Coughing is a protective physiological reflex aimed at cleansing the respiratory system. It occurs when there is irritation, inflammation or accumulation of mucus in the nasopharynx and bronchi. May be the result of a hit foreign body in the nose, mouth or ear. The intensity and duration of cough depends on the degree of impact of the disease on the respiratory system.
Cough itself is not a disease, but one of its symptoms. As soon as the patient begins to recover, the severity of the symptoms weakens. Some manifestations may bother you for some time after the infection ends, then respiratory organs come back to normal.
Cough treatment is prescribed to alleviate the general course of the disease and speed up recovery. In some cases, taking cough medicine can help prevent possible complications. Timely prescribed effective cough tablets will clear the upper respiratory tract and prevent bacteria from entering the lower respiratory tract.
Features of choosing tablets
First of all, it is necessary to fight the disease itself that caused the cough. To decide on the choice of cough tablets, first identify the cause of its occurrence. Not only colds cause this symptom, but also some disorders of the brain and heart, chronic diseases respiratory system.
The list of diseases for which cough may be a symptom is quite large:
- Viral infections (ARVI):
Upper respiratory tract(laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, tonsillitis)
Lower respiratory tract (bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy)
- Allergic reaction.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Foreign body in the respiratory tract.
- Cancerous tumors of the respiratory system.
- Exposure to aggressive chemical substances (carbon monoxide, paint, gasoline, acetone, etc.)
- Angina pectoris birth defect heart, heart failure.
- Interstitial lung diseases.
- Gastroesophageal reflux.
- Smoking.
- Brain disorders (Parkinson's disease, dementia).
- Taking medications to lower blood pressure.
Most often, you encounter a cough during colds. With a viral respiratory infection the patient is indicated bed rest, rest, plenty of warm drinks. The amount of liquid should reach 2-2.5 liters per day, not counting liquid food. You can drink tea by adding herbs and honey, mineral and regular water, juices, compotes, and berry fruit drinks. Sufficient quantity liquid prevents mucus in the respiratory tract from thickening, making it easier to cough up. It is especially important to maintain a drinking regime when high temperature, since water losses in this case increase.
At severe course viral infection recommend taking antiviral drugs containing interferon and other auxiliary components. In case of joining bacterial infection Broad-spectrum antibiotics are most often included in treatment. For improvement general condition use anti-cough, runny nose, sore throat and antipyretics. Comprehensive treatment increases the chances of fast recovery without complications.
To understand how to properly deal with a cough, determine its type - dry or wet. Suppression cough reflex Justified only in cases where the cough is dry and causes spasms, difficulty breathing, and pain in the chest area. Severe attacks can provoke vomiting, a feeling of suffocation, and make it difficult to fall asleep.
If sputum is released during expectoration, then the absence of a cough will lead to its excessive accumulation and worsening of the condition. In such cases, the main task of the prescribed tablets is to facilitate the discharge of discharge. Medicines thin out thick mucus and increase its quantity, stimulating the body to actively cleanse.
Cough medications are available in various forms: tablets, syrups, drops, tinctures, ointments, solutions for inhalation. Adult patients are often prescribed tablets in doses according to the instructions, and children are prescribed liquid forms. For each case, the medicine is selected individually.
Important! Only a doctor can accurately diagnose and select the most effective active ingredients in the right dosage.
Depending on the type of cough, the doctor must promptly change the treatment regimen for the disease in order to maintain patency of the airways to ensure normal free breathing.
Classification of cough tablets
Pharmacy windows display an incredible number of cough medications. Not all of the existing tablets are available on the counter; the pharmacist will find the less popular ones upon request. In addition to medicines, in any store you can find mint, eucalyptus, and honey lozenges that ease breathing and cough.
When choosing tablets, it is better to rely on the prescription prescribed by your doctor. If a visit to a specialist is postponed or the prescribed drug is not available, then it is worth understanding a little about the main types of tablets and syrups. Knowledge of mechanisms of action different groups cough medicines will help you avoid getting confused by the names and choose the best and safest drugs.
