Types of drugs to improve the cerebral circulation

1 Vasodilators

If there is a violation of the cerebral circulation, it may be necessary to expand the vessels of the brain. Tablets with this effect will help to avoid oxygen starvation and a lack of useful substances. Such drugs improve the metabolic processes in the brain cells, which contributes to the normalization of the body.

First of all, calcium antagonists are used to improve cerebral circulation. These drugs expand the arteries by relaxing the muscle walls, without affecting the tone of the veins. Calcium antagonists can only be taken after a thorough diagnosis, since their effect on the body is systemic. Dosage and duration of treatment are prescribed by the doctor individually for each patient.

Modern treatment is carried out using drugs of the third generation. They are represented by dihydropyridines, which include such drugs as: Stamlo, Norvasc, Amlodipine.

Tablets of the 2nd generation are more common, including:

• benzothiazapines: Clentiazem, Diltiazem SR;
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• dihydropyridines: Felodipine SR, Nifedipine GITS, Nicardipine SR;
• phenylalkylamines: Tiapamil, Anipamil, Verapamil SR, Halopamine.

These and other vasodilating drugs to improve the cerebral circulation allow the brain to get the necessary amount of nutrients and oxygen.

2 Preparations with natural composition

Tablets consisting of natural components usually have the shortest lists of contraindications. Some of the drugs in this category can be bought without a doctor's prescription, but before they are taken, it is advisable to consult them.

As a rule, natural medicines are made on the basis of vinca alkaloids or ginkgo biloba.

When blood flow is disturbed, the vinca alkaloid removes vessel spasms, improves metabolic processes in the brain cells and prevents the development of blood clots. This component contains the following drugs:

• Vinpocetine;
• Cavinton;
• Teletext;
• Vero-Vinpocetine;
• Bravinton.

The first 2 medicines must be taken only after communication with the doctor, since the appointment of the correct dosage requires the diagnosis of the patient.

Tablets with an extract of ginkgo biloba as an active substance complex influence on the blood flow of the brain. In addition to removing spasms and enhancing microcirculation, they improve the permeability of the walls of blood vessels, remove swelling of the brain tissue, protect the vascular walls from the harmful effects of free radicals. This group includes:

• Gingium;
• Doppel Herz Ginkgo Biloba +;
• Ginkor Fort;
• Ginkoum;
• Bilobil;
• Memori.

If the blood circulation in the brain requires a long enough treatment, the duration of which can be up to 90 days.

During the treatment course, drugs that dilute blood are not used.

This can lead to hemorrhage in the brain tissue.

3 Tablets with nicotinic acid

Sometimes to improve the cerebral circulation use drugs in which the active ingredient is nicotinic acid. This substance reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood and strengthens the walls of the vessels. Means with such a component do not wiggle on large arteries, but can expand capillaries.

Treatment is carried out with such medicines:

• Acipimox;
• Nikoshpan;
• Nicofuranose;
• Enduratin.

Self-medication with drugs with nicotinic acid is unacceptable. They are usually injected under the supervision of a doctor. If the patient's condition worsens, the treatment regimen may change: drugs with another active ingredient or nicotinic acid in the form of tablets are prescribed.

4 Complexes that strengthen the vessel walls

When the cerebral circulation is disturbed, the treatment may include means for imparting elasticity to the walls of the vessels. Such drugs are usually complexes that include:

• vitamin P;
• useful microelements: silicon, potassium, and potassium;
• dinidrockvertin.

Unlike more powerful drugs, these complexes are used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of disease. Most of these supplements are dispensed without a prescription, but before using them, you must read the instructions and strictly observe it.

5 Other medications

Antiaggregants and anticoagulants are prescribed to reduce blood viscosity, which helps improve blood flow in the brain. These medications are usually used in cases where a disorder of cerebral circulation is accompanied by a risk of transient ischemic attacks.

Anticoagulants make the blood more fluid and contribute to the acceleration of capillary blood flow. The most common representatives of this group of medicines are:

• Fragmin;
• Clexan;
• Fraxyparin;
• Warfarin;
• Heparin.

Antiaggregants are necessary to ensure that the body does not form thrombi and thromboembolism. Representatives of such drugs are:

• Aspirin;
• Clopidogrel;
• Ticlopidine;
• Pentoxifylline;
• Curantyl.

Before the appointment of such drugs, a thorough diagnosis is carried out. In addition, during the treatment course, a biochemical blood test is taken to evaluate the results of treatment and monitor the patient's condition. If the patient has complications in the form of significant deterioration of blood coagulability, vomiting with blood, formation of bruises or blackening of stool, treatment should be discontinued and consult a doctor.

As an alternative to traditional treatment, homeopathic remedies are used. In their diversity, only an expert can be guided, so self-medication is unacceptable. The misuse of homeopathy can lead to negative irreversible consequences and can be life threatening.