Theraligen, 5 mg 25 pcs

Anxiolytic agent. Sedative.

AtХ code: [R06AD01].

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

It is a phenothiazine derivative. Alimmazine acts as a mild sedative and anti-anxiety agent, has a positive effect on senestopathy, obsessions and phobias. It is used for psychosomatic manifestations developing due to neurovegetative disorders, vascular, traumatic and infectious disorders of the central nervous system.

The sedative effect promotes normalization of sleep in patients in this category. It has antiemetic and anti-cough activity. Sedative and anxiolytic effect is caused by blockade of adrenoreceptors of reticular formation of the brain stem. Antiemetic and vegetative stabilizing effect is caused by blockade of dopamine D₂-receptors of trigger zone of the vomiting center.

Due to its antihistamine activity, alimemazine is used in allergic diseases, especially of the respiratory tract, and in itching of the skin. Alimumazine is more active in antihistamine and sedative action than diprazine. The antipruritic action is due to its effect on type 1 histamine receptors.

Pharmacokinetics

It is rapidly and completely absorbed by all routes of administration. The action of alimazine begins 15-20 minutes after administration and lasts 6-8 hours. Binding with plasma proteins is 20-30%. It is metabolized in the liver. Excreted by the kidneys – 70-80% as a metabolite (sulfoxide).

Indications

In adults and children over 7 years of age:

As a sedative (calming), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and sleep aid:

– dementia (including dementia due to epilepsy), occurring with manifestations of psychomotor agitation, anxiety affect (as part of combination therapy);

– organic anxiety disorder (as monotherapy or as part of combination therapy);

– schizophrenia (with a predominance of neurosis-like disorders, as part of combination therapy);

– mood disorders (affective disorders) – as part of combination therapy;

– generalized anxiety disorder (as part of combination therapy);

– obsessive-compulsive disorder (as part of combination therapy);

– reaction to severe stress and adaptation disorders (acute reaction to stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified reaction to severe stress, other reactions to severe stress) – as part of combination therapy;

– dissociative (conversion) disorders (as part of combination therapy);

– somatoform disorders (somatization disorder, undifferentiated somatoform disorder, hypochondriacal disorder, somatoform dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, persistent somatoform pain disorder, unspecified somatoform disorder, other somatoform disorders) – as part of combination therapy for severe anxiety or when standard therapy is ineffective;

– unspecified disorder of the autonomic nervous system, other disorders of the autonomic nervous system (as part of combination therapy);

– anorexia nervosa (as part of combination therapy);

– emotionally unstable personality disorder (impulsive and borderline types) – as part of combination therapy;

– hysterical personality disorder, anxious (avoidant, avoidant) personality disorder (as part of combination therapy);

– persistent personality change after experiencing a disaster (as part of combination therapy);

– hyperkinetic behavior disorder (as part of combination therapy);

– behavioral disorder limited to the family (as part of combination therapy when standard therapy is ineffective);

– unsocialized behavior disorder (in the form of monotherapy or as part of combination therapy);

– anxiety, agitation and other symptoms and signs related to the emotional state (as part of combination therapy);

– other neurotic disorders (neurasthenia, unspecified neurotic disorder) – as part of combination therapy;

– insomnia of non-organic etiology (as part of combination therapy when standard therapy is ineffective);

– emotional disorders, the onset of which is specific to childhood (phobic anxiety disorder in childhood, social anxiety disorder in childhood, disorder due to sibling rivalry, unspecified emotional disorder in childhood, other emotional disorders in childhood) – as part of combination therapy.

As an antiallergic agent:

– itching regardless of location and etiology (anal itching, vulvar itching, unspecified anogenital itching, itching with photocontact dermatitis and solar urticaria, dermatitis, eczema, urticaria, bites or stings of non-venomous insects or other non-venomous arthropods, chickenpox, measles, Hodgkin’s disease, diabetes diabetes, herpes zoster) as monotherapy or as part of combination therapy;

– asthma, hay fever, whooping cough (as part of complex therapy as an antiallergic agent to relieve cough, shortness of breath and asthma attacks);

– unspecified allergy (as monotherapy or as part of combination therapy).

In children from 3 years of age:

As an antiallergic agent:

– itching regardless of location and etiology (itching with photocontact dermatitis and solar urticaria, dermatitis, eczema, urticaria, bites or stings from non-venomous insects or other non-venomous arthropods, chicken pox, measles, Hodgkin’s disease, diabetes mellitus, herpes zoster, itching of the anus, itching vulva, unspecified anogenital itching) as monotherapy or as part of combination therapy.

As a sedative (calming agent):

– during medicinal preparation for surgery (for the purpose of sedation before surgery).

Pharmacological effect

Anxiolytic drug. Sedative.

ATX code: [R06AD01].

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

It is a phenothiazine derivative. Alimemazine acts as a mild sedative and anti-anxiety agent, has a positive effect on senesthopathy, obsession and phobia. It is used for psychosomatic manifestations that develop as a result of neurovegetative disorders, vascular, traumatic and infectious disorders of the central nervous system.

The sedative effect helps normalize sleep in patients in this category. Has antiemetic and antitussive activity. The sedative and anxiolytic effect is due to the blockade of adrenergic receptors in the reticular formation of the brain stem. The antiemetic and vegetostabilizing effect is due to the blockade of dopamine D2 receptors in the trigger zone of the vomiting center.

Due to its antihistamine activity, alimemazine is used for allergic diseases, especially the respiratory tract, and for itchy skin. Alimemazine is more active in antihistamine and sedative action than diprazine. The antipruritic effect is due to the effect on type 1 histamine receptors.

Pharmacokinetics

Quickly and completely absorbed by any route of administration. The effect of alimemazine begins 15-20 minutes after administration and lasts 6-8 hours. The binding to plasma proteins is 20-30%. Metabolized in the liver. Excreted by the kidneys – 70-80% in the form of a metabolite (sulfoxide).

Special instructions

Alimemazine may mask the ototoxic effect (tinnitus, dizziness) of co-administered drugs.

Alimemazine increases the body’s need for riboflavin.

To prevent distortion of the results of skin prick tests for allergens, the drug should be discontinued 72 hours before allergy testing.

During treatment, false positive results for pregnancy are possible.

During treatment you should not drink alcohol.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery:

During treatment with the drug, you should not engage in activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving a car and other vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher and operator).

Active ingredient

Alimemazine

Composition

One tablet contains:

active ingredient:

alimemazine tartrate – 5.0 mg;

excipients:

lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, colloidal silicon dioxide (Aerosil), croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.

shell composition:

Opadry II 85F34655: partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, macrogol-3350, talc, titanium dioxide E 171, carmine red dye E 120, aluminum varnish based on sunset yellow dye E 110, aluminum varnish based on indigo carmine E 132.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). If pregnancy occurs during treatment, the drug should be discontinued. If it is necessary to use the drug during lactation, breastfeeding should be stopped.

Contraindications

– Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;

– lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption;

– angle-closure glaucoma;

– prostatic hyperplasia;

– severe liver and/or kidney failure;

– parkinsonism;

– myasthenia;

– Reye’s syndrome;

– simultaneous use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO);

– pregnancy;

– lactation period;

– children up to 3 years of age when used as an antiallergic agent and for sedation before surgery, up to 7 years for other indications.

Precautions for use

The drug should be used with caution in case of alcoholism if there is a history of complications when using phenothiazine drugs; with obstruction of the bladder neck; predisposition to urinary retention; for epilepsy; open-angle glaucoma; jaundice; suppression of bone marrow function; arterial hypotension.

Side Effects

Side effects are extremely rare and mild.

From the nervous system: drowsiness, lethargy, fatigue (occurs mainly in the first days of use and rarely requires discontinuation of the drug), paradoxical reaction (anxiety, agitation, nightmares, irritability); confusion, extrapyramidal disorders (hypokinesia, akathisia, tremor).

From the senses: blurred visual perception (accommodation paresis), noise or ringing in the ears.

From the cardiovascular system: dizziness, decreased blood pressure (BP), tachycardia.

From the digestive system: dryness of the oral mucosa, atony of the gastrointestinal tract, constipation, loss of appetite.

From the respiratory system: dry nose, throat, increased viscosity of bronchial secretions.

From the urinary system: bladder atony, urinary retention.

Other: allergic reactions, inhibition of bone marrow hematopoiesis, increased sweating, muscle relaxation, photosensitivity.

Interaction

Alimemazine enhances the effects of narcotic analgesics, hypnotics, anxiolytic (tranquilizers) and antipsychotic (neuroleptic) drugs (drugs), as well as drugs for general anesthesia, m-anticholinergic drugs and antihypertensive drugs (dose adjustment required). Tricyclic antidepressants and anticholinergic drugs enhance the m-anticholinergic activity of alimemazine. With the simultaneous use of alimemazine with ethanol, increased depression of the central nervous system is possible.

Alimemazine weakens the effect of phenamine derivatives, m-cholinomimetics, ephedrine, guanethidine, levodopa, dopamine.

When alimemazine is used together with antiepileptic drugs and barbiturates, the threshold for convulsive activity is reduced (dose adjustment required).

When alimemazine is used together with beta-blockers, a pronounced decrease in blood pressure and arrhythmias are possible.

Alimemazine weakens the effect of bromocriptine. With simultaneous use in nursing mothers, an increase in the concentration of prolactin in the blood serum is possible.

With the simultaneous use of alimemazine and MAO inhibitors (simultaneous use is not recommended) and alimemazine and phenothiazine derivatives, the risk of arterial hypotension and extrapyramidal disorders increases.

With the simultaneous use of alimemazine with drugs that inhibit bone marrow hematopoiesis, the risk of myelosuppression increases.

The combined use of phenothiazine derivatives (which includes alimemazine) with hepatotoxic drugs can enhance the manifestations of hepatotoxicity of the latter.

Overdose

Symptoms: increased manifestations of the described side effects, with the exception of allergic reactions.

Treatment: drug withdrawal, symptomatic therapy.

Storage conditions

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

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years.

Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

Manufacturer

Valenta Pharm JSC, Russia