All drugs prescribed for cough can be classified into one of three main groups:
- Antitussives,
- Mucolytics,
- Expectorants.
Antitussives
This group of drugs acts on the area of the brain that is responsible for the cough reflex. The action of the reflex is reduced or blocked for a certain time until the drug is removed from the blood.
Cough suppressants are divided according to the mechanism of action on subgroups:
1. Drugs central action.
Act directly on the central nervous system, that is, on medulla. The part of the brain responsible for coughing stops sending a signal. The cause of the cough is not eliminated, but the patient stops debilitating attacks and has the opportunity to rest.
Among these drugs there are a number of substances classified as narcotic. They may have different commercial names and contain as active substance:
- codeine,
- morphine,
- demorphan,
- codipront,
- hydrocodone.
Use is limited as they can be addictive. A side effect of taking it is also depression of respiratory activity, which is usually indicated in the instructions. They are mainly used for particularly strong, barking and severe coughs due to whooping cough or pleurisy.
Important! It is prohibited to take narcotic drugs without a doctor’s prescription!
More modern drugs of central action are non-narcotic and do not cause addiction:
- glaucine (Bronholitin),
- oxeladine citrate (Tusuprex),
- ethylmorphine,
- dextromethorphan,
- butamirate (Sinekod, Intussin).
They can be prescribed for a long period of time for advanced influenza and other complicated forms of respiratory diseases.
2. Drugs peripheral action.
They affect signal transmission from the cough center to nerve endings and smooth muscles. They have virtually no effect on the area of the brain itself, but the impulse from it does not reach the organs of the respiratory system.
Most often prescribed:
- Libexin,
- Levopront,
- Helicidin.
Less effective, but more safe means than the central action group. For the treatment of uncomplicated forms of dry cough, it is better to choose tablets from this group.
There are antitussive drugs that combine several therapeutic actions. They inhibit the cough center and at the same time help the formation of sputum to make the cough moist and productive:
- Stoptussin,
- Tussin plus,
- Prothiazine.
Some combined agents stop coughing and relieve inflammation in bronchopulmonary tissues:
- Bronholitin,
- Hexapneumin,
- Lorraine.
Mucolytic
These medications must be used to thin accumulated mucus. Mucus, which flows down the walls of the larynx and accumulates in the bronchi, tends to thicken, become dense and viscous. As a result, it sticks to the cilia of the bronchi, settles in the nasopharynx, and is difficult to expectorate. The respiratory organs, irritated by mucus, try to clear themselves and a cough begins with difficult to separate sputum. It can be painful and protracted.
Mucolytic drugs make sputum more liquid, it is easily coughed up and quickly comes off from the walls and tissues. The following groups are conventionally distinguished:
Direct acting drugs.
They destroy the binding molecules of sputum, disrupting its viscous structure and elasticity. Two subgroups of substances have the same effect, but break bonds in different chemical ways:
- Acetylcysteine (ACC, Mucomist, Mukobene, Fluimucil, Acestine),
- Trypsin, chymotrypsin, chymopsin, ribonuclease.
Indirect acting drugs (mucoregulators).
Relatively new drugs for the treatment of cough, the principle of which is to increase the amount of secretion, which provokes a more active cleansing of the respiratory tract. At the same time, the water content in sputum increases.
Mucoregulators include:
- Ambroxol (Ambrobene, Lazolvan, Ambrohexal, Halixol, Ambrolanlazolvan, Medovent, Flavamed),
- Bromhexine (Bronchostop, Bronchotil, Phlegamine, Flecoxin).
Expectorants
Reflex drugs.
They act on the walls of the stomach, causing specific irritation of the mucous membrane. A certain part of the brain is activated - the vomiting center. At the level of the reflex, the secretion of saliva and mucus in the bronchi increases, which leads to a gradual dilution of sputum. The liquid part of the mucus increases, its total amount increases, stimulating productive expectoration.
This group includes preparations based on plant extracts: licorice, marshmallow, thermopsis, ivy, plantain, primrose, thyme, thyme, anise and others.
