Given the current environmental conditions and other factors that may adversely affect the course of pregnancy, prospective mothers are often recommended to take medications. One of these drugs is Actovegin.
The most common indication for the recommendation of Actovegin is placental insufficiency . This is the case when a complex of disorders of the nutritional, endocrine and metabolic functions of the placenta develops. As a result, normal metabolic processes between the female and fetal organisms are disrupted. This condition can cause a delay in fetal development (intrauterine hypotrophy) and hypoxia (oxygen starvation). The cause of placental insufficiency can be intrauterine infections.
The following are the reasons why Actovegin is prescribed for pregnancy, this is regulation of fetal and maternal energy supply, normalization of gas exchange between mother and fetus, restoration of cell membrane functions. Actovegin during pregnancy can prescribe for prevention.
Together with Actovegin, they also prescribe Kurantil during pregnancy . This drug is prescribed to improve microcirculation. So that the blood circulates better in small vessels and supplies them with oxygen and other useful substances. Another very important function is the dilution of blood. It prevents the formation of blood clots.
How to take Actovegin during pregnancy?
According to the instructions for the use of Actovegin in pregnancy, it is taken as follows. Tablets of Actovegin during pregnancy are taken before meals and washed down with water. Actovegin intramuscularly during pregnancy can appoint only a doctor. The duration of treatment and dosage of Actovegin during pregnancy is determined depending on the state of the future mother.
Usually in tablets take one - two tablets three times a day.
Side effects of Actovegin in pregnancy
Side effects occur as a result of the reaction of the body to the components of the drug. Allergy to Actovegin during pregnancy can manifest as rashes, fever. If the face becomes red after the application, this is not a cause for concern. Such a reaction occurs as a result of the opening of the vessels, and the blood has poured into the skin. But in any case, if you feel discomfort, stop using the drug and consult a doctor.