Currently, neurologists with cerebraldysfunction, in which there is increased intracranial pressure, prescribed medicines "Diacarb" and "Asparkam" for young children and also newborns. Any parents are always interested in what kind of drugs they are, how they act, what are the side effects and how to take them correctly.
Drug "Diakarb" can beappointed exclusively by a doctor according to the results of an ultrasound of the brain. The main indication for prescribing the drug is increased intracranial pressure, because the drug with specific diuretic properties can reduce the amount of cerebrospinal fluid. The rather serious side effects of this medication include the fact that potassium is strongly eluted from the body, which is very necessary for the heart. Therefore, the two drugs "Diakarb" and "Asparkam" are always prescribed together, since the medicine "Asparkam" contains magnesium and potassium ions, which restore the normal functioning of the heart.
The scheme and dosage of these drugs prescribed only by a doctor in accordance with the weight and age of the child. So, the drug "Diakarb" for children may be appointed from infancy.It can be used with other anticonvulsants. The side effects of this remedy include hypokalemia, pruritus, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, myasthenia. But usually this medicine is taken in the morning, but asparkam medicine is taken throughout the day. Due to the increased risk of metabolic acidosis, the first drug should not be used for more than five days. Means "Diakarb" tablets which contain the active substance "acetazolamide", usually white.
Asparkam is a Russian-made drug,helping to restore the potassium content in the heart muscle. The main active ingredient is potassium, and magnesium ions, which are also contained in the medicine, help the penetration of potassium into the cells. Potassium ions are located inside the cells, and between the cells is mainly sodium. The interaction between potassium and sodium is called a potassium-sodium pump, which maintains the osmotic pressure inside the cell.
The drug "Asparkam" contains magnesium salts, whichparticipate in reactions, as well as are the main supplier of energy, which is necessary for the potassium-sodium pump. Magnesium helps to control the balance of potassium, which is inside the cell, by transferring magnesium and potassium ions through the intercellular membrane into the cell. There, these ions are involved in metabolism. It is worth emphasizing that the preparations “Diakarb” and “Asparkam” are prescribed at the direction of the doctor, and this requirement for admission should be strictly observed.
Potassium is badly needed for heart function.muscle, as it normalizes heart rate. Basically, the drug "Asparkam" is used for violations of this rhythm, but this drug has side effects.
When administered intravenously, the medication is very dangerous.overdose. When it may appear muscle weakness, redness of the face, dry mouth, lower blood pressure, coma, paresis, respiratory failure, heart rhythm disturbance. Treatment of overdose is carried out in the hospital by the introduction of solutions of sodium and calcium salts.
Medicine "Asparkam" children are prescribed forlowering the level of potassium in the blood. This condition is called hypokalemia. Prescribe the drug if the child loses a lot of fluid for any reason. Hypokalemia may be associated with diarrhea and vomiting, with congenital disorders of the stomach and intestines, as well as with kidney, liver and adrenal gland diseases and with diuretic drugs. This condition always requires urgent medical attention. The main source of potassium in the treatment is this drug, as well as other drugs such as Panangin.
Medicines "Diakarb" and "Asparkam" are almost always prescribed together so that the body can replenish its potassium reserves.