Important! Herbal remedies should be prescribed to children with caution!
Natural bases are not always safe. In young children, the bronchi are small and have narrow openings, so an increase in the amount of mucus can lead to obstruction and other complications. In addition, plant squeezes and extracts can cause severe attack allergies, Quincke's edema.
Resorptive drugs.
They enter the blood from the gastrointestinal tract and are then excreted through the bronchial mucosa. The medicine comes with additional fluid, which thins the mucus. These include: sodium or potassium iodide, ammonium chloride, sodium bicarbonate ( baking soda). IN Lately Tablets in this group are rarely prescribed.
Principles of treatment of dry cough
A dry cough is much more difficult to tolerate than a wet cough. It is a consequence of irritation and inflammation of the ENT organs when exposed to a viral or bacterial infection, aggressive and toxic chemicals, and allergens.
Exist different types dry cough:
- Periodic. It occurs against the background of a cold and does not cause much discomfort. Quickly turns into wet.
- Paroxysmal. Lasts for several minutes and has pronounced strength. Feels a lot of tension pectoral muscles, pain or cramps. It is debilitating.
- "Barking". Accompanied by suffocation and difficulty breathing. In the respiratory tract you can hear wheezing, wheezing, and wheezing.
- Chronic. Occurs periodically throughout the year. May be caused by allergies, asthma, nervous exhaustion, smoking.
With a dry cough, there is no separation of sputum, which means that dead cells and dead microorganisms are not removed. In addition, a dry cough can be painful, paroxysmal, and prolonged. It is very tiring, depriving you of strength and the opportunity to sleep and relax. In children, a hysterical cough leads to bronchospasm, causing significant difficulty breathing. Adult patients report chest pain and a feeling of heaviness when inhaling.
If a debilitating dry cough occurs, you must definitely visit a doctor to understand its causes and take it in a timely manner. effective measures treatment of the disease. The therapist will tell you which cough tablets are the best at the moment.
The cough itself is often blocked to relieve the patient's condition until mucus begins to be coughed up. As soon as a dry cough turns into a wet one, treatment tactics are changed and expectorants and mucolytic drugs are prescribed.
It is important to understand that substances intended for wet cough, if dry, they will not only not be effective, but may worsen the situation.
Important! Use cough tablets according to the instructions inside the package!
The main drugs prescribed for dry cough are antitussives. They inhibit the functioning of the cough center or block its signals to nervous level. This method of treatment does not act on the cause of the cough and does not cure the disease, but it significantly improves well-being.
Potent drugs for dry cough include drugs of the narcotic group of central action. Since they form a dependence and can depress breathing, non-narcotic drugs are more often prescribed, which also inhibit the cough center. They are not addictive and do not affect respiratory function.
Peripheral-acting drugs that prevent the cough signal from reaching the smooth bronchial muscles are also widespread. They are somewhat less effective, but much safer and acceptable for use in children.
Codeine.
Codeine is a narcotic antitussive. Among the contraindications childhood, pregnancy and period breastfeeding. It is prohibited to take codeine in patients with bronchial asthma and respiratory failure, in these cases it will cause exacerbations. Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited; driving a car is not recommended during therapy.
Important! Only a doctor can prescribe codeine!
The most popular codeine-based drug is Codelac cough tablets. Their composition additionally includes thermopsis and licorice herbs, sodium bicarbonate. These drugs provoke the production of sputum, helping to transform a dry cough into a productive one.
Butamirat.
It is not a narcotic drug and is not addictive. Refers to centrally acting drugs. Reduces the excitability of the area of the brain responsible for coughing. It has moderate bronchodilator properties and reduces inflammation. Improves blood circulation in the respiratory organs.
The most appointed and effective drugs butamirate are:
- Sinekod
- Codelac Neo
- Omnitus.
Treatment is continued until a wet cough appears, but not longer than the time determined by the attending physician. Prescribed for children with whooping cough, it is safest for children early age compared to other centrally acting drugs. For adults it is available in tablets.
Oxeladine.
