Many people are familiar with the disease of the gastrointestinal tract, which is of unknown nature, but accompanied by very unpleasant symptoms in the form of constipation or diarrhea, painful sensations and bloating in the abdomen, flatulence. This is irritable bowel syndrome. Treatment, drugs, the most effective medicines that should be taken to reduce the frequency of its manifestations, worry every person suffering from this scourge, because there is IBS in the patient at least 12 times a year.
It is usually believed that effective treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, which are not organic or infectious, is sufficient to correct the diet. But not in this case, because SRK requires an adequate approach. Only in this case a person can forget about unpleasant symptoms for good. How to treat irritable bowel syndrome with medications, and what drugs will help most successfully cope with it, can only tell experts. Often, in addition to helping a gastroenterologist with the development of this pathology, it is also necessary to consult a therapist.
Drug treatment of IBS is aimed at eliminating unpleasant symptoms that cause the greatest discomfort and force to consult a doctor. Therefore, the therapy of irritable bowel syndrome is symptomatic, and several groups of pharmaceutical preparations are used. Usually, with this pathology of the digestive tract, the specialist applies an individual approach to each patient.
Drugs from IBS
Preparations for irritable bowel syndrome are selected by the doctor depending on each specific case, therefore treatment of IBS is based on the elimination of the influence of environmental factors, as well as psychological and physical causes. It can be a lifestyle change or the taking of pills to normalize the nervous system. The correct method of drug treatment of irritable bowel syndrome can often be found by trial and error, but in any case, a drug suitable for a particular patient is established. To understand how it is possible to get rid of negative manifestations of IBS, it is necessary to understand some therapeutic aspects. They will enable the patient to get more complete information about the medications taken during the illness, and about the help provided by certain medications.
Often experts prescribe antibiotics for IBS.Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome is also carried out with the help of these potent agents. Only the use of antibiotics during this disease has not been established so far. Doctors usually believe that in this way it is possible to reduce the number of pathogens in the digestive tract. Such drugs as antibiotics, intended for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, the patient can take only after consulting a specialist.
The appointment of antibacterial tablets in the therapy of IBS by most specialists is based on the fact that in any course of the disease, a person suffering from its manifestations has bloating. And this suggests that the main cause of pathology is the excessive growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the small intestine, which is why the irritation syndrome arises. This is the main reason for the use in the treatment of the pathology of drugs such as antibiotics. Studies have confirmed their effectiveness in some cases.
Drugs for the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Proved to be effective in IBS antispasmodics. They are not only an excellent analgesic, but also contribute to the elimination of spasms. Thus, discomfort and pain are reduced in this pathology. The most popular antispasmodic drug prescribed for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome is No-shpa. These tablets have proved to be an effective analgesic. The advantages of No-shps are that it acts on smooth muscle cells directly, and is a strong antispasmodic. In addition, No-shpa is devoid of anticholinergic action.
Also No-shpa is myotropic antispasmodic, which does not mask the symptom of the "acute abdomen", but gives an obvious analgesic effect. It should be remembered that the drug No-shpa is not suitable for self-treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Take these pills only after consulting a specialist.
Due to the fact that the digestive system is disrupted due to the qualitative and quantitative changes in the microflora in it, first of all the doctor should prescribe probiotics. Probiotics treat irritable bowel syndrome due to the fact that these drugs, which are food additives with beneficial bacteria, regulate the digestive tract. Most often, patients are interested in probiotics such as Bactistatin and Eubikor. Regular use of them allows to achieve complete disappearance of the symptoms of the disease:
- Probiotic Bactystatin provides normalization of defecation. In addition, the drug Bactystatin helps to get rid of such symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, as excessive formation of gases and bloating. Treatment helps them restore normal digestion. Bactystatin has an immunomodulatory effect and detoxification properties, and also promotes bio-purification. It should also be noted that Bactistatin is recommended for use by both adults and children. The required dosage is indicated in the annotation;
- This probiotic preparation, like Eubikor, is involved in the metabolism of proteins in irritable bowel syndrome. With the help of it any disturbances of the peristalsis of the digestive tract are treated.
