Heptor, 400 mg 20 pcs

Heptor is hepatoprotective, antidepressant.

Pharmacodynamics

Heptor belongs to the group of hepatoprotectors, has antidepressant activity, detoxifying, regenerating, antioxidant, antifibrotic and neuroprotective action.

Ademethionine is included in the biochemical processes of the body while stimulating the production of endogenous ademethionine.

Ademethionine (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is a biological substance found in all tissues and body fluids.

His molecule is included in most biological reactions and as a donor of a methyl group – methylation of phospholipids in the lipid layer of the cell membrane (transmethylation), and as a precursor of physiological thiol compounds – cysteine, taurine, glutathione, one of the most important intracellular antitoxic agents, CoA, etc. (transsulfation), and as a precursor of polyamines – putrescine, which stimulates cell regeneration and proliferation of hepatocytes, spermidine, spermine, which are part of the structure of ribosomes (aminopropylation).

Indications

Intrahepatic cholestasis;
hepatitis of various origins: toxic (including alcoholic), viral, medicinal (antibiotics, antitumor, antituberculosis and antiviral drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, oral contraceptives);
pre-cirrhotic conditions;
cirrhosis;
encephalopathy of secondary origin;
depressive syndromes, including secondary ones;
alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Pharmacological effect

Heptor – hepatoprotective, antidepressant.

Pharmacodynamics

Heptor belongs to the group of hepatoprotectors, has antidepressant activity, detoxifying, regenerating, antioxidant, antifibrosing and neuroprotective effects.

Ademetionine is included in the biochemical processes of the body, simultaneously stimulating the production of endogenous ademetionine.

Ademetionine (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is a biological substance found in all tissues and fluids of the body.

Its molecule is included in most biological reactions both as a donor of a methyl group – methylation of phospholipids in the lipid layer of the cell membrane (transmethylation), and as a precursor of physiological thiol compounds – cysteine, taurine, glutathione, one of the most important intracellular antitoxic agents, CoA, etc. (transsulfation), and as a precursor of polyamines – putrescine, which stimulates cell regeneration and proliferation hepatocytes, spermidine, spermine included in the structure of ribosomes (aminopropylation).

Special instructions

Considering the tonic effect of Heptor, the drug is not recommended for use before bedtime.

Use for liver dysfunction

When prescribing Heptor to patients with liver cirrhosis due to hyperazotemia, systematic monitoring of the level of nitrogen in the blood is necessary.

Active ingredient

Ademetionine

Composition

Active ingredient:

S-adenosylmethionine 400 mg;

Excipients:

polyplasdon X El-10 (crospovidone);

MCC;

mannitol;

magnesium stearate;

Shell:

acrylisis;

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;

Plasdon ES-630;

polyethylene glycol 6000.

Pregnancy

It is not recommended to prescribe Heptor in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy and during lactation (breastfeeding).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

From the gastrointestinal tract: when taken orally – heartburn, pain or discomfort in the epigastric region, dyspeptic symptoms.

Other: allergic reactions.

Interaction

No known interactions with other drugs were observed.

Overdose

There were no clinical cases of overdose.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Shelf life

2 years

Manufacturer

Veropharm LLC, Russia