In the world of pharmaceuticals every year there are newdrugs in the names of which a common man in the street is very difficult to understand. So, among consumers, you can hear about the wonderful Sesame tablets that help improve memory, attention, wit, sleep and other functions related to the brain. But is this medicine available? It turns out, yes, such a drug can indeed be purchased in pharmacies, but it is not at all what buyers expect. The medicine that possesses the above effects is called "Fezam". That's it and you need to ask in pharmacies.
Pharmacists released another drug on the market,which they called "Siozam". Agree, people far from medicine, it is very easy to mix this drug with "Sesame" or "Fezam". In our article, we will discuss in detail what these medicines help and when to buy them.
What is Sesame?
Just want to warn that in RussianYou will not find such a name. In pharmacies, you can buy a drug SEZAM produced by China. They are mostly interested in women, as this means is a test-cassette for determining whether or not a pregnancy exists, and only for a period of 7 days.
What is the drug "Fezam"?
This is exactly the tool that you want to purchasepeople who ask in pharmacies "Sesame" tablets to improve memory, from insomnia, headaches and other similar conditions. They are mostly interested in people engaged in mental work, students before exams, elderly citizens, who have symptoms of brain damage. This drug is produced in Bulgaria at the Balkanfarma - Dupnitsa plant, as well as in a branch in Serbia. The sale comes in the form of capsules of 10 pieces in a blister (plate) and 6 blisters in a package, that is, 60 capsules in 1 pack.
"Fezam" is a nootropic drug,which provides neurometabolic stimulation of the brain functions. It is sold under the prescription and without it in any pharmacy in Russia. The price varies from 170 to 260 rubles per 1 packing. The difference in cost does not affect the quality and depends on the transport, purchasing and other costs of the seller.
Chemical composition
Tablets "Sesame" (or "Fezam") are a complex therapeutic product. It consists of two main components:
- The drug "Piracetam" (contains 400 mg in each capsule of "Fezama").
- The drug "Cinnarizine" (contains 25 mg in a capsule).
In addition, the preparation contains auxiliary substances:
- magnesium stearate;
- lactose;
- colloidal silicon dioxide.
The capsule shell includes gelatin (98%) and titanium dioxide (2%). It is white in color, smooth and very dense in texture.
Tablets "Sesame" from what help?
Therapeutic effect of this medicineis determined by its chemical composition, that is, its "Piracetam" (it is on sale as an independent nootropic preparation) and "Cinnarizin". He is prescribed for such diseases and conditions:
- suffered craniocerebral injury;
- atherosclerosis of vessels in the brain;
- hemorrhagic stroke;
- chronic or subacute stroke;
- osteochondrosis of the spine in the cervical region;
- intoxication;
- asthenia;
- encephalopathy;
- Dementia (if it is caused by pathological processes in the vessels of the brain);
- psycho-organic syndrome;
- Labyrinthopathy (manifested by noise in the ears, nystagmus, nausea);
- Meniere's syndrome;
- kinetosis (motion sickness);
- aphasia;
- various disorders of brain activity;
- depression;
- migraine.
Use in Pediatrics
Instructions for the use of Sesame tabletsindicates that this drug is attributed to children who reached the age of 5, but in special cases, it is permissible to appoint it to babies at the age of just 1 year. The indications for taking "Sesame" in children are the same as in adults. In addition, for this category of patients the drug is used in such cases:
- neurological pathology in mild form (restlessness, poor memory, difficulties in school with memorization of material, poems, texts, weak concentration of attention);
- inability to clearly express one's thought, formulate an answer;
- with a lag in intellectual development, as one of the components of a comprehensive teaching methodology;
- autism;
- transferred infectious diseases;
- anxiety, tearfulness, anxiety;
- headache;
- Down syndrome;
- hysteria, unsteadiness of mood;
- frequent nocturnal awakenings.
The mechanism of action of Piracetam
The use of "Sesame" tablets (recall, theirthe correct name for "Fezam") as a nootropic drug abroad, for example in the United States, is not practiced, as its effectiveness in the control groups of patients is not proven. Nevertheless, in Russia this drug is used widely and with success. There are two main components in it. Each performs its role, but together they complement and optimize each other's actions.
Most of all in the capsule means "Piracetam."We use it in psychiatry, neurology, narcological practice. "Piracetam" easily penetrates into the blood, and with it in any organs, is excreted from the body by the kidneys. It activates the process of glucose utilization, improves metabolic processes, enhances the synthesis of nuclear RNA in the brain, and stabilizes blood flow. In addition, "Piracetam" improves the nutrition of brain cells, as a result of which they begin to function more actively. Another important role is the reduction of the adhesion of platelets, which means a decrease in thrombogenesis, which also leads to better circulation in the blood vessels and a clear delivery to all cells.
