Thioctacid 600 mg 20 tablets

Trade name:

Thiotaside

Thiotacid

Properties

It is an endogenous antioxidant that binds free radicals. Thioctic (α-lipoic) acid is involved in the mitochondrial metabolism of the cell, it performs the function of a coenzyme in the complex of transformation of substances with a pronounced antitoxic effect. They protect the cell from reactive radicals arising from intermediate metabolism or from the breakdown of exogenous foreign substances, and from heavy metals. Thioctic acid shows synergism with respect to insulin, which is associated with an increase in glucose utilization. In diabetic patients, thioctic acid leads to a change in the concentration of pyruvic acid in the blood.

Indications

Diabetic polyneuropathy, neuritis, polyneuritis, optic neuritis and encephalopathy.

Adjuvant therapy in the treatment of male infertility.

Dosage and administration

300 mg-1800 mg per day in a separate dose. The dose is determined by the doctor depending on the indications.

Take the tablets on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Precautionary measures:

During the period of use of thioctic acid in patients with diabetes mellitus, constant monitoring of the concentration of glucose in the blood plasma is necessary, especially at the initial stage of therapy. In some cases, it may be necessary to reduce the dose of insulin or oral hypoglycemic drugs in order to avoid the development of hypoglycemia. If symptoms of hypoglycemia occur (dizziness, increased sweating, headache, blurred vision, nausea), the use of thioctic acid should be discontinued immediately.

Side effects

From the nervous system: often — dizziness.

From the digestive system: often — nausea, vomiting.

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