Necessary for this pathology and antidiarrheal agents. Their effectiveness with diarrhea has long been proven. Among them, the most popular among specialists and patients are such as Loperamide, Imodium, Hilak Forte, Enterol, Smecta, Salofalk, Acipol, Alpha Normix, Enterofuril, Linex and Lactofiltrum. To understand the effect of each of them, you should take a closer look at the description of these medicines:
- Loperamide in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome is prescribed most often. This drug is able to suppress urgent urges for defecation. Loperamide treats irritable bowel syndrome with active substances, which reduces its peristalsis and compacts fecal masses. But it should be remembered that the contraindication to Loperamide is OCI and pregnancy;
- Imodium, appointed by specialists in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, is a quick-acting drug. It reduces the discharge of fluid, normalizes peristalsis and normalizes the absorption of salts and water by the intestine;
- Hilak Forte allows to preserve the physiological functions of the mucosa and biological pathway restores the normal microflora;
- Enterol is an antiparasitic and antimicrobial agent. He also very well stops diarrhea;
- Smecta, used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, is a drug that, in addition to binding and excretion of pathogenic microorganisms, creates a protective barrier in the digestive tract due to its enveloping properties;
- Used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and a medication such as Salofalk. It has a local anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat infectious diarrhea;
- Acipol in relation to pathogenic microorganisms has antagonistic activity, and the mechanism of action is a multifactorial agent;
- Alpha Normix in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome is used to treat infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are caused by sensitive bacteria, including acute respiratory infections and traveler's diarrhea;
- The enterofuril preparation has a bactericidal mechanism of action, which is based on the ability to exert a destructive effect on the cellular membrane of pathogenic microorganisms. As a consequence, their death occurs;
- Linex is a drug for gastrointestinal diseases, due to which substances with antibacterial activity are synthesized, and the immune reactivity of the organism increases. Thanks to him, irritable bowel syndrome is cured very quickly;
- Lactofiltrum helps normalize the intestinal microflora and is used to detoxify the body. This agent has immunomodulatory properties.
Treatment of functional disorders of the digestive tract in IBS
These disorders in the functions of the digestive organs are classified according to the localization site and the accompanying characteristics. Since irritable bowel syndrome causes diarrhea or constipation, bloating and an indefinite functional disorder of the digestive organ, specialists also prescribe certain drugs to eliminate the symptoms, to eliminate them. They should be considered in more detail:
- Preparation Trimedat. It is prescribed for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, accompanied by functional motor disorders such as diarrhea or constipation, colic and abdominal pain, flatulence. Trimedat is prescribed by a specialist both to adult patients and to children;
- Iberogast. The treatment with this preparation of irritable bowel syndrome is based on the action of a complex of herbs included in its composition. Iberogast thanks to him has a tonic effect on the gastrointestinal tract and normalizes the tone of smooth muscles;
- Buscopan has a muscular-relaxing effect in that place of the digestive organs, where there is increased discomfort;
- Duspatalin has a myotropic effect and restores the normal peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Mukofalk, a herbal preparation, treats the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome due to the fibers of plantain seeds, which absorb the excess fluid. Under the influence of Mukofalk in the intestine begins the process of softening the stool and removing them outward through the rectum;
- Creon is used to improve the digestion process. The composition of Creon includes pancreatic enzymes that facilitate the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins;
- Pancreatin is a multi-enzyme drug. When treating them with irritable bowel syndrome, the deficiency of digestive enzymes is replenished. From this it follows that thanks to Pancreatin it is easier to digest the food that enters the body.
To avoid the appearance of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, which appear due to acidity disorders, patients are prescribed medications such as De-Nol, Pariet, Fosfalugel and Wobenzym. Treatment with these antacid drugs is due to increased production of mucus, enhancing the protective properties of digestive organs, as well as reducing the production of enzymes containing hydrochloric acid in them.
Candles and vitamins for IBS
It is justified to use these medications in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome when it is accompanied by constipation. Often, patients suffering from frequent attacks of this ailment are interested in such a tool as Genferon. These candles have regenerative, local anesthetic, antibacterial, antiproliferative and immunomodulating effects. Despite the effectiveness of Genferon, these candles should be used only for the purpose of the attending physician.
In the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, vitamins are also needed. Most often, drugs containing magnesium are prescribed. He plays a huge role in the normalization of the nervous system, because of the malfunctions of which, and appears mostly symptomatic IBS.In this case, not any specific drug is prescribed, but the one that maximally contains a trace element of magnesium.
Often, Biotredin is prescribed to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome caused by psychoemotional factors. Its reception allows patients to feel self-confidence and take it easy to treat any stressful situation that provokes the emergence of IBS.