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Composition

The tablet of Raunatine coated with a special coating contains 2 mg. active compound of alkaloid rauwolfia, as well as auxiliary compounds: cerulezum, sugar, calcium stearate, crospovidone, glucose, stearic acid, basic magnesium carbonate, gelatin, aerosil, medium molecular weight polyvinylpyrrolidone, talc, pigment titanium dioxide, beeswax, E 104 dyes and KF-6001.
The drug belongs to the group of sympatholytic drugs, as well as antihypertensive drugs. On a question from what tablets of Raunatine it is possible to respond as follows - the preparation is shown at a hypertensia.

Form of issue

The medicinal preparation is released in the form of biconvex tablets of green color. In one carton box there are usually 10 pieces. contour cell blisters, each with 5 or 10 tablets. In addition, the drug can be packaged in polystyrene cans. As a rule, 50 or 100 tablets can be contained in a single package or a can of Raunatine.

pharmachologic effect

This drug is referred to as herbal medicines, which are active antihypertensives.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Since Raunatine contains such components as rauwolfia alkaloids, it has a pronounced hypotensive as well as antiarrhythmic effect. The drug has a beneficial effect on the health of patients suffering from hypertension, both mild and moderate severity.
It is noteworthy that the sedative effect of this drug is less expressed than its antiarrhythmic and hypotensive properties. However, in comparison with Reserpine, Raunatine in most cases is much better tolerated, although the pronounced hypotensive effect of this medication is slower.

Indications for use of Raunatine

Following the indications for use, Raunatine is recommended for use in the presence of symptoms of hypertension in a patient.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to apply the drug when:
    depression;
    defeat of myocardium of an organic nature;
    arterial hypotension;
    the age of the patient is under 18;
    Insufficiency of coronary circulation;
    aortic malformations;
    pregnancy (third trimester);
    nephrosclerosis;
    ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
    hypersensitivity.

Side effects

If the recommended dosages are not met with Raunatine, side effects such as increased sweating, decreased libido, swelling of the nasal mucosa, depression, cardialgia, asthenia, and bradycardia may occur.

Tablets Raunatine, instructions for use (Method and dosage)

According to the instructions for use of Raunatine, tablets are taken after meals. In order not to damage the health of the patient should be clearly adhere to the regimen of the drug, and, in addition, the recommended dosages. The first day take one tablet, i.e. 2 mg each. alkaloids rauvolphi before bedtime.
On the second day - one tablet twice a day, the next day - three tablets, thus, gradually increasing the dosage to six pieces. After a two-week therapeutic course of treatment, the dosage is also gradually reduced to a maximum of two tablets per day.

Overdose

Data on cases of drug overdose at the moment there.

Interaction

Special attention should be given to the drug when taking beta-blockers, quinidine, cardiac glycosides, as well as guanethidine. Raunatine is able to enhance the effect of barbiturates, as well as alcohol on the nervous system.

Terms of sale

You don't need a prescription to buy Raunatine.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature of up to 20 C in a place inaccessible to children, away from light.
Shelf life - 3 years.

special instructions

Raunatine can be taken concomitantly with other drugs that have hypotensive properties, for example, with hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide and other ganglion blockers.

In pregnancy and lactation

Contraindicated during pregnancy in the third trimester.

For children

The drug is not recommended for use in the treatment of patients who have not crossed the threshold of 18 years of age.

Reviews about Raunatine

Patients who tested the effect of the drug on themselves, respond positively to its effectiveness, although some as a minus note the presence of contraindications. About Raunatine, the doctors' reviews are rather restrained, since the drug has different effects on the patients and not all equally fit.