The drug is approved for use only in the treatment of adults. Does not affect activity respiratory center, does not cause addiction.
Preparations based on oxeladin are available in tablets and capsules:
- Tusuprex
- Paxeladine
Like other antitussives it has big list side effects. The instructions for use warn that the drug may cause drowsiness and lethargy.
Dextromethorphan.
Included in combination anti-cold medications. Most often combined with antipyretic (paracetamol), vasoconstrictor and antihistamine. As a result of taking the powder or effervescent tablets, the patient feels better: the fever subsides, swelling, runny nose and cough decrease.
Included in anti-cold medications:
- Fervex for dry cough
- Tussin plus
- Flupex
- Kaffetin Cold
- Tylenol for colds.
Libexin (Prenoxdiazine).
Refers to drugs of peripheral action. Reduces the sensitivity of nerve fibers respiratory organs. Dilates the bronchi and relieves spasms, fights the inflammatory process. These effective dry cough tablets are comparable to codeine, but have significantly fewer side effects.
Stoptussin.
It is a successful combination of an antitussive and mucolytic. It blocks a debilitating cough due to the butamirate included in the composition, and guaifenesin provokes sputum production. After a few days of taking the tablets according to the instructions, the dry cough is replaced by a wet one.
Wet cough therapy
A wet cough is accompanied by the release of bronchial secretions, which are called sputum. At various diseases and stages of their development, different amounts of sputum may be produced. The color of the discharge can range from light and transparent to dark green and purulent. The greater the viscosity and density of the sputum, the more difficult it is to expectorate, settling tightly in the bronchi and interfering with their normal functioning.
The human bronchi are lined with mobile epithelial “cilia” that trap invading bacteria and viruses. Normally, the bronchi contain a small amount of clear mucus, which binds foreign microorganisms retained by the cilia. The smooth muscles of healthy bronchi contract rhythmically, gradually removing fluid through the nasal and oral cavity. If a small amount of mucus has accumulated overnight, then in the morning you may experience a short cough, which is normal.
When a lot of sputum settles on the cilia of the bronchial tree, they stop retaining bacteria. The action of the mucociliary transport mechanism, that is, the normal removal of mucus, is disrupted. The more thick the phlegm, the more tightly it closes most eyelashes
The cough center reacts and a cough begins, aimed at removing phlegm. At the same time, the amount of secretion in bronchial tree increases. Under unfavorable conditions, the mucus continues to thicken, making it more and more difficult to cough up. In children and some adults, the coughing process is further complicated by narrow airways. In such conditions pathogenic bacteria begin to multiply very actively and bacterial bronchitis occurs. Ultimately, a neglected wet cough can lead to the penetration of bacteria into the lungs and the development of pneumonia.
To help the body naturally remove phlegm, you need to change its properties and make it as liquid as possible. Good pills from a wet cough will help to cleanse the respiratory tract more effectively and recover faster.
Antitussive drugs that inhibit the reactions of the cough center and suppress its signal are not used in the treatment of wet cough. This is due to the fact that the absence of a cough will lead to an accumulation of large quantity mucus in the bronchi, which can cause obstruction and an increase in the number of bacteria.
Important! Taking antitussive medications for a wet cough can be dangerous!
In the treatment of wet cough, the following groups of drugs are used:
- Mucolytic
- Expectorants
- Combined.
Action of mucolytics.
Mucolytics act on the upper thick layer of sputum, which is called the “gel.” They destroy the bonds between molecules, which leads to liquefaction of the upper layer of secretion. The result is easy and effective coughing. Total mucus practically does not increase.
By chemical composition Mucolytics are divided into non-enzymatic and proteolytic enzymes. I often use non-enzyme drugs, as they have fewer side effects and are well tolerated by patients.
Acetylcysteine.
Among the non-enzymatic mucolytics, the substance acetylcestin is distinguished, which has high proven effectiveness. Medicines have been created on its basis under the trade names:
- Mukobene
- Mucomist
- Fluimucil
- Mukonex
- VicksActive ExpectoMed.
