Sometimes in some part of the skull there is a deficiency or, conversely, an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is because of this that the intracranial pressure decreases or rises. Such a condition should be immediately treated with medication, otherwise there will be an epileptic syndrome, blindness or other serious complications.
Diuretics for the treatment of intracranial pressure
Most often, to reduce intracranial pressure, the patient is prescribed tablets that have a diuretic effect - diuretics. They eliminate swelling in the body, resulting in lowering the level and pressure of cerebrospinal fluid. What tablets should be drunk with intracranial pressure should be determined by the doctor, based on the causes that caused this pathology. But most often patients are assigned Diacarb. This drug has a weak diuretic effect, is well absorbed from the digestive tract and completely eliminated from the body within 24 hours. It should not be used for liver failure, cirrhosis, diabetes and during pregnancy.
Vasoactive drugs from intracranial pressure
Vasoactive tablets against intracranial pressure are used when it is necessary to improve the circulation of blood in the brain, widen the vesicles and quickly reduce the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid. The most effective drug of this group is Magnesia. This drug has a vasodilating, spasmolytic and weak diuretic effect, and also allows to reduce the arrhythmia and improve the functioning of the vascular system. But these tablets from increased intracranial pressure are contraindicated when:
- arterial hypotension;
- atrioventricular blockade;
- bradycardia;
- oppression of the respiratory center;
- severe renal failure.
Other drugs to treat intracranial pressure
If a patient has cognitive impairment, reduce intracranial pressure can be such tablets as:
- Nootropil;
- Phenotropil;
- Piracetam;
- Pantogam.
These are neurometabolic stimulants. They not only normalize the pressure, but also improve memory, increase mental efficiency and help to better concentrate attention.
To facilitate the work of the brain and in a short time to reduce the burden on it, doctors often include drugs containing amino acids in the list of prescribed tablets for intracranial pressure. Such substances are necessary for the body in the production of hormones, enzymes, specific proteins and other vital compounds. The best means with amino acids are:
- Citrulline;
- Glycine;
- Cerebrolysin.
To correct the increased intracranial pressure, various vascular compositions are also used that optimize the processes of cerebral circulation:
- Cavinton ;
- Cinnarizine;
- Sermion.
Those who have decreased intracranial pressure, should take only drugs containing caffeine. It can be:
- Pyramine;
- Citramon;
- Ascofen;
- Regulton;
- Saparal.
Tablets against headache with intracranial pressure
Do you have severe headaches? Than to bring down intracranial pressure so that these tablets have eliminated and all unpleasant sensations? It is best to use selective beta-blockers. These drugs include:
- Tenoric;
- Acebutolol;
- Metoprolol;
- Bisoprolol;
- Talinolol;
- Atenolol;
- Coriol;
- Nebivolol;
- Egilok.
Help to get rid of the headache with intracranial pressure and tablets that belong to the group of calcium channel blockers. The most effective of them are:
- Nifedipine;
- Diltiazem;
- Isoptin;
- Verapamil ;
- Kordafen;
- Nicaradipine;
- Corinfar;
- Nimotop;
- Amlodipine.