Drugs for arterial hypotension
The drug belongs to synthetic mineralocorticoids.
The drug is produced in tablets of 100 μg, in packs of 20 pieces.
The drug increases the absorption of chlorine, sodium and water in the kidneys. In doing so, it increases the excretion of potassium from the body.
• Adrenogenital syndrome.
• Arterial hypotension.
• Allergic dermatosis.
• Insufficiency of the adrenal cortex.
• Addison's disease.
• Tuberculosis.
• Stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer.
• Systemic fungal infections - mycoses.
• Infectious diseases.
• Individual intolerance to the drug.
Gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, stool disorders( constipation or diarrhea).Cardiovascular system: arterial hypertension.
Nervous system: depression, headache and dizziness, insomnia, mental disorders, increased intraocular and intracranial pressure. Endocrine system: inhibition of growth in children.
Bones and muscles: muscle weakness, osteoporosis. Allergic reactions: itching, hives.
The drug should be taken in the morning after a meal. It is prescribed for 100-200 μg 3 times a week.
For adrenal syndrome, children under one year of age receive 1 50-300 μg / m2 of the child's body surface per day. From 1 year to 2 years, the dose is half the initial dose. And for children older than 3 years - 1 / 3-1 / 4 of the initial dose.
The use of cortineff during pregnancy is possible only on strict vital signs in minimum doses and under the supervision of a doctor.
When using the drug in the period of breastfeeding, it is necessary to transfer the baby to artificial feeding with mixtures.
The drug is a combination drug.
The drug is available in tablets.
The drug has analgesic, antipyretic and antitussive effect.
Increases blood pressure in hypotension, increases mental and physical performance and reduces fatigue and drowsiness.
• Arterial hypotension.
• Migraine.
• Headache.
• Pain in the muscles and joints.
• Algolysmenorea.
• Toothache.
• Renal or hepatic insufficiency.
• Hemorrhage disorders.
• Insomnia.
• Reduction of blood leukocyte count - leukopenia.
• Increased excitability.
• Individual intolerance to the drug.
Gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain.
Nervous system: increased excitability. Blood: leukopenia - a decrease in the number of leukocytes.
Allergic reactions: skin rash and itching, hives and angioedema.
It is prescribed for 1 tablet of the drug 3-4 times a day. But not more than 6 tablets per day.
The drug is prohibited for use in children under the age of seven. From the age of 7 the drug is prescribed for 1 / 4-1 / 2 tablets 1 -3 times a day.
Use of caffetin during pregnancy and lactation is prohibited.