Instruction for Use: Hopantenic acid

ATC code: N06BX20

Pharmachologic effect:

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

After intake of rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract. The maximum plasma concentration observed after 1 h. The highest concentrations are in liver, kidney, in the wall of the stomach and skin. It penetrates through the BBB. Displayed for 24 hours in an unmodified form.

Indications

Correction of adverse effects of antipsychotics; neuroleptic extrapyramidal syndrome (hyperkinetic and akinetic), residual effects of deferred neuro-infections, post-vaccination encephalitis, cranial trauma, cerebral organic insufficiency in patients with schizophrenia (in the complex therapy); teak, parkinsonism, essential trigeminal neuralgia (in the complex therapy), subcortical hyperkinesis of various etiologies, micturition disorders (enuresis, daytime incontinence, pollakiuria, urinary urgency). The children also used in mental retardation (mental retardation), mental retardation (cerebro-sthenic syndrome), delayed speech development, epilepsy (in combined therapy, especially when polymorphic attacks and small seizures). In adults, also used in the complex therapy of epilepsy (when slowing of mental processes).

Dosage

Inside, after 15-30 minutes after eating. The single dose for adults - 0.5-1 g, for children - 0.25-0.5 g; daily dose for adults - 1.5-3 g, for children - 0,75-3, the duration of treatment - 1-4 months, in some cases - up to 6 months. After 3-6 months may conduct re-treatment. Children with mental retardation - 0.5 g 4-6 times a day, every day for 3 months; at a delay of speech development - 0.5 g 3-4 times a day for 2-3 months. When neuroleptic syndrome adults - 0.5-1 g 3 times 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 (up to 6 months). Children with ticks - 0,25-0,5 g 3-6 times a day, every day for 1-4 months, adults - 1.5-3 g / day every day for 1 month. In case of violation of urination adults - 0.5-1 g 2-3 times a day for children - 0.25-0.5 g (daily dose - 25-50 mg / kg). The course of treatment - from 2 weeks to 3 months.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (rhinitis, conjunctivitis, skin rash).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to hopantenic acid.

Drug interactions

Prolonging effect of barbiturates.