maintain mental and physical strength,
- with increased mental stress in schoolchildren.
To help the body during mental and physical overload, it is recommended to take it in the following doses:
- Children from 3 to 14 years old – drink according to the number of drops relative to the child’s age. (1 drop – 1 year).
- Adults – 25 drops 1 time per day for 2-3 weeks.
It is advisable to dilute it with water and take it before eating. To treat hypotension, you need to take a course lasting a month or a month and a half. Next, take a break of 2 months.
Eleutherococcus extract liquid 50ml
Dosage form
extract for oral administration [liquid]
Compound
To prepare 1000 ml of the drug you need:
Active substance:
Eleutherococcus senticosus rhizomes and roots – 1000 g
Excipient:
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 40% – until 1 liter of extract is obtained.
Description
The liquid is dark brown in color, transparent in a thin layer, has a peculiar, specific smell. During storage, sediment may form.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
General tonic of plant origin.
ATX code:
[A13A]
Pharmacological properties
It has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, a tonic and general strengthening effect on the body, increases the general nonspecific resistance of the body, helps improve appetite, and increase physical and mental performance.
Indications for use
Mental and physical fatigue, asthenic conditions of various etiologies, arterial hypotension (low blood pressure), during the recovery period after infectious diseases and the postoperative period.
Contraindications
Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, arterial hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disturbances, increased excitability, epilepsy, convulsive conditions, insomnia, acute infectious diseases, chronic liver diseases, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 12 years of age.
Carefully
Alcoholism, traumatic brain injury, brain diseases.
Directions for use and doses
The drug is taken orally before meals in the first half of the day. Adults are prescribed 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day. For children over 12 years old - a dose of 1 drop per 1 year of life. The course of treatment is 25-30 days. If necessary, repeat courses are carried out with two-week breaks (or without them) after consultation with a doctor.
Shake before use.
Side effect
Allergic reactions, insomnia, hypoglycemia, headache, tachycardia are possible.
Overdose
When using the drug in doses higher than recommended, dose-dependent side effects may increase.
Treatment
: symptomatic.
Interaction with other drugs
Enhances the effect of stimulants of the central nervous system, is an antagonist of drugs that depress the central nervous system (including antipsychotics, barbiturates, anxiolytics, antiepileptic drugs). When used simultaneously with digoxin, the plasma concentration of the latter may increase; with hypoglycemic drugs (including insulin) and anticoagulants, the effect may be enhanced.
special instructions
The drug should not be taken in the afternoon to avoid sleep disturbances.
If hypoglycemia occurs, it is recommended to reduce the dose of the drug, take it after meals, or discontinue the drug.
The maximum single dose of the drug contains 0.43 g of absolute alcohol, the maximum daily dose of the drug is 1.4 g of absolute alcohol.
During the period of taking the drug, care should be taken when performing potentially hazardous activities that require special attention and quick reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms).
Release form
Extract for oral administration [liquid].
25, 50 ml in orange glass bottles with a screw neck, sealed with polyethylene stoppers and screw-on plastic caps.
Each bottle with instructions for use is placed in a cardboard pack.
It is allowed to pack bottles with an equal number of instructions for use in a group package.
Storage conditions
In a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 15 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Best before date
4 years. Do not use after the expiration date.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Over the counter.
Traditional medicine recipes with Eleutherococcus
You can buy the tincture at a pharmacy or prepare it yourself. The pharmacy option is more practical, but if you have the time and desire, you can make it yourself:
- vodka – 0.5 l,
- plant roots – 100 g.
Place the roots in a jar and fill with vodka. Next, leave in a dark place for 2 weeks. Stir occasionally. After the allotted time, strain everything. How to drink eleutherococcus for hypotension ? Drink 25 drops of water three times a day before meals.
There is another recipe:
- vodka – 0.5 l,
- roots – 50 g.
Finely chop the roots into a jar and fill with vodka. Let it sit for a week. Shake well periodically. Then strain. Take a teaspoon half an hour before meals, 2 times a day.
The effectiveness of eleutherococcus for hypotension has been proven by many doctors. Positive influence will not come every minute. As with all homeopathic remedies, it takes time. But be very careful with the dosage. Before starting to take any drug, you should consult a doctor.
What does the choice depend on?
The doctor determines the form of administration, relying not only on those drugs that are available. He pays attention to the patient’s age, gender, financial capabilities, and even his mood and attitude towards treatment. Children require special attention.
“Choosing the form of a drug is partly a creative process,” says Ekaterina Bokova, a therapist at the 120 to 80 clinic. “There are no ready-made solutions here. But most often we focus on age. If this is a very young baby, then we choose liquid or rectal forms to prevent spitting and choking. This way, the child will receive his dose of the active substance with a greater guarantee. Sometimes you even have to make a choice in favor of an injectable drug. In any case, a child should not be prescribed “adult” pills and divided into parts.”
The wishes of the patient or relatives also matter when choosing the form of the medicine. For older people, it is important to take fewer pills per day, otherwise you can get confused, especially if there are a lot of medications. In such cases, tablet holders or planners help.
“Unfortunately, older people usually insist on prescribing the most affordable drug,” says Ekaterina Bokova, “here, if possible, we will meet them halfway.”
How to choose the right form
Even medications with the same dosage form may differ from each other. For example, capsules and tablets.
“Capsules are more expensive due to the difference in technology,” explains Andrey Besedin. — They hide the unpleasant smell and taste of medications, unlike tablets. The capsules enter the body: the stomach, intestines and, when dissolved, release powder, which is absorbed much more quickly. But there is a factor that many of my patients do not like. The tablets can often be split in half or into quarters and sometimes half the dose is sufficient in an emergency. In the case of a capsule, this will not work, so the choice is made in favor of tablets.”
There are patients who are confident that injections and droppers are much healthier than tablets and specifically insist on this form of treatment. It is believed that in this case the medicine goes directly into the blood and will definitely work. Although this method of administration is more difficult, more painful and most often there is no difference in the result if the same medicine is in the form of tablets or ampoules.
“For example, patients ask for intramuscular or intravenous painkillers for headaches,” says Andrey Besedin. — This type of administration has no advantages compared to oral forms: powders, capsules, tablets, if the patient can take medications by mouth. As a rule, injections are effective if a person has a large loss of fluid or for some reason cannot drink on his own.”
Intravenous and intramuscular delivery methods are more useful in emergency cases of stomach or intestinal disease or in situations where a drug is broken down in the digestive tract, such as heparin or insulin.
