Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Taking this drug allows you to regulate the functions of the nervous system, exhibiting a calming effect. Nervous excitability is also reduced, the hypnotic effect is potentiated and antagonism appears in relation to the convulsive effect of analeptics. Motherwort Extract also helps in the treatment of neuroses, psychoasthenia and neurasthenia , which are accompanied by insomnia , tension and high reactivity.
In addition, correction of functional disorders of the nervous system during premenopausal or menopausal periods is noted. A negative chronotropic effect appears, the heart rhythm is regulated in vegetative-vascular dystonia, cardiotonic properties develop, and blood pressure decreases. The drug has a beneficial effect on the course of the disease in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, for example, angina pectoris , hypertension , heart failure, cardiosclerosis , cardiac weakness and myocarditis.
This drug is characterized by restorative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antispastic effects. Therefore, it is often prescribed in combination therapy for various diseases.
, motherwort is widely used in the treatment of patients with cardiac disorders, flatulence and hyperthyroidism .
Motherwort extract
Motherwort extract is a sedative herbal remedy. It has a calming, antihypertensive, negative chronotropic (decrease in the frequency of rhythmic contractions (change in automaticity) of the heart), anticonvulsant, diuretic, cardiotonic (stimulating the activity of the heart muscle) effect. The pharmacological effects of this drug are due to the properties of the organic substances of plant origin it contains (glycosides, alkaloids, bioflavonoids, saponins). The drug affects the functional activity of the central nervous system, causing mild sedation, reducing hyperexcitability, providing a hypnotic effect and acting as an antagonist to analeptics that exhibit a convulsive effect. Effective for psychoasthenic conditions, astheno-neurotic syndrome, neurotic disorders accompanied by insomnia, hyperreactivity, and a feeling of tension and inflatedness. Alleviates functional disorders of the central and autonomic nervous system in the premenopausal and menopausal periods. Corrects heart rhythm in case of autonomic dysfunction, reduces blood pressure. Has a beneficial effect on the course of cardiovascular pathology, incl. arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, inflammation of the muscular lining of the heart, tachycardia, heart failure. Has an antispastic and restorative effect.
Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the drug in dyspeptic disorders, ulcerative-erosive lesions of the stomach and duodenum (especially against the background of central nervous system hyperreactivity), pneumonia, bronchial asthma, rapid and difficult breathing, cough, hyperthyroidism, epilepsy, peripheral nerve damage, characterized by attacks of pain in the zone of innervation of the nerve, severe head injuries, provoking pathological disorders in brain activity, uterine bleeding, algodismenorrhea. The use of motherwort extract during pregnancy and lactation is possible only in consultation with a doctor. A contraindication to the use of the drug is individual intolerance to its components. Motherwort extract is generally well tolerated by patients. In rare cases, adverse reactions in the form of dyspeptic disorders and allergic manifestations are possible. The drug potentiates the effects of sedatives and analgesics. May be used in conjunction with other sedative and cardiovascular medications. The optimal time to take it is an hour before meals. Single dose – 1 tablet. Frequency of administration – 3-4 times a day. Motherwort extract is characterized by a slow development of a sedative effect, the peak of which is noted by the end of the third week of the drug course.
Motherwort extract in tablets during pregnancy
Quite often this drug is prescribed to pregnant women. You should know that motherwort has properties that help lower blood pressure. Therefore, if a woman usually has low blood pressure, then she should take the medicine with extreme caution.
Although this medicine has been widely used in a variety of cases, questions are especially common: can Motherwort tablets be taken by pregnant women, and how long and often should they take it?
This drug is characterized by cardiotonic, sedative, anticonvulsant and diuretic effects. Taking the drug helps improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which is often required by expectant mothers. Although it is usually prescribed as a sedative. The fact is that Motherwort tablets, medicinal properties and contraindications, which are at the optimal level, are excellent for this category of patients. This drug has significantly fewer contraindications, for example, compared to valerian, which is why it is prescribed during pregnancy.
In addition, the drug allows you to improve blood circulation, eliminating symptoms of nausea, and relieve colic and gas accumulation. It is also prescribed in complex therapy for uterine hypertonicity , gestosis , cardiac disorders, and hypertension. If there is a threat of pregnancy, then the treatment program must include Motherwort preparations.
Motherwort tincture
Dosage form
Tincture
Compound:
Motherwort grass – 200 g
Excipient
: ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 70% sufficient quantity to obtain 1 000 ml.
Description
Transparent liquid from light brown or greenish-brown to dark brown with a greenish tint, with a weak characteristic odor.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Herbal sedative
ATX code: N05CM.
Pharmacological properties
It has a pronounced sedative, moderate cardiotonic (slows down the rhythm and increases the force of heart contractions) effect, and has moderate hypotensive properties.
Indications for use
Increased nervous excitability, sleep disturbance, neurasthenia, neurocirculatory dystonia.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (acute phase), pregnancy, lactation, children (up to 12 years).
With caution: liver disease, alcoholism, traumatic brain injury, brain disease, epilepsy, children under 12 years of age.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is contraindicated (the drug contains ethyl alcohol).
Directions for use and doses
Orally 30 minutes before meals. Adults and children over 12 years old: 30-50 drops of tincture, diluted in ¼ glass of water, 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks.
If there is no improvement after treatment, or symptoms worsen, or new symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor. Use the drug only according to the indications, method of administration and in the doses indicated in the instructions.
Side effect
Allergic reactions and dyspepsia are possible.
If you experience the side effects listed in the instructions, or they get worse, or you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.
