How does valoserdin affect blood pressure?

Composition of the medicine

The medicine is released in the form of drops for oral use.
The drops are a transparent liquid without color, which is characterized by a specific odor. The medicine is available in bottles of 50, 25 and 15 ml. Dropper bottles made of dark glass are placed in cardboard packaging.

Valoserdin drops contain the active ingredients phenobarbital and ethyl bromizovalerianate, of which there are 2 grams of each.

The composition also includes auxiliary substances:

• ethanol;
• purified water;
• peppermint oil;
• oregano oils.

Pharmacological profile

Valoserdin refers to medications that act primarily on the central nervous system. Included in the subgroup of sedative drugs.

The product has the following therapeutic effects on the body:

• reduces central nervous system excitation;
• calms after nervous shocks and stressful situations;
• promotes sleep;
• has antispasmodic properties;
• has a vasodilating effect.

In addition, Valoserdin reduces heart rate.

The components of the drug are absorbed slowly but completely. The therapeutic effect is observed within one to two hours. The drug substances are metabolized in the liver. Some of the medication is eliminated through urination.

Bromine, contained in small amounts in drops, is removed from the body slowly. In case of overdose, it usually accumulates in the body.

After absorption into the blood, the drug penetrates the brain and affects the central nervous system.

Summary

Valoserdin is one of the mildest sedatives, which is most often taken to calm and improve sleep. You cannot expect much effect from Valoserdin, no matter what you take it from. This drug has no proven beneficial properties for any organic disease of the cardiovascular system, therefore it cannot replace medications prescribed by a doctor. Its only proven positive properties are improved sleep and reduced anxiety.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that none of the clinical recommendations indicate the use of this drug or similar drugs. For example, in the USA, products of this type belong to the group of food or dietary supplements.

Indications and contraindications for use

The use of Valoserdin is recommended for disorders of the heart and blood vessels as a vasodilator and sedative.

Other indications for use of Valoserdin:

• neuroses and neurotic disorders in which tachycardia, dizziness and headaches occur;
• increased irritability and aggression in the patient, as well as insomnia;
• tenderness in or behind the sternum on the left side;
• vasomotor disorders;
• stress, nervous breakdown;
• high blood pressure;
• vascular spasms.

Since the drug has a mild antispasmodic effect, it is sometimes used for intestinal colic.

The medication has a minimal list of contraindications. Drops are not allowed to be taken in situations of individual hypersensitivity to any component included in the composition, as well as in case of porphyria.

Impaired liver or kidney functions are also considered restrictions on use.

Use of the drug for functional disorders of the cardiovascular system

Functional disorders of the cardiovascular system are disorders that arise in the activity of the heart and do not have organic causes. An example of such disorders is neurocirculatory or vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Symptoms of VSD

Very often, symptoms of functional disorders of the heart develop during times of anxiety or restlessness. Therefore, many patients with this pathology are helped by Valoserdin, which has a sedative effect. Taking this drug helps a person to calm down, due to which symptoms of functional heart problems, such as rapid heartbeat, aching pain in the heart, shallow breathing, a feeling of shortness of breath, a feeling of internal trembling, and high blood pressure, are alleviated or disappeared.

Instructions for use

The dosage of the drug is always determined individually and only by the attending physician. The usual dosage is fifteen to thirty drops at a time. It is recommended to drink drops three times a day.

The official instructions indicate that it is advisable to take Valoserdin before eating. As the heart rate increases, the dose can be increased to fifty drops at a time.

The dosage of the drug for the treatment of children depends on the symptoms and course of the disease, as well as on age. Usually use from three to fifteen drops per day. Only a doctor can prescribe this drug for treatment in childhood.

The duration of drug treatment is determined by a specialist.

How to use?

For hypertension, the following treatment regimens are offered:

1. Adults are prescribed 15–20 drops before meals 3 times a day. The product is diluted in a small amount of water.
2. For symptomatic treatment of tachycardia and prevention of spasms, the dose is increased to 45 drops.
3. Sometimes the drug is prescribed to children with high blood pressure. The minimum age for a child is 3 years. Dosage: 1 drop per 1 kg of weight. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
4. For hypotension, treatment is carried out only in the absence of alternative drugs. The dose and regimen are determined by the therapist.

For hypertension, Valoserdin is used in case of a sharp deterioration of the condition once as an additional remedy. If treatment needs to be extended, constant medical supervision is required.

Overdose and actions for it

In case of an overdose, bromine poisoning is possible, dizziness is common, sleep is disturbed, and psychomotor disorders are observed.

If an overdose of Valoserdin is severe, then the pressure decreases greatly, vascular collapse occurs, the pulse quickens, breathing becomes impaired, and peripheral reflexes noticeably decrease. In rare cases, when the patient is severely poisoned, coma occurs.

If signs of overdose appear, the first thing to do is gastric lavage. After this, you need to drink activated carbon or another sorbent and seek emergency help.

Adverse reactions

In most cases, the medicine is tolerated normally by patients, even with long-term use. However, sometimes you feel dizzy and often want to sleep.

If the drops are used for a long time and in high doses, the following signs of poisoning may be observed:

• hemorrhagic diathesis;
• Bad mood;
• nasal discharge;
• apathy;
• impaired coordination;
• inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes.

If these or other unpleasant signs are observed, it is important to report them to a specialist, who will either reduce the dosage of the drug and reduce the duration of the course of treatment or prescribe one or another analogue of Valoserdin.

special instructions

The medicine is not recommended for use by people whose profession involves the need for a quick motor or mental reaction or increased attention. This is due to the presence of phenobarbital and ethyl alcohol in the drug.

It is important to know that in cases where the drug is used for a long time, drug dependence may occur. In such situations, bromine often accumulates in the body, resulting in possible poisoning with this substance.

The medicine is not recommended for use by patients with traumatic brain injury due to the ethyl alcohol content in the medicine.

The drug is incompatible with alcohol, as it may increase the toxicity of the drug. Therefore, when using drops, you are not allowed to drink alcohol-containing drinks.

Kidney and liver failure are contraindications to the use of drops.

If Valoserdin is taken simultaneously with drugs that depress the central nervous system, the therapeutic effect of the drugs is mutually enhanced.

A weakening of the effect of the drug is observed when using oral contraceptives, glucocorticosteroids, coumarin derivatives, and griseofulvin.

The effect of taking drops is enhanced by the simultaneous use of products that contain valproic acid.

In addition, it must be remembered that Valoserdin increases the toxicity of Methotrexate.

Review of drugs for the treatment of tachycardia

Each person has an individual heartbeat rhythm. Stressful situations, grief, melancholy increase the number of contractions of the heart muscle. People describe their feelings with one phrase - “the heart is ready to jump out of the chest.” This condition is a physiological norm.

• General information
• Features of treatment for pregnant women
• Low blood pressure due to increased heart rate
• Hypertension and tachycardia
• Microelements and vitamins
• Solving the problem with abnormal rhythm
• Beta blockers
• Calcium channel inhibitors
• Potassium blockers
• Membrane stabilizing drugs
• Conclusion

But if there are no apparent reasons for the rapid heartbeat, and the number of heart beats in an adult reaches 90 beats per minute or more, doctors may suspect tachycardia.

To confirm the diagnosis, an examination will be required. Based on its results, tablets for tachycardia are prescribed as part of complex treatment.

General information

An attack of tachycardia causes chaotic contractions of the heart, which causes disruption of blood flow to the ventricles of the organ. If you ignore palpitations that occur for no apparent reason, the risk of developing heart failure increases.

When prescribing medications for tachycardia, the doctor must take into account the reasons that caused the increase in heart rate.

For the sinus type of disease, caused by stress or excessive physical activity, it is advisable to use sedative medications, for example, Seduxen, Relanium. If ventricular tachycardia is diagnosed, the patient is prescribed antiarrhythmic drugs.

Oral medication is excluded if a person has paroxysmal tachycardia. To stabilize the patient’s condition as quickly as possible, it is better to administer medications prescribed by the doctor intravenously. With the bloodstream they will go directly to the heart.

During the period of bearing a child, the female body experiences increased stress. That is why tachycardia is often diagnosed in pregnant women.

The most common cause is nervousness. In this case, the expectant mother should calm down and visit more often where there is a source of good mood. It is important to remember that attacks of rapid heartbeat are very dangerous for the development of the unborn child.

The list of drugs approved for pregnant women is extremely limited. To improve the functioning of the heart, the doctor may prescribe the following medications:

• “Panangin”, “Magne B6” - contain magnesium, which has a positive effect on the condition of the heart muscle;
• “Valerian”, “Motherwort” - have a sedative effect;
• “Propranolol”, “Verapamil” - help regulate the impulse of the heart muscle, reducing it to natural levels.

The given list is conditional. The exact prescription must be made exclusively by a doctor.

Patients whose history, in addition to tachycardia, includes low blood pressure, should always have medications prescribed by a doctor in their home medicine cabinet in order to quickly take them during an attack and avoid cerebral edema.

Often, medicine for tachycardia lowers blood pressure. This significantly narrows the range of medications recommended for use.

In case of diagnosed arterial hypotension, the following are prescribed to regulate the heartbeat:

• "Grandaxin", which has a calming effect;
• "Mezapam", which reduces the excitement of the nervous system;
• "Phenazepam", which has anticonvulsant properties.

In patients with tachycardia and high blood pressure, prescribed medications should reduce cerebral vascular spasm. This will avoid minor and major hemorrhages.

Unsystematic use of medications entails not only disruption of the heart, but also the development of depression and apathy.

Cases of simultaneous manifestation of symptoms of tachycardia and hypertension are extremely rare. However, leaving them without medical attention is very life-threatening.

Among the medications indicated for taking are:

• "Diroton";
• "Corinfar";
• "Enap";
• "Verapamil."

These medications can simultaneously improve the heartbeat and gradually reduce blood pressure.

It is impossible to improve the functioning of the heart without maintaining sufficient levels of vitamins and microelements in the body. Their lack negatively affects the state of the nervous system, which makes a person more often nervous and worried. Add to this physical inactivity and poor nutrition and you get a heartbeat disorder.

The work of the heart is positively affected by:

• selenium - provides protection to vascular walls and heart tissue;
• potassium - normalizes nerve impulses;
• phosphorus - responsible for the transmission of impulses.

Not only microelements, but also vitamins are needed to restore heart rhythm and prevent tachycardia.

However, even with adequate nutrition, it is impossible to cover the daily need for vitamins and minerals solely with food, so it is recommended to take special medications.

Tachycardia and arrhythmia are interrelated conditions. They should be treated exclusively under the supervision of a specialist. Only detailed examinations will allow you to correctly prescribe pills for tachycardia and heart rhythm disturbances.

The problem of restoring rhythm is solved with the help of drugs that are formed into such groups.

Special patients

Valoserdin drops are not recommended for use in pregnant women. However, in some cases, according to strict indications, the drug is still prescribed when carrying a child. Only an experienced specialist can make such a decision.

Lactation is also considered a restriction on taking the drug. Therefore, Valoserdin is usually not prescribed to nursing mothers. If it is not possible to refuse use, you must stop breastfeeding.

It is not advisable to use the medicine to treat patients under eighteen years of age due to the ethyl alcohol included in the drops. In some cases, during adolescence, the medicine is prescribed by the attending physician.

Voice of the people

Patient reviews of Valoserdin drops are mostly positive, some of them are presented below.

A few weeks ago there was a need to purchase a sedative. A friend who works as a doctor recommended Valoserdin. I rarely take such medications, so I was wary of the drug.

