Cavinton Forte

Cavinton Forte: description, use, side effects and special instructions

Cavinton Forte is a medicine that is used to improve cerebral circulation. It is produced in Hungary by Gedeon Richter A.O. and contains the active substance – vinpocetine. In the international pharmacological classification, this drug belongs to the group of drugs that improve cerebral circulation.

The medicine is available in the form of 10 mg tablets, which are taken orally during or after meals. To achieve the best effect, it is recommended to take Cavinton Forte for 2-3 months.

The drug is used for acute and chronic disorders of cerebral circulation, 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 vessels of the eye. In addition, the medicine can be used to improve memory, treat movement disorders, dizziness, headaches, cerebral vascular spasms, age-related, vascular or toxic hearing disorders and autonomic manifestations of menopausal syndrome.

However, Cavinton Forte has a number of contraindications. It is not recommended for use in cases of severe cardiac arrhythmias, high functional class angina, pregnancy and lactation. In addition, taking the medication can cause side effects, such as hypotension, tachycardia, extrasystole, and an increase in the duration of ventricular electrical systole. With parenteral administration, dizziness, a feeling of heat, redness of the face, and thrombophlebitis at the injection site are possible.

It should also be taken into account that Cavinton Forte may interact with other drugs, increasing the risk of hemorrhagic complications during heparin therapy. In case of overdose, gastric lavage, intake of activated carbon and symptomatic treatment are recommended.

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).

In conclusion, Cavinton Forte is an effective medicinal