Any dependence, be it alcoholism or drug addiction, has a devastating effect on the human body. Today, among young people, the use of spices, smoking mixtures, salt drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc. is quite popular. And the adult population also suffers from abuse of alcohol and so-called "light" drugs. Quite often in the complex treatment of such addictions, psychiatrists and narcologists use Tetlong 250.
Tetlong-250
Tetlong is a prolonged-release drug intended for the treatment of alcohol or drug dependence. Tetlong-250 promotes the creation in the tissues of the body of storage for the substance disulfiram, which has an anti-alcohol effect.
The drug is produced in Ukraine by PJSC Galichpharm. The average price of coding with the help of this tool will cost 6000-9000 rubles. As for the cost of the Tetlong-250 itself, it is quite difficult to find the drug in retail.
Composition of
The substance is based on disulfiram, it also contains dimethylsulfoxide.
Dosage form
Produced Tetlong in injectable form. This liquid is a yellowish color, transparent, it can contain crystalline fractions that dissolve when heated to 35 ° C.
Pharmacological group
The drug belongs to the group of drugs used to treat addictions of alcoholic and narcotic origin.
Pharmacological action
The components of the drug affect the alcohol metabolism( and the exchange of other psychoactive substances) by blocking the enzymatic functions of the body, taking part in the biotransformation processes of alcohol and drugs.
In general, the components of Tetlonga participate in biotransformation of catecholamine, biogenic amine, norepinephrine, serotonin, adrenaline. Microcrystalline particles of disulfiram accumulate in the patient's muscular tissues and are prolonged to affect the body for approximately 3 weeks. Excretion from the body occurs through the lungs and kidneys.
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Indications
Indications for the use of Tetlong-250 are:
- Mental disorders due to alcohol or drug dependence;
- Presence of behavioral changes;
- Persistent dependence;
- Combined dependence on drugs and alcohol;
- Personal changes and disorders;
- Treatment of alcoholism of chronic form;
- Mental changes due to the use of opioids.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Tetlonga-250 are the following conditions:
- Atherosclerotic disease of cerebral vessels;
- Presence of bipolar disorders;
- Endocrine disruptions;
- Gastric ulcer;
- Diabetes;
- Hypertensive disease in stage III;
- Epilepsy;
- Glaucoma;
- Pathological conditions of the cardiovascular system;
- Schizophrenia, etc.
Instruction for use
A distinctive feature of the use of preparations based on disulfiram is the formation of a negative attitude to alcohol or narcotic substance that arises from the intake of these substances after the introduction of Tetlonga-250.Against the background of the blocking of enzymatic processes after the ingestion of psychoactive substances like drugs or alcohol into the body, a sharp toxic reaction occurs.
Patients before the introduction of Tetlong-250 intelligibly explained the essence of such treatment and possible reactions to the receipt of alcohol or drugs. Before the introduction of the drug, the patient is given a course of detoxification therapy to remove the components of alcohol, drugs, etc. from the body.
Usually, the injection is injected into the buttock in a slow mode. During the year the patient is treated with a course of 10-12 injections.
Side effect of
Among the adverse reactions to the drug specialists distinguish:
- Persecution in the nasopharynx and throat, the urge to cough, uncomfortable sensations.
- During the injection the vessel may be damaged, then the patient will experience pain at the injection site, and after the injection there may form a hematoma.
- Some patients note the occurrence of a sense of anxiety, an incomprehensible fear that disappears after a short time.
Similar reactions may occur due to overly rapid administration of the drug. If at least one of the above reactions is detected, then it is necessary to stop the medication administration, and the patient should be given water. The next day, the drug can be repeated, however, the injection should be placed elsewhere.
If a patient does not follow a sober lifestyle, then a reaction of varying severity may occur.
In severe cases, there is:
- Insufficiency of the coronary circulation;
- Cardiovascular disorders;
- Collapse with unconsciousness;
- Blue fingernails, lips;
- Sharp pressure drop;
- Apnea;
- Respiratory disorders;
- Epileptic seizures;
- Jaundice;
- Reflexive anuria;
- Problems with cerebral blood supply, etc.
Overdose
In case of an overdose of Tetlong-250, there is a possibility of vascular collapse, coma, neurological disorders. Treatment is carried out in the intensive care unit and is symptomatic.
Special instructions
The drug is not categorically combined with alcohol, nor does it combine with substances like:
- Isoniazid;
- 5-nitro-imidazole;
- Phenytoin;
- Warfarin;
- Tricyclic antidepressants;
- Benzodiazepines;
- Theophylline, etc.
Reviews
Patients generally respond positively to the drug, especially relatives of addicted people who have been treated with this drug. However, patients often break down, which leads to the appearance of signs of serious poisoning of the body. Such disruptions often result in hospitalization of the patient.
As for drug addicts, they also tend to consider Tetlong 250 an effective drug that relieves narcotic and alcohol dependence, however, efficiency is ensured by the patient's mood and desire to get rid of addiction.
Review of a former drug addict about treatment with Tetlong: