Selank

Selank is a drug for reducing anxiety, fear and increasing stress resistance. It differs from tuftsin by the presence of organic compounds in slightly higher concentrations.

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Indications Selanka

It is used in adults to relieve anxiety or anxiety-asthenic disorders, neurasthenia and adaptation problems, when they relate to generalized anxiety disorders.

Release form

A bottle with a label sticker contains 3 ml of 0.15% nasal drops and is closed with a plastic pipette stopper. Each cardboard package contains instructions for use of the medicine.

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Pharmacodynamics

By binding to receptors on cell membranes, Selank exhibits a characteristic mechanism of influence on the central nervous system, thereby normalizing the level of the "happiness hormone" if it is significantly reduced. The drug affects the manifestation of the intensity of the action of human brain enzymes tyrosine hydroxylase and tryptophan hydroxylase, as well as the exchange of monoamines in such brain structures as: hypothalamus, cortex and diencephalon). The drug has a pronounced anxiolytic effect. Selank significantly increases the endurance of neurons in the cerebral cortex to excessive psychoemotional stress. Due to this, motivational resistance increases. Short-term memory, concentration parameters and data reproduction improve, the adequacy of behavior is aligned. The drug reduces the negative impact on the body's adaptive reserves, and as a result of the vegetative effect, in a tense environment, it aligns the vegetative support of the activity of all organs. Selank does not have a negative, toxic, allergenic or locally irritating effect. It does not have hypnosedative or muscle relaxant properties. Dependence on the drug does not occur.

Pharmacokinetics

When administered into the nasal cavity, the bioavailability of the drug is 92.8%. Due to the high absorption rate, Selank is detected in the blood plasma after thirty seconds. Over the course of 5-5.5 minutes, the concentration of the active substance will decrease rapidly. With this method of administration, metabolic products will not be detected. The drug, without delay, is distributed throughout the body, directly entering the brain tissue. Due to this, it, without changing its composition, enters the heart, kidneys and liver. Selank is not detected in urine analysis.

Dosing and administration

Selank should be used only in a sitting position, with your head slightly tilted back. Then, after instilling the drops, you need to pinch your nasal passage with your index finger for a while. If your nose is stuffy, the efficiency of the drops' absorption will be significantly reduced.

The single dose is no more than two or three drops in each nasal passage. Accordingly, 4 drops - 300 mcg - 0.2 ml, 6 drops - 450 mcg - 0.3 ml. The next use of the medicine is possible after 10-15 minutes, if an increase in dosage is required.

A single dose is approximately 4-12 drops (300-900 mcg). The daily dosage is divided into three parts and is 12-36 drops (900-2700 mcg). The duration of treatment should not exceed two weeks. A repeat course can be taken no earlier than 1 week later.

To use nasal drops intranasally, you need to follow the instructions:

1. Using scissors, carefully remove the end of the tube. Put on the plastic tip. It is necessary that it completely covers the pipette.

2. Next, you need to turn it over to the other side and tap the bottom a little with your index finger, then lower the solution into the dropper container.

3. After opening the cap, introduce the required amount of medicine into the nasal cavity.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:

During gestation and lactation, the drug is strictly prohibited to be used.

Contraindications for use:

The drug should not be taken if you have an individual intolerance to the components of the drug, while carrying a child, breastfeeding, or if you are a child.

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Side effects Selanka

If there is a history of personal intolerance to the components of the drug, there is a risk of developing an allergy. An undesirable taste sensation may appear if the patient has excessive sensitivity to various smells and tastes.

Overdose

Due to the breakdown into natural amino acids, excessive accumulation of this drug in the body is impossible. Due to rapid degradation, the drug does not cause poisoning.

Interactions with other drugs

When interacting with drugs that have a stimulating or depressing effect on the central nervous system (for example, haloperidol, pentobarbital and hexobarbital), Selak has no effect. When used with other drugs, no studies have been conducted.

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Storage conditions

Selank is a potent medicine. It should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, at a temperature no higher than 10°C. The place should not be accessible to minors.

Special instructions

Reviews

1. Selank will help eliminate various types of stress, relieve anxiety and relieve nervous tension. The drug does not cause drowsiness

2. We liked that it really copes with its tasks. It calms, and a noticeable effect occurs within an hour. And this is certainly a plus.

3. My wife had a sleep disorder, her anxiety increased. We consulted a psychotherapist, he recommended Selank. A very good, effective drug. It helped us a lot.

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Shelf life

The implementation period should not exceed two years. After opening the bottle, it is prohibited to use the drops for more than three months.