Curantil is a potent myotropic agent that dilates blood vessels and provides active blood circulation, which is why the medication is used for disorders of cerebral circulation, thrombosis and thromboembolism . Also, the drug promotes the production of interferon, so it is used as an immunomodulator in the prevention of diseases of a viral nature - influenza and ARVI.
Features of the drug Curantil
The main active substance of the drug is dipyridamole. From the content of the drug Curantil active substance in the amount of 25, 50, 75 or 100 mg the drug is called:
- Curantil 25;
- Curantil 50;
- Curantil 75;
- Curantil 100.
It is from the dosage in the preparation of dipyridamole that its function depends. So, in order to prevent and treat cerebral circulation, as well as reduce aggregation of platelets, Kurantil 75 is usually prescribed, in the period of flu epidemics and acute respiratory viral infections, Kurantil 25 is shown.
What can replace Kurantil?
The drug Kurantil has analogs for the active substance. The most famous analogues of the Courantil tablets are drugs produced by various pharmaceutical companies:
- Agrenoks;
- Dipyridamole;
- Persantin;
- Parsedil;
- Sanomil-Sanovel;
- Trombonyl.
There are no structural differences between the preparations, and the difference lies in the form of output and cost. It should be borne in mind that the higher the dosage of the active substance in the drug, the higher its cost. So packing Kurantil 25 from 120 tablets costs 4,5 cu, while the cost of Currantil 75 produced by Berlin-Chemie (Germany) in retail sales is 12-16 cu.
Persantin
The analogue of Curantil 75 is injectable solution Persantin. This drug is injected intravenously and quickly enters the bloodstream, and therefore, Persantine is used as a vasodilator (dilating the lumen of the coronary vessels) in cases of cerebral circulation , obliterating arterial diseases of the extremities, and as a therapeutic (prophylactic) agent for thrombosis, thromboembolism. The cost of the medicine is about 4.5 USD.
Trombonyl
Another generic - Trombonil is available in the form of tablets in a shell, a dragee and a solution for injections. Trombonil dilates the coronary vessels, contributing to increased blood flow velocity, and decreases the adhesiveness of platelets, preventing the formation of thrombi. Specialists point out the particular effectiveness of the pharmaceutical preparation Trombonil with progressive atherosclerosis.
Agrenox
For treatment and prevention of ischemic stroke, doctors recommend taking the analog of Curantil - Agrogenx. According to medical studies, the medicine reduces the risk of stroke by 37%. Agrenoks is sold in pharmacies in capsule form. Hard gelatin capsules are packaged in tubes of 30 and 60 pieces. It is worth Agrenoks on average 20 cu.
Dipyridamole
With the goal of preventing viral diseases, the Curantyl analog 25 of the drug Dipiridamol is most often used. Medication, acting on interferons, increases immunity, and, accordingly, the body is better against flu and ARVI. Dipyridamole is available in the form of tablets and a suspension for oral administration. As a preventive agent, it is recommended to take 6 teaspoons (300 mg) of the suspension per day. The cost of dipyridamole is less than 2 cu.
Curantil and its analogs in therapy are quite popular, thanks to the high impact efficiency. Also valuable is that when taking these drugs, side effects are relatively rare, they can be used during pregnancy with placental insufficiency, if the therapeutic effect exceeds the potential risk to the fetus.