What is Actovegin?
The main active substance of the drug is a component isolated from the blood of calves. It is he who stimulates the metabolism, which is accompanied by the accumulation of oxygen and glucose in the body. This in turn improves the circulatory processes, which positively affects the fetal condition.
Why do they prescribe Actovegin during pregnancy?
It is worth noting that the drug can be prescribed in various cases. So, for example, Actovegin in the early stages of pregnancy is included in the list of prescriptions of those women who previously had a miscarriage on a short term.
In addition, the drug can be used to prevent complications of pregnancy. The drug excellently showed itself in the fight against such violations as:
- partial detachment of the fetal egg;
- incompetence;
- hypotrophy;
- fetoplacental insufficiency;
- hypoxia of the fetus.
How to take Actovegin during pregnancy?
The drug has several pharmacological forms: tablets, ointment, solution for intravenous administration. The most commonly used tablet form. In rather difficult cases, for emergency care (with developing abortion, for example), is administered intravenously. How best to administer Actovegin during pregnancy is determined exclusively by the doctor, relying on the severity of the condition, the severity of the symptoms of the disease.
In order to prevent, eliminate the possibility of complications, the drug is prescribed in the form of tablets. Dosage and frequency of admission are indicated by the doctor. Most often 1-2 tablets up to 3 times a day. A common scheme is 1 tablet 2 times a day.
The solution in critical situations is injected into a vein of 10-20 ml, gradually reducing the dosage, and when stabilized, they switch to dragees.
What are the contraindications and side effects?
The drug is allowed to be taken while the baby is waiting, however, only when appointed as a doctor. It is worth noting that there are contraindications to the use of Actovegin, among which:
- heart failure;
- pulmonary edema;
- individual intolerance.
Among side effects, it is necessary to call a short-term increase in body temperature, the development of an allergic reaction. At the first manifestations of this kind, it is worthwhile to see a doctor, stop taking the medicine.
Is Actovegin harmful during pregnancy, and how does it affect the fetus?
According to the instructions attached to the drug, it is not forbidden to use it during the child's bearing. It is very important to follow those recommendations and appointments that the doctor gave out.
As for the influence of the components of the drug on a small organism, it is excluded. According to the results of a large number of studies conducted on this account by Western research centers, Actovegin does not affect the development of the child, acts locally and does not penetrate the placental barrier.
Thus, Actovegin refers to those drugs that can be used both for the purpose of treatment, and with preventive, to prevent or stop the onset of complications. Quite often it is with his help that it is possible to keep gestation, to prevent spontaneous abortion on a very short term. Invaluable drug assistance in the treatment of habitual miscarriages.