Strychnine Nitrate

Strychnine Nitrate: description of the drug and its properties

Strychnine is an alkaloid from the shrub, which is used in medical practice as an aphrodisiac that stimulates the activity of the cerebral cortex and subcortical nodes. This drug is one of the most powerful stimulants of the central nervous system. It is produced in the form of an injection solution, which is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

The manufacturer of the drug is Moskhimfarmpreparts named after N.A. Semashko, Russia. The drug is used to stimulate brain activity in cases of impaired cerebral circulation, decreased efficiency of the motor cortex, memory and performance disorders. Also, strychnine is used as an antiasthenic agent and as a stimulant as part of combination therapy. The drug is prescribed orally or sublingually. Dosage usually depends on age, but the maximum daily dose is 5 mg.

Contraindications to the use of strychnine: - hypertension; - bronchoasthma; - angina pectoris; - atherosclerosis; - acute and chronic hepatitis; - epilepsy; - thyrotoxicosis; - pregnancy; - lactation. **Separate contraindications to the use of sublingual forms of strychnine:** children aged two years and older. If the dose of strychnine is exceeded, side effects such as tension in the facial and neck muscles, dyspnea, and difficulty