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Tablets, and drugs from depression

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To exit out of depression using 5 groups of funds, namely antipsychotics, antidepressants, tranquilizers, nootropics and sedative. On each of the categories below.


Antipsychotics

Used in psychoses, neuroses, insomnia and depression. These drugs give the possibility to cope with anxiety and anxiety, a sense of compulsion and agitation.

The neuroleptic "Chlorpromazine", "Zyprexa", "Mazheptil", "Leponeks":

  • "Chlorpromazine" – is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The advantage of the drug is that it can be used even in acute agitation, however, has some contraindications and side effects. So, "Chlorpromazine" it is unacceptable to use in illnesses of a liver and kidneys, severe hypotension, diseases of the stomach. Side effects of this antipsychotic is also diverse: the urge to nausea and vomiting, Parkinson's disease, allergic reactions on the skin.

  • "Zyprexa" - which comes in pill form. Allowed the use of pregnant women and even lactation period. Contraindication is increased sensitivity to the drug components. Cause minor side effects like sleepiness. Can interact with other drugs – levodopa, dopamine agonists.
  • "Mazheptil" - is available as tablets and in solution form for intramuscular injection. Talking about contraindications, it should be noted agranulocytosis toxic type, angle-closure glaucoma, adenoma of the prostate and any stage of Parkinson's disease. In small doses allowed during pregnancy. The facility has a large number of contraindications: from apathy to increase the index of the body and jaundice.

  • "Leponeks" is available in the form of solution for injections and tablets. When interacting with clozapine required continual adjustment of dose. It is permissible to use people older than 65 years. You should carefully monitor the reactions of the organism to the remedy because there is a high possibilitypsychoses and other complications.


Antidepressants

Help not only soothe, but also to activate the nervous system. It is desirable to use only in heavy seas, because the probability of addiction.

To antidepressants are:

  • "Lerivon" – comes in pill form and is characterized by rapid effect due to the absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. It is not recommended to use in the manic syndrome and even more serious disorders. Absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Incompatible inhibitors of MAO group, and also has a large number of side effects;
  • "Fluoxetine" is a powder tool, starts to work after 2-3 weeks, gradually eliminating the depression. Has some serious contraindications (glaucoma, hypersensitivity, and others), as well as restrictions in terms of use (liver cirrhosis, heart attack). Characterized by many side effects and is not compatible with MAO inhibitors;

  • Prozac is available in capsules and soluble tablets. Contraindicated in hypersensitivity, not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation period. Side effects occur mainly at the beginning of the use – anxiety, a small skin rash and headache and nausea. Changes the ratio of lithium in the blood. Requires fairly frequent adjustment of doses (preferably every 1.5-2 months).

Tranquilizers

Drugs related to tranquilizers, causing severe dependence, because shown strict medical supervision.

This category includes the "Phenibut", "Phenazepam", "Elenium", "Temazepam":

  • "Phenibut"is available in the tablet form. Has a number of contraindications: pregnancy, renal failure, hypersensitivity to the components of the "Phenibut". Enhances the effects of many drugs from anxioliticeski to anticonvulsant. In continuous use need control status, and composition of the blood and indices of liver function.
  • "Fenazepam" is available in the form of tablets and is associated with a large number of contraindications. In this connection, it should betake with caution, beginning with very small doses. The maximum dose in 24 hours is 10 mg, otherwise overdosing occurs: depression of consciousness, decreased blood pressure and even coma. Not recommended for people under the age of 18.
  • "The Elenium" – is a bean. Suitable for high degree of sensitivity to the components, pregnancy, glaucoma. During the first probable side effects that as the addiction of the body are reduced. In case of problems with the kidneys and liver use the "Elenium" very carefully, as in the age of 65 years. When you become the noticeable signs of addiction, you should refuse from taking the drug. This should be done gradually.
  • "Temazepam" is a powdered agent which is poorly soluble in water. This is the most powerful of tranquilizers that it is unacceptable to use pregnant. A number of other contraindications, including the age of 18. Possible side effects from the nervous system and the digestive tract. The dosage is always individual, and require frequent adjustments.

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Nootropics

The most harmless group of drugs that are valid to use within the depression. These include tools such as:

  • "Glycine" – tablets who easily fall into the vast majority of biological liquids. They can not only drink, but also to bring in the state of powder. Contraindicated in hypersensitivity, as the probable adverse reactions. Weaken the severity of some antidepressants. OTC, however, the use outside of medical supervision is highly undesirable.
  • "Quatrex" – a capsule that is indicated for acute renal failure, high degree of sensitivity and children up to 11 years. Use caution within the problems with the gastrointestinal tract requires a constant monitoring of the composition of blood and liver enzymes. The tool is able to influence the reaction rate, in connection with the use of the management of transport and working with mechanisms is prohibited.

Sedatives

The last group is a light drug that is indicated for use in the context of the depression and the weakening of the Central nervous system. They include such drugs as"Valemidin", "Novo-Passit". The first drops made on the basis of alcohol. Help to restore sleep to cope with depression and cardiovascular neuroses. There are many contraindications: age under 18 years of age to problems with the Central nervous system and liver.

To sedatives include:

  • "Valemidin" is most often used as an additional agent because it enhances the effects of antidepressants and nootropics. Allergic reactions are possible, and with continued use of marked dryness of the oral mucosa. The treatment ranges from 10 to 15 days. The repeat cycle is possible not earlier than in 30-40 days and only on the advice of a doctor.
  • "Novo-Passit" is available in the form of solutions and tablets. Has a number of contraindications: myasthenia gravis, age 12 years, hypersensitivity. In addition, caution should be used when problems with the gastrointestinal tract, liver, depression accompanied by alcohol abuse, and brain injuries. The agent is well tolerated, but in rare cases, allergies, fatigue, decrease of concentration.

The tool reinforces the effects of other antidepressants, and therefore it is necessary to consult with a specialist and periodic adjustment of doses. Within the first 7 days the condition should noticeably improve. If this does not occur, it is recommended to either increase the dosage or to abandon the "Novo-Passit". All this should be done only with the approval of the attending physician.