Mechanism of action of "Cinnarizine"
This tool is also available in pharmacies asindependent drug, antihistamine and vasodilator. The same functions he performs, entering the tablets "Sesame." Indications for use include atherosclerosis of the blood vessels, Meniere's syndrome, dementia, recovery from craniocerebral trauma and other conditions precisely due to the fact that "Cinnarizine" acts directly on the small vessels in the brain, expanding their bed, removing the tonus of the fibers of the walls of the vessels, their reaction to substances that cause a narrowing of the diameter in the capillaries and arterioles. This improves the supply of brain cells with oxygen and, of course, nutrients. Despite the fact that "Cinnarizin" expands the channel of blood vessels, it does not affect intracranial pressure.
Sesame tablets, instructions
Take capsules required by swallowing themwhole, without opening or mixing their contents with any liquids or substances, for example, with sugar. Only in case of prescribing to small children who are unable to swallow the capsules, it is allowed to mix their powder contents with a liquid, for example, with milk. For older children, you do not need to divide the capsule. To reduce the dose, simply reduce the number of drug receptions.
Drink this medicine must be clean (not carbonated) water or some other liquids, such as tea, compote.
At what time of the day to drink tablets "Sesame"the instruction does not indicate. This can be done, both before and after eating. However, if the patient has problems with the gastrointestinal tract, taking this medication on an empty stomach is not recommended. It is also advisable not to use it after 18-00, so that there are no problems with falling asleep.
The number of receptions per day for adults 1-2 (the maximum) tablets three times during the day. The course can be one, or two, a maximum of three months, after which they take a break.
Children are allowed to drink 1 capsule (in special cases, 2) and only once a day. Sometimes a doctor can prescribe a two-time daily intake of the drug.
Contraindications
Who does not use this drug, clearly indicatesinstruction for tablets "Sesame". Reviews of patients who do not have contraindications to this medicine are mostly favorable. Patients showed a positive dynamics in improving well-being and in the work of the brain without significant side effects. Contraindicated "Sesame" the following categories of patients:
- pregnant women (there are no data on the effect of the drug on the fetal condition, but doctors do not recommend taking it to women in the situation);
- infants;
- breastfeeding;
- suffering from acute renal and / or liver failure;
- persons with psychomotor agitation;
- those with Huntington's chorea;
- People who have allergic reactions after taking the drug.
With caution and only with the permission of the doctor should use "Sesame" (or "Fezam") to those who have the following pathologies:
- Parkinson's disease;
- hemophilia;
- diseases in which increased intraocular pressure is observed.
Side effects
Sometimes even people who do not have contraindications, can cause unpleasant reactions the use of tablets "Sesame". Patients' comments indicate the appearance after the drug of such sensations:
- drowsiness (therefore the drug is contraindicated for drivers of vehicles);
- dizziness;
- violation of balance and coordination of movements;
- headache.
In some patients the reception of "Sesame" caused the opposite states:
- increased excitability;
- insomnia;
- anxiety;
- nervousness;
- hallucinations.
All these adverse reactions are observed from the side of the central nervous system. In addition, there may be allergic manifestations after taking this medication, such as:
- itching of the skin;
- rashes;
- edema.
On the part of the gastrointestinal tract, there are also side effects of taking Sesame. It:
- diarrhea;
- abdominal pain;
- dryness of mucous in the mouth;
- nausea (sometimes it comes to vomiting).
If the above reactions occur, the capsules should be discontinued. There is this drug and a pleasant "pobochka", consisting in the increase of sexual activity.
Analogues
On the pharmaceutical market you can buy analogues of tablets "Sesame". Among them there are 2 groups of means.
1. Medicines that also contain pyracetam and cinnarizine in their chemical composition. It:
- "Omaron";
- "Piratsin";
- "NooCam."
2. Medicines that have a similar therapeutic effect with "Sesame" ("Fezam"). There are a lot of such drugs. Here are just a few of them:
- "Acefen";
- "Vincetin";
- "Bravinton";
- Vinpotropil;
- "Memotropized";
- "Idebenon";
- "Karnitsyn";
- "Gopantam";
- "Glycine";
- "Noben";
- "Pantogam" (available in syrup, suitable for treating children);
- "Pyriditol";
- Thiocetam;
- "Celestab";
- "Ceraxon";
- "Escorted."
Reviews
Many people take their Sesame tablets according to their activity or health status. Reviews about the drug are ambiguous. Its advantages are the majority of respondents:
- low price;
- availability;
- effectiveness with headaches, psychological fatigue, reduced mental performance, memory impairment.
Disadvantages of the drug, according to patients, are its side effects:
- insuperable drowsiness or vice versa, difficulties with falling asleep;
- hallucinations;
- the appearance of the effect only for a while (usually at the beginning of the course of treatment);
- too large capsules, which makes them difficult to swallow.
What is the preparation "Siozam"?
In conclusion, let us briefly describe the consonant withwith the drug "Sesame" medicine "Siozam". Often the similarity of the names of these two medicines is misleading buyers, especially people of age. "Siozam" is an antidepressant, which is prescribed when:
- depression;
- mental disorders;
- neurosis, obsession.
The main active substance of "Siozama" is citalopram. The preparation is produced in the form of white tablets, convex on both sides.
