Release form and composition
Hypoxen is available in the form of capsules, tablets and solution for intravenous administration.
The active substance of the drug is sodium polydihydroxyphenylene thiosulfonate, its content is in one:
- Capsule – 250 mg;
- Tablet – 500 mg;
- Ampoule – 280 mg.
The pharmacy chain supplies Hypoxen preparations:
- Capsules and tablets - in blister packs, polymer bottles or jars of 20 and 30 pieces;
- Solution – in ampoules of 2 ml in a cardboard pack of 10 pieces.
special instructions
The use of the drug intravenously is carried out very slowly, since with rapid infusion a sharp decrease in blood pressure . If the patient experiences nausea, abdominal pain, or drowsiness, the dose of hypoxen should be reduced.
Release forms
The drug is available in the form of tablets, capsules and solution for intravenous use.
Gelatin capsules are dark brown in color with black, odorless contents.
Indications for use
The use of Hypoxen is indicated as part of complex therapy:
- Arterial hypertension;
- Stable angina pectoris and as a prophylaxis for its attacks;
- Obstructive bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma;
- Chronic heart failure stages I and II;
- Severe injuries, severe blood loss, extensive thermal and chemical burns;
- Kidney or liver failure;
- During the rehabilitation period after surgical interventions.
According to the instructions for Hypoxen, the drug increases the body’s performance by preventing tissue oxygen starvation, which occurs as a result of:
- Increased physical activity in extreme, unfavorable conditions, accompanied by a lack of oxygen, including in high mountains, the Arctic and during underwater work;
- Intense physical and mental activity, accompanied by constant overexertion.
How does Hypoxen work?
The drug quickly penetrates the tissues and fluids of the body, accelerates the course of anaerobic reactions and frees cells from unprocessed metabolic products.
The action of Hypoxen is aimed at eliminating the consequences of oxygen starvation at the cellular level, helping to reduce the formation of toxic oxidation products. The drug reduces oxygen consumption during increased physical activity in athletes.
Compound
The composition of the drug includes the active component sodium polydihydroxyphenylene thiosulfonate, as well as excipients: gelatin, titanium dioxide, red, black and yellow iron oxide, which make up the drug shell
Directions for use and dosage
According to the instructions for Hypoxen, capsules and tablets are taken orally during or before meals with water.
The daily dosage for adults depends on the patient’s body weight and should not exceed a patient’s weight from:
- 60 to 70 kg – 0.75-1 g;
- 70 to 80 kg – 1-1.5 g;
- 80 to 90 kg – 1.5-2 g;
- 90 to 100 kg – 2-2.5 g;
- 100 to 120 kg – 2.5-3 g.
The drug is taken twice a day.
The doctor sets the period for taking Hypoxen; as part of complex therapy, it usually amounts to:
- Pneumonia – two weeks;
- Bronchial asthma - courses of 30 days with an interval of 10 days;
- Arterial hypertension – 10 days;
- Heart, kidney, liver failure – 10-14 days;
- Obstructive bronchitis - two courses of two weeks with a break of 7 days.
For the prevention of stable angina pectoris, the use of Hypoxen lasts for 15-30 days with the course repeated after 10 days.
To shorten the rehabilitation period after extensive surgical interventions, injuries, physical and mental stress, Hypoxen tablets or capsules are taken for three weeks.
In order to prevent oxygen starvation when climbing mountains, performing underwater work, or playing sports, one daily dose of Hypoxen is taken 30-60 minutes immediately before expected extreme loads.
For children, a single dose is 0.25 g and should not exceed 0.75 g per day.
Hypoxen solution is intended for intravenous drip administration at a rate of 40-60 drops per minute. A single dosage is one ampoule of the drug, diluted in 200-400 ml of 5% glucose solution or saline solution. Infusions are carried out 1-3 times a day for five days.
What to replace
Various products fall under the concept of analogues, but in terms of characteristics and active ingredients, Hypoxen has no substitutes.
The list of medications with similar effects on the human body should include:
- Mexiprim - used to a greater extent to increase intellectual abilities and improve memory;
- Neurox – reduces anxiety and nervous excitability, helps restore the body after heavy loads and cope with intoxication;
- Mexicor – increases resistance to stress, stimulates the production of antioxidant enzymes;
- Ethoxidol - prescribed for heart problems, coronary artery disease, and cognitive disorders.
Medication overdose
Abuse of any drug leads to quite negative manifestations. The medicine “Hypoxen” is no exception.
In case of overdose, the patient experiences the following symptoms:
- discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract;
- dryness of the oral mucosa;
- urge to vomit.
Some people may even experience respiratory depression.
If such symptoms occur, appropriate measures should be taken. Initially, it is necessary to rid the body of the remnants of the drug. To do this, it is recommended to rinse the stomach. Adsorbent medications will be beneficial. You can take activated carbon tablets. Depending on the patient’s condition, symptomatic therapy is prescribed.
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a brief description of
The instructions for use position the drug “Hypoxen” as an antihypoxant and antioxidant. The product can increase the body's performance in various extreme conditions. This property is based on stimulation of tissue respiration during hypoxia.
The medicine provides, under conditions of mental or physical stress, an improvement in oxygen metabolism in the organs that most need it: the liver, brain, heart. The product affects the body at the cellular level. It perfectly eliminates the effects of hypoxia, increases the rate of glycolysis, reduces the body's oxygen consumption, reduces lipid oxidation and the production of pathological products.
The drug is produced in the form of dark brown gelatin capsules. Their contents are black powder with a barely noticeable specific odor. The medicine is also available in ampoules intended for intravenous administration. The active substance of the drug is sodium polydihydroxyphenylene thiosulfonate. There are no analogues for the active component.
The medicine is well tolerated. It causes virtually no side effects. In addition, it has an excellent degree of safety.
Appointments for children
As the instructions for use of the drug “Hypoxen” testify, this drug can also be prescribed to children. However, do not forget that a specialist should recommend and correctly calculate the permissible rate.
What dosages are given for the drug “Hypoxen” in the instructions for use for children? She informs that the single dose is 250 mg, or 1 capsule. Daily dose – 750 mg (3 capsules). The duration of therapy depends entirely on the condition of the child and the conditions in which he will be. As a rule, it ranges from 3 to 14 days.
Consumer Opinion
Reviews about the drug are varied; you can find both positive and negative opinions. Let's look at a few reviews:
- Ekaterina Ivanova: I have been involved in sports since childhood, but I have encountered the problem of increased fatigue and decreased concentration. The drug was prescribed by a doctor, I take it twice a year. The result is noticeable within a few days from the start of taking the capsules.
- Olga Vinogradova: I took it for 2 weeks on the advice of a doctor, it helped me cope with fatigue and the consequences of physical overload.
- Valery Grachev: Boxing lessons did not go unnoticed; problems with memory, sleep and concentration appeared. Hypoxen helped cope with them. I took 3 capsules 2 times a day for 10 days.
