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A hangover is an unpleasant condition that almost any person experiences after drinking alcohol. It is accompanied by severe migraine attacks, vomiting and nausea, lethargy and apathy. Anti-hangover pills relieve symptoms of post-alcohol syndrome and normalize well-being.
Pharmacological properties of the drug Alka-prim
Acetylsalicylic acid has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. Aminoacetic acid reduces the irritating effect of acetylsalicylic acid on the gastric mucosa, reducing dyspeptic symptoms. When taken orally, acetylsalicylic acid is quickly absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract due to the preliminary dissolution of the tablet in water. The onset of action of the drug is 30 minutes after administration, the maximum effect is 1–3 hours, duration is 6 hours after a single dose. In patients with normal renal function, 80–100% of a single dose of acetylsalicylic acid is excreted in the urine within 24–72 hours.
Alcoclean
The modern drug Alkoklin alleviates the symptoms of hangover syndrome by activating the natural processes of neutralizing ethyl toxins.
The product includes:
- arginine glutamate;
- lemon acid;
- glycine.
Alcokline belongs to the group of hepatoprotectors - drugs for protecting and restoring the liver. The active substance stimulates the production of an enzyme that converts the toxic half-life product of ethyl alcohol into safe substances , and also prevents its inhibition. Thanks to this, the body copes with intoxication faster, and a person is much less likely to encounter complications of poisoning.
Arginine also helps:
- protection of the central nervous system from the toxic effects of alcohol;
- destruction of free radicals;
- eliminating hypoxia.
Citric acid makes the medicine more effective, and glycine reduces side effects from the stomach and duodenum.
When taking Alkoklin, it is necessary to take into account that the drug can increase the production of insulin, and immediately after taking the medicine, mild nausea is often encountered, which does not require treatment and goes away on its own.
You should not take this medicine if you:
- elevated temperature;
- acute mental disorders;
- renal functional failure;
- pregnancy and lactation (no data on possible effects).
The product is available in tablets, powder, and oral solution.
Contraindications to the use of Alka-prim
Should not be taken by patients with:
- increased individual sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid or if there is a history of indications of allergic reactions after taking other NSAIDs (the appearance of symptoms such as urticaria, Quincke's edema, bronchospasm, severe rhinitis, shock);
- peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum in the acute phase;
- decreased blood clotting (for example, hemophilia, thrombocytopenia);
- presence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency;
- BA and adenoid vegetations;
- severe functional failure of the liver or kidneys;
- children under 12 years of age;
- in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Zorex
For various types of intoxication, including alcohol poisoning, Zorex is recommended. It is produced in Russia and acts by cleansing the blood of toxins, and not by relieving the symptoms of poisoning, like most other remedies.
Includes:
- sodium dimercaptopropanesulfonate;
- calcium pantothenate.
Sodium dimercaptopropanesulfonate or unithiol is included in the list of vitally important drugs (vital drugs) and is used for poisoning:
- copper;
- arsenic;
- salts of heavy metals.
The substance began to be used in medicine in the middle of the last century, but it was prescribed intravenously only in hospital settings for severe pathologies, for example, in case of poisoning with cardiotoxic substances or delirious psychosis.
Zorex appeared in the assortment of Russian pharmacies only in 2005. The manufacturer suggested using it in the treatment of hangover syndrome, while the dosage of the drug for oral administration is not prescribed as before (depending on body weight).
The instructions indicate that Zorex can cause side effects in rare cases. However, practice confirms the opposite: patients who took the medication repeatedly experienced an acute allergic reaction and toxicoderma, which was accompanied by:
- increased temperature;
- vomiting;
- itching.
Calcium pantothenate, unlike unithiol, is absolutely safe component - vitamin B5. It accelerates tissue regeneration, normalizes biochemical processes, and also increases the effectiveness of the main substance.
Side effects of Alka-prim
After using acetylsalicylic acid, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, bleeding, tinnitus, skin rashes, hemogram changes, impaired liver and kidney function, and hypoglycemia are possible. Acetylsalicylic acid reduces the secretion of uric acid, which may increase the symptoms of gout. In persons with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, symptoms of hypersensitivity may appear within 3 hours of taking the drug, ranging from urticaria to severe shock.
The effect of anti-hangover drugs
Anti-hangover pills, the list of which is presented below, activate the removal of ethanol breakdown products from the body's cells, relieving signs of intoxication.
The effect of pharmacological agents on the body:
- cleansing all internal organs from toxic substances of ethyl alcohol;
- maintaining an optimal level of moisture and salt balance;
- relief of headaches;
- elimination of increased dryness in the oral cavity;
- increasing tone and activity, getting rid of fatigue.
Pharmacological hangover remedies can be taken both before drinking a strong drink and in the morning, when unpleasant symptoms appear. The method of using the medicine is indicated in the manufacturer's information.
Special instructions for the use of Alka-prim
The drug should be prescribed with caution to patients with a history of gastrointestinal pathology: peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, previous gastritis or colitis, since the use of acetylsalicylic acid can lead to an exacerbation of the ulcerative process or the occurrence of complications - gastrointestinal bleeding; patients with impaired renal function due to the risk of increased side effects of the drug; patients who abuse alcohol, since the latter increases the manifestation of complications from the digestive system, kidneys and liver caused by acetylsalicylic acid. Pregnancy and lactation The drug should not be used during the third trimester of pregnancy due to the risk of fetal malformations and complications during childbirth. Acetylsalicylic acid can be used in the first and second trimester of pregnancy only when the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential danger to the fetus, and it is necessary to reduce the dose and duration of use of the drug to a minimum. Breastfeeding is not recommended during long-term treatment with high doses of acetylsalicylic acid. Short-term use by the mother during feeding of single doses of the drug is allowed. Use in children Use of the drug in children under 12 years of age is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor if other medications are ineffective. Children under the age of 12 who have the flu or chickenpox should not use acetylsalicylic acid without a doctor's prescription due to the risk of severe complications in the form of liver and central nervous system dysfunction (Reye's syndrome). Use in the elderly Patients over the age of 65 years, due to impaired renal function and frequent manifestations of irritation of the gastric mucosa and a high likelihood of gastrointestinal bleeding, should reduce the frequency and dosage of acetylsalicylic acid. Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery . There is no data regarding contraindications to driving vehicles and operating machinery.