However, the drops actually eliminate tachycardia, relieve nervous tension, help you sleep and do not cause side effects. I was pleased with the reception.

Natalya Vyacheslavovna, 46 years old

I started drinking Valoserdin instead of Valocordin, since it is much cheaper. The drug relieves nervousness and irritability, but lowers blood pressure at high doses.

And a large dosage, as written in the instructions, can cause bromine poisoning. Valoserdin is effective as a sedative, although it is better not to get carried away with it.

Vyacheslav Igorevich, 51 years old

Patients who have used Valoserdin drops are advised to take them in a course, regularly. However, knowledgeable people advise not to get too carried away with them, so as not to cause the accumulation of bromine in the body and the occurrence of unwanted complications.

The advantages of the medicine are its affordable price, high effectiveness for neurological disorders, as well as a minimal list of contraindications.

Among the disadvantages, one can note the possibility of developing bromine poisoning with long-term use of the drug.

Reviews

Reviews about Valoserdin are most often extremely positive. This is due to the fact that it has a time-tested composition and successfully helps with a large number of conditions that are quite common among people.

• Antonina, 52 years old. The effect of the drug clearly manifests itself within half an hour to an hour after administration, depending on the food taken before. The effect of the drug is clearly visible and it really helps with increased nervous and cardiac stress. Side effects with Valoserdin were quite rare and were mainly associated with an overdose of the drug.
• Vitaly, 56 years old. I will note the low cost of Valoserdin. Due to the fact that it is produced by a domestic manufacturer, its availability with my financial capabilities cannot but attract. Thanks to its effectiveness and low price, Valoserdin is a permanent medicine in my medicine cabinet.

Experts' opinion

What do professional neurologists think?

I prescribe Valoserdin for minor neurological disorders in my patients. I would like to note that the drops are cheaper than the German Valocordin.

The drug helps relieve central nervous system excitation, quickly calms, and eliminates insomnia. However, in some cases, long-term use causes side effects.

Nikolai Andreevich, neurologist

An excellent combination medicine that works effectively for neuroses, irritability and aggressiveness, insomnia and cardialgia.

In addition, regular use can eliminate tachycardia and hypertension. I do not recommend taking it to pregnant, nursing mothers or children.

Elena Ivanovna, neurologist

conclusions

The action of Valoserdin is due to the pharmacological properties of the components in its composition. The combination of an alcohol tincture with essential oils, phenobarbital and bromisovalerianate has a mild calming, sedative and hypnotic effect. The drug helps reduce the excitability of the central nervous system, normalizes sleep patterns, and reduces spasm of the coronary vessels. It is used in combination therapy of arterial hypertension, somatomorphic dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, and functional digestive disorders. Before starting the course, you should consult your doctor.

Purchase and storage

The price of Valoserdin depends on the capacity of the bottle:

• 15 ml – from 40 to 59 rubles;
• 25 ml – from 50 to 60 rubles;
• 50 ml – from 90 rubles.

The optimal temperature for storing drops is room temperature. It is important that the drug is in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight.

The medication can be stored under recommended conditions for up to two years. In pharmaceutical establishments the drug is sold without a prescription.

Price Valoserdina

You can purchase the medication Valoserdin in pharmacies or online networks in any city in Russia. The cost of the drug depends on the trade markup and the volume of the bottle with drops. Approximate Moscow prices do not differ from Russian ones and are:

Similar medications

Analogs of the drug in terms of therapeutic effects are:

• Corvaltab;
• Novo-passit;
• Persen;
• Corvalment.

Direct analogues, which contain the same active ingredients as in Valoserdin, are:

• Valocordin;
• Corvalol.

So Valoserdin and Valocordin have only minor differences. They contain similar active ingredients, but the first one also contains oregano oil.

Valoserdin is a medicine of a domestic manufacturer, which is an analogue of the German Valocordin, so its cost is much cheaper. It is because of the cost that many patients choose a domestic product.