The principle of its action is to destroy the bonds of certain components of sputum - mucopolysaccharides. At the same time, the mucus loses its density and viscosity. Effervescent tablets from cough ACC act faster than tablets in the shell.
The use of acetylcysteine has several features:
- When bronchospasm intensifies, obstruction may develop, so taking a mucolytic is combined with drugs that expand the lumen of the bronchi. Important! In the treatment of cough in children, acetylcysteine is used with caution, since children are more prone to developing bronchial obstruction.
- Drugs in this group reduce the absorption of antibiotics. It is important to maintain a sufficient interval between doses or choose tablets from a different group.
- Long-term use (more than 10 days) provokes a decrease in local immunity.
Carbocysteine.
It acts similarly to acetylcysteine, but is considered a safer drug, since it does not provoke bronchospasm and does not affect one’s own immunity.
Produced under the names:
- Bronchobos
- Mukodil
- Mucopront
- Mucosol
- Libexin Muco
- Fluditek.
Ambroxol.
It occupies a separate place in the group of mucolytics, as it is somewhat different in its principle of action.
It thins mucus by increasing the substance that coats the alveoli and prevents them from sticking together (surfactant). In this case, the amount of sputum does not change, but it becomes less thick. In addition, ambroxol stimulates the work of the bronchial epithelium, activating the movement of cilia. Coughing becomes active and productive.
Produced under the following brands:
- Lazolvan
- Ambrobene
- Ambrohexal
- Ambroxol
- Bronchoxol
- Flavamed
- Halixol
Preparations based on ambroxol have a number of advantages:
- These are the most effective means from a wet cough if antibiotics are taken at the same time.
- Combines well with other drugs for wet cough.
- They are produced and used in various forms: tablets, syrups, solutions for inhalation).
- They are safe, well tolerated and have minimal side effects.
Use of expectorants.
Expectorant drugs are conventionally divided into drugs reflex action and resorptive action.
Expectorants on plant based most widely represented on pharmaceutical market, are very popular. They are mainly produced in liquid forms (drops, syrups).
Ivy leaf extract.
It's universal herbal remedy prescribed for any type of cough. Provide effective softening and removal of sputum thanks to natural saponins in the composition.
Included in drugs called:
- Gedelix
- overslept
- Gelisal.
Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women with bronchial asthma. Not prescribed for children under two years of age, as it may cause laryngospasm.
Primrose and thyme extract.
It not only has an expectorant effect, but also relieves inflammation and fights the proliferation of pathogenic flora. Improves blood circulation.
Included in the preparations:
- Gerbion
- Bronchicum
- Bronchipret.
Not prescribed for bronchial asthma, after suffering from croup, with a tendency to allergic reactions.
Marshmallow root extract.
Is used for complex treatment unproductive wet cough for adults and children over one year of age. May cause an increase in dry cough and provoke allergic reactions
Preparations based on marshmallow root:
- Marshmallow syrup
- Marshmallow syrup
- Marshmallow syrup
- Mukaltin.
Mucaltin is available in tablet form - proven over the years and inexpensive remedy From cough. The tablets are convenient to take with you to work or on the road.
Eucalyptus.
In addition to the expectorant effect, it soothes sore throats and makes breathing easier.
Eucalyptus is used to prepare a variety of lollipops and cough lozenges, which can be found not only in pharmacies, but also in regular supermarkets. Inexpensive eucalyptus lozenges are called:
- Pectusin
- Evamenol.
Complex compositions.
Some of the most popular and inexpensive tablets for cough - Travisil. They contain a complex of more than 10 herbs and plant extracts. Lozenges are available in various flavors.
Combined drugs.
They combine drugs from different groups, providing several therapeutic effects in the fight against cough.
For example, Codelac Broncho cough tablets contain ambroxol, sodium glycyrrhizinate and thermopsis. Ambroxol and thermopsis thin and remove phlegm, and sodium glycyrrhizinate has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. There is another version of the drug with thyme instead of thermopsis (Codelac Broncho thyme).
