TSEFEDRIN (Cephedrinum). 1-fenil-2- [methyl (b-tsianetil) - amino] - propanola-1- hydrochloride.

     Synonym: Tsefedrin

     The white crystalline powder. Soluble in water, little of alcohol.

     According to the chemical structure similar to ephedrine (see).

     The product has anti activity. For a variety of pharmacological (antagonism with rezerpinom, enhanced effects simpatomimeticheskih amines, etc.) are close to drugs drugs. MAO inhibition is. Has weak holinoliticheskoy activity.

     Timolepticheskoe combined effect of tsefedrina with stimulant effect, probably due to its proximity to the chemical structure of simpatomimeticheskim amines.

     Tsefedrin apply mainly to the depressed state, accompanied by the engine and ideatornoy block.

     Assign the inside, starting with 25 mg 2 to 3 times a day, then gradually increase the dose to 200 mg-300 (and in some cases up to 400-500 mg) a day. Upon reaching the therapeutic effect gradually reduce the dose. In outpatients with depression nerezko expressed appoint 50-75 mg / day (2 - 3 admission), for supporting therapy, and 25-50 mg per day.

     Higher doses for adults inside: single 0.2 g (200 mg), 0.5 g daily (500 mg).

     Tsefedrin generally well tolerated by. In some cases, there are drought in the mouth, prone to constipation. With heightened sensitivity to the drug might arousal violation of sleep; In these cases, reduce the dose. The product should not be appointed to sleep,

     The product contraindications to azhitirovannyh condition, kidney and liver failure, severe heart disease and pregnancy.

     Form release: pills to 0,025 g (25 mg) in a package of 50 pieces.

     Storage: List B. In sheltered from the world scene.

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