How "works" Corvalol

Corvalol - domestic combined drug, has a calming effect. In korvalola includes active (phenobarbital sodium, ethyl ester a-bromizovalerianovoy acid, peppermint oil) and auxiliary (caustic soda and alcohol-water mixture) of the substance.

Corvalol reduces the processes of excitation in the central nervous system, facilitates the onset of sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams , Relieves muscle spasm from the walls of blood vessels and internal organs. It is used for functional disorders of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, including the autonomic disorders, ie, disorders of the nervous system innervates internal organs and blood vessels. As the aid can be used in the complex therapy in various diseases of the heart and blood vessels, as well as diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by smooth muscle spasm.

Basic properties korvalola depend on active substances included in its composition. Phenobarbital sodium - hypnotic agent, but in small doses it has soothing properties and slightly widens the blood vessels. Ethyl alpha bromizovalerianovoy acid is also sedative and antispasmodic simultaneously (removes smooth muscle spasm of the internal organs and blood vessels), but in higher doses as well as phenobarbital Nartov has a slight sedative effect. Peppermint oil Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness   Peppermint has antispasmodic, vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory action of light.

Excipients provide stability korvalola: caustic soda translates into soluble phenobarbital phenobarbital sodium, alcohol-water solution is necessary for the preservation solution.

Who can take Corvalol and contraindications for its reception

Corvalol appoint:

• as a sedative for disorders of the nervous system function (mainly under the influence of stress) character - neuroses, especially accompanied by increased irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper ;
• as a sedative, vasodilator and relieves spasms of smooth muscles of internal organs in the vegetative-vascular dystonia - disorders of the autonomic nervous system innervates internal organs and blood vessels;
• as a mild hypnotic sleep for violations;
• as a sedative and vasodilator in a combination therapy for diseases of the cardiovascular system - hypertension, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis;
• as a calming and relieves spasms of smooth muscles of internal organs in various diseases of the digestive system, accompanied by spastic pain.

Corvalol taken orally half an hour before a meal for 15-30 drops 2-3 times a day. If a strong heartbeat and high blood pressure korvalola single dose may be increased to 40 drops.

Corvalol contraindicated if you are hypersensitive its constituent components, severe disorders of the liver and kidneys, pregnancy and breastfeeding the child. It should also not be taken when driving a vehicle, and perform other operations that require high concentration of attention.

Since Corvalol enhances the action of any other sedatives, their joint application have to be agreed with the doctor. Corvalol increases the effects of alcohol, so their co-administration is not recommended.

Side effects and overdose

Corvalol is a favorite domestic remedy for the treatment of various nervous and cardiovascular disorders and is generally well tolerated. Sometimes, when his admission may experience drowsiness or dizzy during the day, which are in dose reduction. It is also possible nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions.

With prolonged use of high doses may develop chronic poisoning bromine Depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood   (a bad mood for a long time), indifference to the environment (apathy), runny nose, watery eyes and conjunctival irritation, skin rash, including hemorrhagic (bleeding in the form of point) character, incoordination. If Corvalol used for a long time, you may develop drug dependence (a type of substance abuse), which is particularly evident in the separation of the drug.

Women should also be aware that Corvalol may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive products. And reduces the effect of certain other drugs, so before taking korvalola best to consult a doctor.

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How to measure intracranial pressure

Change intracranial pressure at home can not be - it requires special invasive procedure provides a measure of the pressure in the ventricles of the brain by means of special pressure sensors.

Accepted provide three main methods of measuring intracranial pressure: measurement using intravertikulyarnogo catheter subdural measurement of intracranial pressure and epidural measurement.

Measurement of intracranial pressure with a catheter intravertikulyarnogo

Measurement of intracranial pressure through the catheter intravertikulyarnogo is today considered the most accurate method of measurement. This invasive procedure involves injecting intravertikulyarnogo catheter through a burr hole is drilled in the skull. A special catheter is inserted into the lateral ventricle of the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid that protects the brain.

Thus intracranial pressure can not only be measured but also reduced by pumping out the cerebrospinal fluid through the catheter. If very high intracranial pressure, the method may not be efficient, since in such cases the insertion of the catheter difficult.

Subdural measurement of intracranial pressure

This method of measurement is used in case of emergency measure intracranial pressure. Subdural measurement of intracranial pressure - a procedure that involves the installation of a special device, the so-called subdural screw in a burr hole in the skull. This device allows you to measure the pressure in the subdural region.

Epidural measurement of intracranial pressure

This method of measuring intracranial pressure comprising administering special epidural sensor through a burr hole in the area between the skull and the dura. This procedure is considered the least invasive, but does not allow to lower intracranial pressure by pumping excess cerebrospinal fluid and therefore applies only to measure the pressure.

Lidocaine or other anesthetic for external use are introduced in place of the future burr hole. First, the head portion shaved and treated with an antiseptic solution and then performed the surgical incision, a layer of the scalp and the skull is removed with a special surgical burr hole drill is executed.

The procedure for measuring the intracranial pressure

If intracranial pressure measurement procedure is performed under general anesthesia, the patient will not feel as long as the effects of anesthesia stops. After the procedure in this case, there are the standard side effects of anesthesia and mild discomfort from the incision in the scalp.

If intracranial pressure measurement procedure is performed under local anesthesia, the patient may feel some pain similar to an insect bite, the site of injection of anesthetic topical. The procedure for performing burr hole is accompanied by an unpleasant pulling sensation when the skin is slid.

Before carrying out the measurement procedure intracranial pressure doctor may prescribe mild painkillers, but powerful drugs are not commonly used, because during the procedure can be tested brain function.

The results of the measurement of intracranial pressure

Normal intracranial pressure measurement results - figures ranging from one to twenty millimeters of mercury. Abnormal results of the procedure mean increased intracranial pressure Increased intracranial pressure is dangerous for the brain   and indicate that the nervous system and the blood vessels are experiencing increased pressure How to deal with high blood pressure? . In the absence of proper treatment of increased intracranial pressure can cause serious brain damage in rare cases it threatens not only the health, but even the life of the patient.