Bravinton

Bravinton: a remedy for improving cerebral circulation

Bravinton is a drug that is used to improve cerebral circulation. It belongs to a group of drugs called vasodilators, which help dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the brain. Bravinton is produced in Russia by the company Bryntsalov-A and contains the active substance - vinpocetine.

Indications for use

Bravinton is used for the treatment of acute and chronic cerebral circulatory disorders, such as stroke, brain injury, atherosclerotic changes in cerebral vessels, arteriolosclerotic and angiospastic changes in the retina and choroid, arterial and venous thrombosis of the eye vessels, age-related, vascular or toxic (drug-induced) hearing disorders , as well as to improve memory, movement disorders, dizziness, headaches, spasms of cerebral vessels and vegetative manifestations of menopausal syndrome.

Contraindications and side effects

Bravinton should not be used in cases of severe heart rhythm disturbances, angina pectoris of a high functional class, pregnancy and lactation. In addition, it can cause some side effects, such as hypotension, tachycardia, extrasystole, and an increase in the duration of electrical ventricular systole. When administered parenterally, dizziness, a feeling of heat, redness of the face and thrombophlebitis at the injection site may occur.

Interaction and overdose

Bravinton may increase the risk of hemorrhagic complications during heparin therapy. In case of intoxication, gastric lavage, intake of activated carbon and symptomatic treatment are recommended.

special instructions

In patients with cardiac pathology, vinpocetine cannot be administered intravenously due to the risk of developing arrhythmia, including ventricular fibrillation. Prescribe with caution for hemorrhagic stroke (only after completion of the acute phase).

Conclusion

Bravinton is a drug that helps improve cerebral circulation. It may be effective in the treatment of acute and chronic cerebrovascular accidents, as well as for improving memory and other indications. However, before using Bravinton, you must consult your doctor to avoid unwanted consequences and side effects.