Previously popular tablets, which are called “Cough Tablets,” combine an expectorant plant origin(thermopsis) and resorptive (soda). These are inexpensive and effective cough tablets, but they often cause unpleasant reactions from the gastrointestinal tract, therefore they are contraindicated in children under 12 years of age, pregnant women and people with diseases of the digestive system.
If the disease is accompanied by bronchospasm, then in addition to affecting the consistency of sputum, it is necessary to expand the bronchial lumen to ensure easy drainage of secretions. In such cases, use combination drugs based on bromhexine, including the bronchodilator salbutamol:
- Joset
- Ascoril.
Important! Bronchodilator drugs are used in specific cases according to the doctor’s instructions. Self-medication is unacceptable.
Cough is a common symptom that goes away along with the disease. Pharmacological companies offer a wide selection of products to relieve coughs, remove phlegm, get rid of attacks and prevent complications. In order not to harm yourself, you need to carefully choose cough tablets, follow the instructions and do not neglect visiting a doctor.
Antibiotics are substances that inhibit the growth of living cells or lead to their death. May be of natural or semi-synthetic origin. Used for treatment infectious diseases caused by the growth of bacteria and harmful microorganisms.
UniversalBroad-spectrum antibiotics - list:
- Penicillins.
- Tetracyclines.
- Erythromycin.
- Quinolones.
- Metronidazole.
- Vancomycin.
- Imipenem.
- Aminoglycoside.
- Levomycetin (chloramphenicol).
- Neomycin.
- Monomycin.
- Rifamcin.
- Cephalosporins.
- Kanamycin.
- Streptomycin.
- Ampicillin.
- Azithromycin.
These drugs are used in cases where it is impossible to accurately determine the causative agent of the infection. Their advantage is a large list of microorganisms that are sensitive to the active substance. But there is also a drawback: in addition to pathogenic bacteria, antibiotics wide range actions contribute to suppression of the immune system and disruption of normal intestinal microflora.
List of strong new generation antibiotics with a wide spectrum of action:- Cefaclor.
- Cefamandole.
- Unidox Solutab.
- Cefuroxime.
- Rulid.
- Amoxiclav.
- Cefroxitin.
- Lincomycin.
- Cefoperazone.
- Ceftazidime.
- Cefotaxime.
- Latamoxef.
- Cefixime.
- Cefpodoxime.
- Spiramycin.
- Rovamycin.
- Clarithromycin.
- Roxithromycin.
- Klacid.
- Sumamed.
- Fuzidin.
- Avelox.
- Moxifloxacin.
- Ciprofloxacin.
New generation antibiotics are notable for their deeper degree of purification active substance. Thanks to this, the drugs have much less toxicity compared to earlier analogues and cause less harm the body as a whole.
Narrowly targeted BronchitisThe list of antibiotics for cough and bronchitis usually does not differ from the list of broad-spectrum drugs. This is explained by the fact that the analysis of sputum takes about seven days, and until the causative agent of the infection is definitely identified, a drug with maximum number bacteria sensitive to it.
In addition, recent studies show that in many cases the use of antibiotics in the treatment of bronchitis is unjustified. The point is that the purpose similar drugs effective if the nature of the disease is bacterial. If the cause of bronchitis is a virus, antibiotics will not have any positive effect.
Often used antibiotic drugs at inflammatory processes in the bronchi:
- Ampicillin.
- Amoxicillin.
- Azithromycin.
- Cefuroxime.
- Ceflocor.
- Rovamycin.
- Cefodox.
- Lendatsin.
- Ceftriaxone.
- Macropen.
List of antibiotics for sore throat:
- Penicillin.
- Amoxicillin.
- Amoxiclav.
- Augmentin.
- Ampiox.
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin.
- Oxacillin.
- Cefradine.
- Cephalexin.
- Erythromycin.
- Spiramycin.
- Clarithromycin.
- Azithromycin.
- Roxithromycin.
- Josamycin.
- Tetracycline.
- Doxycycline.
- Lidaprim.
- Biseptol.
- Bioparox.
- Inhalipt.
- Grammidin.