The principle of hangover treatment
A hangover is a withdrawal syndrome that occurs against the background of alcohol addiction and causes a sharp deterioration in well-being. The term is often used as a synonym for post-intoxication, which occurs without alcohol addiction the morning after taking a large dose of alcohol. Hangover pills are available in pharmacies, but their degree of effectiveness , as well as their mechanism of action, is not the same. Therefore, you need to understand how they work and in what cases they can be taken.
When drinking alcoholic beverages, intoxication occurs. The ethanol contained in the composition disintegrates in the blood, turning into a toxin (poison) - acetaldehyde. The faster the liver enzymes can neutralize the poison, the faster the hangover will pass. This speed may be affected by:
- quantity and strength of the drink;
- individual characteristics of the liver.
If enzymes are produced in insufficient quantities, after taking any dose of alcohol a person experiences characteristic symptoms:
- weakness;
- headache;
- nausea and vomiting;
- palpitations and increased blood pressure;
- irritability, anxiety, low mood.
Similar sensations occur when taking a large volume of ethyl alcohol. Enzymes in the body become insufficient to neutralize toxins, so a person develops poisoning.
The most effective way to cope with unpleasant health is to see a doctor. The narcologist does not use a universal pill, but draws up a prescription plan based on indications and medical history. This is important if the patient:
- over 60-65 years old;
- in serious condition;
- suffers from ethyl addiction;
- has serious chronic diseases.
With a mild hangover, a healthy person can drink the drug after carefully studying the instructions, following the dose and other recommendations. If the condition does not improve, or alarming symptoms indicating the development of dangerous complications (chest pain, convulsions, loss of consciousness), you should immediately contact a drug treatment service.
Alka-prim drug interactions
Alka-prim may enhance the effect of: oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemic drugs, insulin, methotrexate, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, alcohol, valproic acid and sulfonamides. Alka-prim may weaken the effect of: uricosuric drugs (increasing the excretion of uric acid - probenecid, sulfinpyrazone); some antirheumatic drugs (diflunisal, fenoprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, piroxicam, naproxen, sulindac); antihypertensive drugs; aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone) and saluretics (furosemide).
What pills are useless for hangover syndrome
In an effort to get rid of the symptoms of a severe morning condition as soon as possible, a person often takes those medications that are at hand and does not take into account their pharmacological effect.
- Paracetamol - puts an increased load on the liver, which is weakened by the breakdown and excretion of the components of ethyl alcohol.
- Citramon - often taken for headaches. A pharmaceutical based on paracetamol has a similar effect.
- Nurofen is intended to relieve spasms in inflammatory diseases and does not affect hangover symptoms.
Before you relieve a hangover with pills, you should definitely read the instructions for the medicine, otherwise you can only worsen your condition.
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Relieving hangover with medications
A hangover cure is the best and fastest way to get rid of intoxication. Detoxification of the body will allow you to quickly remove toxins from the blood and internal organs, and supply the organs with the necessary vitamins and microelements. Due to this, a person begins to feel good. To prevent a severe hangover in the future, it is better not to abuse alcohol. Excessive drinking will sooner or later lead to the development of alcoholism.
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Treatment of hangover with droppers
Often, a person suffering from a hangover refuses to go to the clinic, so they have to invite a specialist to their home. The most optimal and fastest way to get rid of a hangover is to put in a cleansing and restorative drip. Several solutions are simultaneously administered to the patient, and the condition gradually improves. The droppers consist of cleansing, painkillers, vitamins and other medications. The dosage is calculated individually for each person.
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Rating of hangover remedies
The pharmaceutical industry offers a range of drugs that are designed specifically to relieve hangovers. Each drug has its own effect on the body, but the result is the same for all - quick relief from hangover symptoms.
Alkozeltzer
Taking alko-seltzer guarantees quick elimination of headaches and other negative symptoms caused by excessive libation. The effervescent, instant form of the medicine only speeds up the process. The drug has almost no contraindications for use, except for allergies and serious gastrointestinal pathologies.
Antipohmelin
The drug helps slow down the breakdown of ethanol in the body. Thanks to this property, when taking a small dose of alcohol, a slight intoxication is felt, and there is no need to add it. Recommended for use before drinking and during drinking to reduce the amount of drinking and ease the hangover syndrome. Antipohmelin protects the liver from toxic effects.
Fervex
Available in powder form. The active ingredients of the drug: paracetamol, pheniramine and ascorbic acid. The hangover remedy will help you quickly get rid of headaches and increase the body's resistance to infections. If the temperature rises, it will help reduce it.
Mode of application
To take Alka Prim, dissolve in a small volume of water at a comfortable temperature and take orally. Persons over 12 years of age use 1 or 2 tablets 2 to 4 times a day with an interval of at least 4 hours. According to reviews, to relieve a hangover, it is enough to take Alka Prim once. A single dose of the medicine is possible in a dosage of 1 gram (3 tablets), it is not recommended to exceed 3 grams (9 tablets) of Alka Prim per day.
In the absence of medical supervision, the medicine is taken no longer than 7 days to relieve pain symptoms, no more than 3 days to achieve an antipyretic effect. The low price of the tablets will allow you to complete the entire necessary course of treatment painlessly for your wallet.