Overdose
To date, no cases of overdose have been reported with the use of the drug. 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 sleeping pills and analgesics. Compatible with other sedatives and cardiac drugs.
special instructions
The absolute alcohol content in the maximum single dose of the drug is 0.55 g, in the maximum daily dose – 2.2 g.
During the treatment period, care must be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery
During the period of use of the drug, care must be taken when performing potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher, operator).
Release form
Tincture.
10, 15, 20, 25 ml of the drug in orange glass dropper bottles with a screw neck, sealed with polyethylene stoppers, or polyethylene dropper stoppers and screw-on plastic caps, or polymer stoppers.
10, 15, 20, 25 ml of the drug in dark glass bottles, sealed with polyethylene stoppers, or dropper stoppers and screw-on plastic caps, or sealed with polyethylene or polymer stoppers (polypropylene or other materials based on polyolefins or polystyrene or copolymers based on styrene or polyvinyl chloride or polysiloxane or polyacrylate or polyamide or polycarbonate). Each bottle, dropper bottle, along with instructions for use, is placed in a cardboard pack.
Storage conditions
In a place protected from light, at a temperature of 15 to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Best before date
2 years.
Do not use after the expiration date.
Vacation conditions
Available without a prescription.
Analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Alora
Novo-Passit
Cardiovalen
Liked
Carmolis
Valerian tincture
Lotusonic
Relaxil
Persen Forte
Persen
Phytosed
Sedavit
Motherwort Forte Evalar
Dormiplant
Sondox
Sedafiton
Peony tincture
Menovalen
Bromcamphor
Valerian rhizomes with roots
Main analogues: herb and tincture of Motherwort.
Motherwort extract in tablets, reviews
During pregnancy, women are exposed to stress and anxiety, which are often unfounded. To avoid this, many take this drug, as it has minimal contraindications. On the Internet you can often find reviews about Motherwort Extract left by expectant mothers. These pills are usually prescribed by the attending physician, who accompanies the woman throughout her pregnancy.
Here are some reviews:
- “... My gynecologist prescribed these pills to me because I was very nervous. If you are very worried, then drink, because in our situation there is nothing worse than fears”;
- “... The drug helped me keep calm, and besides, it is plant-based. The gynecologist recommended taking it.”
Of course, doctors usually advise patients to take tablets that contain only one motherwort extract.
There are many opinions that the drug causes drowsiness . Although it does not work this way for everyone. Some tablets are taken in the morning during breakfast and in the afternoon at work. This is especially important so as not to be nervous, but also not to experience extreme drowsiness.
You can find the following reviews:
- “... I took various sedative pills, but they made me really want to sleep. This was a huge problem. Motherwort became a real godsend for me; it not only brought calm, but also did not make me sleepy.”
Others, on the contrary, take the drug as a sleeping pill:
- “... I take a couple of Motherwort tablets when I go to bed. The effect of it is good - I fall asleep and my consciousness remains clear.”
Thus, the drug affects each person individually. If you experience any health problems, it is better to consult a doctor immediately. Thus, you will immediately receive the necessary treatment and maintain your health.
Motherwort extract 14 mg 20 pcs. pills
pharmachologic effect
Sedative of plant origin.
Composition and release form Motherwort extract 14 mg 20 pcs. pills
Tablets - 1 tablet:
- Active ingredient: Motherwort herb extract - 14.0 mg;
- Excipients: sucrose (sugar) - 149.8 mg; potato starch - 29.4 mg; talc - 4.8 mg; calcium stearate - 2.0 mg.
Tablets, 14 mg.
10, 14, 15 tablets in a blister pack made of polyvinyl chloride film and aluminum foil.
1, 2, 5 blister packs of 10 tablets each or 2, 4 blister packs of 14 tablets each, or 2, 4 blister packs of 15 tablets with instructions for use are placed in a cardboard pack.
Description of the dosage form
Round, flat-cylindrical tablets of light brown color interspersed with almost white to brown color.
Directions for use and doses
Inside.
Adults and children over 12 years old: 1 tablet 3-4 times a day, 1 hour before meals. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks. A repeat course is possible on the recommendation of a doctor.
Pharmacodynamics
It has a calming effect, reduces the frequency and increases the strength of heart contractions, and exhibits hypotensive properties. The nature of the action is similar to valerian preparations.
Indications for use Motherwort extract 14 mg 20 pcs. pills
Increased nervous excitability, neurasthenia, insomnia, neurocirculatory dystonia.
Contraindications
Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase, arterial hypotension, sucrase/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 12 years of age.
Carefully:
Patients with diabetes and people on a low-carbohydrate diet.
Application of Motherwort extract 14 mg 20 pcs. pills during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If it is necessary to use the drug during lactation, breastfeeding should be stopped.
special instructions
Patients with diabetes should take into account that 1 tablet of the drug contains 0.01 XE (carbohydrate units).
If there is no effect when taking the drug for 2 weeks, you should consult a doctor.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery
During the period of use of the drug, care should be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Overdose
To date, no cases of overdose have been registered. If the recommended dose is exceeded, dose-dependent side effects may increase.
Treatment: symptomatic.
Side effects of Motherwort extract 14 mg 20 pcs. pills
Allergic reactions and dyspepsia are possible.
If any of the side effects indicated in the instructions get worse, or you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.
Drug interactions
Compatible with other sedative and cardiac drugs; enhances the effect of hypnotics and analgesics.
Price of Motherwort extract in tablets, where to buy
The price of Motherwort extract in Russian pharmacies starts from 20 rubles.
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