The listed antibiotics are effective against sore throats caused by bacteria, most often bethemolytic streptococci. As for the disease caused by fungal microorganisms, the list is as follows:
- Nystatin.
- Levorin.
- Ketoconazole.
Antibiotics for the common cold are not included in the list of necessary medications, given the fairly high toxicity of antibiotics and possible side effects. Treatment with antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as restoratives, is recommended. In any case, it is necessary to consult a therapist.
SinusitisList of antibiotics for sinusitis - in tablets and for injections:
- Zitrolide.
- Macropen.
- Ampicillin.
- Amoxicillin.
- Flemoxin solutab.
- Augmentin.
- Hiconcil.
- Amoxil.
- Gramox.
- Cephalexin.
- Digital
- Sporidex.
- Rovamycin.
- Ampiox.
- Cefotaxime.
- Vertsef.
- Cefazolin.
- Ceftriaxone.
- Duracef.
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Many people are faced with a rather unpleasant phenomenon - a feeling as if they are caught in a “closed” circle - everyday life, work, problems with family... Such thoughts cause anxiety, stress, and depression. They do not provide the opportunity to rest and relax. As a result, unpleasant symptoms intensify and take deeper roots in the body. How to find a way out of this situation? Quitting your job is impossible. You won't be able to stop worrying. There is only one thing left to do - purchase it at a pharmacy without a prescription.
Mechanism of action of drugs
They are also called sedatives and are necessary to relieve emotional stress. Such drugs allow the nervous system to rest a little and recover. Considering the modern rhythm of life, they are one of the most relevant pharmacological medicines.
Based on their origin, these drugs are divided into two groups:
- chemical;
- vegetable.
All drugs act on the body according to the same principle. They have an indiscriminate effect. In other words, drugs with the same intensity inhibit the functioning of nervous system and brain. However, despite this effect, many anti-anxiety pills can be purchased without a prescription at any pharmacy.
Choose the most effective and most safe drug a specialist will help.
Effective sedatives
Pharmacologists today have developed many excellent remedies. However, it is very difficult to find high-quality and completely safe sedative pills. The list of drugs is so extensive that without the competent help of a specialist, i.e. a doctor, it is extremely difficult to understand such an assortment.
If you decide to take depressant yourself, without a doctor’s prescription, which is highly not recommended, be sure to read the instructions before use. Since many of the drugs have quite unpleasant side effects. For example, some medications can cause drowsiness, which is completely unsuitable for people who are required to increased concentration attention. Therefore, be extremely careful and scrupulous when choosing sedative pills.
The list of the most effective and popular drugs is as follows:
- "Afobazole".
- "Phenibut."
- "Phenazepam."
- "Tenoten."
- "Glycine".
- "Persen."
- "Adaptol".
- "Novo-Passit".
- Motherwort in tablets.
- "Atarax."
- "Valerian".
Medicine "Afobazol"
This is a domestic drug classified as a mild tranquilizer. It successfully helps patients get rid of anxiety symptoms. Doctors prescribe the medicine "Afobazol" for conditions that do not go away naturally:
- stress;
- signs of VSD;
- fears;
- neurasthenia;
- neurosis.
Despite the fact that it can be purchased at every pharmacy. The tablets do not cause addiction in the patient. Unlike many other sedatives, this remedy does not provoke drowsiness, does not affect the feeling of vigor and does not contribute to inhibition of thought processes.
It is recommended to take the medicine three times a day, 10 mg (1 pill). If the patient experiences strong negative feelings, this dose can be doubled. The drug should be continued for at least 7 days. On average, the course of treatment is 2-4 weeks.
The medicine is contraindicated:
- children under 18 years of age;
- pregnant women;
- women during the lactation period.
The average cost of the drug is 314 rubles.
Medicine "Glycine"
The drug is quite often prescribed by doctors. After all, the medicine “Glycine” helps:
- improve brain functioning;
- reduce conflict and aggressiveness;
- get rid of stressful situation from psycho-emotional stress;
- normalize the process of falling asleep and sleep.
These sedative tablets are available without prescription. It is recommended to use them for those individuals whose condition and performance have significantly decreased as a result of stress. The drug is suitable for teenagers and children who are excessively aggressive. In addition, Glycine tablets are prescribed to people after a stroke.
According to the instructions, you need to take 1 pill of this medicine 2 or 3 times a day. In this case, it should be dissolved or chewed. Duration of therapy is 2-4 weeks. For children under 3 years of age, the dose is reduced by 2 times.
Patients will be pleased with the cost of these sedative tablets. The price of the medicine is only 25-50 rubles.
The drug "Persen"
These are excellent herbal sedatives. The effect of the drug is twofold - antispasmodic and sedative. The product will help with:
- anxiety;
- severe nervous excitability;
- irritability;
- insomnia.
Products are contraindicated:
- at low blood pressure;
- babies up to 3 years old.
Pregnant and lactating women should not use Persen without a doctor's recommendation. In addition, combining it with other sleeping pills or sedatives is highly not recommended. Because Persen tablets enhance the effects of the above groups of drugs on the body.
The average cost of the drug is 274 rubles.
Medicine "Novo-Passit"
This remedy has a slight tranquilizing property. This strong sedative is sold in pharmacies without a prescription. It has an excellent sedative effect, makes it easier to fall asleep, relieves anxiety and restlessness.
Medicine is prescribed for:
- neurotic disorder;
- insomnia;
- psycho-emotional stress;
- migraine;
- symptoms of VSD;
- headaches.
The drug should not be combined with alcohol. It is advisable to refrain from sunbathing.
The drug "Tenoten"
If we consider effective sedative pills without prescriptions, we should also mention this medicine. This remedy is prescribed to patients who suffer from neurosis-like and neurotic disorders. The drug helps cope with such unpleasant conditions, How:
- apathy;
- irritability;
- memory impairment;
- autonomic disorders;
- decreased activity.
The dosage of the medicine depends entirely on the severity of symptoms and the severity of the pathology. According to these criteria, the doctor will prescribe from 1 to 12 tablets per day. In this case, the pill should be kept in the mouth until it completely dissolves. The course of treatment can last up to 3 months.
The drug can cause side effects, such as flatulence, heartburn, allergic reactions, sweating.
Sedatives for children
A common problem for many parents is the high excitability of their children, their capriciousness, tearfulness, irritability and nervousness. In this case, neurologists and pediatricians have to prescribe sedatives. Let's look at what sedatives children can use.
Most parents prefer herbal products, classifying them as safe medicines for a small organism. The drugs have a mild effect, a minimal amount adverse reactions. In addition, many of them are allowed even for infants under one year old. However, even these medications have their contraindications. Therefore, they can be used only after consultation with a doctor.
Popular products for babies are:
- valerian preparations;
- "Persen."
Some children, as a result of negative influences on emotional sphere(passion for TV shows, computer games, large flow of information, etc.) are in great need of reception sedatives. Widely used medications are:
- "Glycine".
- "Pantogam".
- "Magne B6".
If the child is overly excited, neurologists may recommend more serious medications - tranquilizers. They perfectly relieve feelings of fear and relieve nervous overexcitation. However, these drugs can be addictive, so their use should be carried out exclusively under the supervision of a neurologist.
Such drugs are:
- "Phenazepam."
- "Tazepam."
- "Elenium".
- "Sibazon".
Quite popular today homeopathic medicines. Doctors often prescribe:
- "Notta."
- "Valerianahel."
- "Baby Sed."
- "Nervohel".
- "Naughty."
- "Leovit."
- "Little Bunny."
- "Edas."
- "Dormikind."
Such medications will perfectly relieve your child of stress symptoms caused by adaptation to kindergarten, moving, or parental divorce.
Conclusion
Human life is very dependent on the emotional background. After all, if your soul is calm and light, you get the feeling that you can move mountains. But if the mood is disgusting, then everything falls out of hand. In order for the patient to cheer up, eliminate the effect of anxiety, and feel a surge of strength, doctors prescribe sedatives.
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