Vinpocetine and Cavinton - what is the difference

pharmachologic effect

Cavinton tablets - what are they for? The main active ingredient is vinpocetine . Belongs to the group of cerebrovasodilating agents. The drug improves cerebral metabolism, cerebral circulation, and rheological properties of blood. Cavinton has a cerebroprotective effect, significantly reduces the severity of the damaging effects of amino acids , and inhibits the activity of transmembrane calcium and sodium channels, AMPA and NMDA receptors. The drug Cavinton has a potentiating effect on the neuroprotective effect of adenosine . Vinpocetine increases absorption, improves absorption, metabolism of oxygen and glucose in the brain. The drug is able to shift glucose metabolism to a more beneficial energetic aerobic direction. Stimulates the cerebral metabolism of serotonin and norepinephrine , has an antioxidant, stimulating effect on the noradrenergic system.

Cavinton (ampoules) - analogues

concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion (Gedeon Richter, Ltd., Hungary) P N014725/02.

The list of analogues of the drug Cavinton (concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion, Gedeon Richter, Ltd., Hungary, P N014725/02) contains 48 names of drugs containing the active substance vinpocetine.

• Medications
• Korsavin Northern Star, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russian Federation
• Cavinton forte GEDEON RICHTER-RUS, Russian Federation Gedeon Richter, Ltd., Hungary
• Cavinton Comforte Gedeon Richter, JSC, Hungary GEDEON RICHTER-RUS, Russian Federation
• Cavinton Gedeon Richter, Ltd., Hungary GEDEON RICHTER-RUS, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-ESKOM concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion ESKOM NPK, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Gedeon Richter, JSC, Hungary
• Vinpocetine Irbitsky Chemical Plant, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine BIOSYNTHESIS, PJSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Biocom, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Lekpharm, JLLC, Republic of Belarus
• Vinpocetine Pharmproject, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion PharmFirma Sotex, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine PFK Obnovleniye, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Borisov Medical Preparations Plant, JSC, Republic of Belarus
• Vinpocetine concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion Binnopharm, Russian Federation STATE PLANT OF MEDICAL DRUGS, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine solution for intravenous administration NOVOSIBKHIMPHARM, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Valenta Pharmaceuticals, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Uralbiopharm, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion Ellara, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine MOSKHIMPHARMPREPARATY them. N.A. Semashko, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Kirov Pharmaceutical Company, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion BIOSYNTHESIS, PJSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Izvarino Pharma, Russian Federation
• Vero-Vinpocetine Veropharm, JSC, Russian Federation
• Bravinton bconcentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion Bryntsalov-A, PJSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Welfarm Welfarm, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Welfarm concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion Welfarm, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-SZ Northern Star, Nenets Autonomous District, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Shtada MAKIZ-PHARMA, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-Sar concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion Biokhimik, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-Sar Biokhimik, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-OBL FP Obolenskoe, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-OBL film-coated tablets FP Obolenskoye, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine forte Canon Canonpharma Production, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine FORTE Sintez, JSC Kurgan Joint Stock Company of Medical Preparations and Products, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine forte Ozone, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Express tablets, dispersible in the oral cavity Canonpharma Production, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-AKOS concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion Sintez, OJSC Kurgan Joint Stock Company of Medical Preparations and Products, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-AKOS Sintez, JSC Kurgan Joint Stock Company of Medical Preparations and Products, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-AKOS concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion Sintez, OJSC Kurgan Joint Stock Company of Medical Preparations and Products, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine M.J.Biopharm Pvt.Ltd, India
• Vinpocetine Ozon, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine SHREYA LIFE SCIENCES, India
• Vinpocetine concentrate for the preparation of solution for infusion, LLC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine MOSKHIMPHARMPREPARATY them. N.A. Semashko, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine Canon Canonpharma Production, JSC, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-ALSI ALSI Pharma, Russian Federation
• Vinpocetine-FPO FP Obolenskoye, JSC, Russian Federation

note

: the use of any analogues of the drug Cavinton must be agreed with the attending physician.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Cavinton selectively improves cerebral circulation: increases the cerebral fraction of minute blood volume, reduces the resistance of the blood vessels of the brain, without affecting the general blood circulation (heart rate, minute volume, blood pressure, peripheral vascular resistance). The drug does not cause steal syndrome. It improves blood supply to the ischemic but viable area of ​​the brain, causing the phenomenon of “reverse steal”. Increases the resistance of brain cells to hypoxia , improves microcirculation, reduces platelet aggregation, resists pathologically high blood viscosity, increases the deformability of erythrocytes, and has a blocking effect on the absorption of adenosine by erythrocytes .

The tablets are absorbed within an hour. It is not metabolized in the intestine. It is excreted in feces and urine in a ratio of 2 to 3.

The concentration of the solution for infusion is therapeutic in plasma in the range of 10-20 ng/ml. It is excreted via the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys in a ratio of 2 to 3.

Indications for use

What is the medicine Cavinton for? The purpose of the drug is extensive. Indications for the use of Cavinton in injections (droppers) and in tablets are general.

• Neurology: transient ischemia , vascular dementia , progressive stroke , cerebral vascular atherosclerosis vertebrobasilar insufficiency , post-stroke condition, hypertensive, post-traumatic encephalopathy and other types of cerebral circulatory insufficiency. Neurological, mental disorders in patients with cerebrovascular insufficiency ( aphasia , memory impairment, apraxia, headaches, movement disorders).
• Ophthalmology: vascular lesions of the eyes (angiospasm of the retina and choroid, atherosclerosis, degenerative diseases, secondary glaucoma , thrombosis, embolism ).
• Otorhinolaryngology: hearing loss of age-related, toxic and vascular origin, cochleovestibular neuritis , Meniere's disease , dizziness, tinnitus, vasovegetative manifestations in the menopause.

Cheap analogues and substitutes for the drug Cavinton in ampoules and tablets

Cavinton is a drug that has a nootropic, antihypoxic, and vasodilator effect. It improves blood circulation in the brain, normalizes brain metabolism, increases the amount of glucose and oxygen consumed, and reduces the resistance of blood vessels in the head. The active ingredient is vinpocetine.

Indications for the use of the drug include ischemic stroke, consequences of hemorrhagic stroke, vascular dementia, cerebral atherosclerosis and other diseases associated with circulatory failure in the vessels of the head.

For ophthalmological diagnoses, Cavinton is prescribed for diseases of the choroid of the retina. For otorhinolaryngological problems, the drug is prescribed for Meniere's disease, idiopathic tinnitus, for the treatment of perceptual hearing impairment.

The medicine is manufactured in Hungary, as well as in Russia. The price for Cavinton varies from 240 to 700 rubles. Release form: tablets, injection solution. There are many cheap analogues of the drug and close substitutes made in Russia or imported.

Russian-made analogues

If you decide not to buy Cavinton, you should choose cheaper analogues among medicines from a domestic manufacturer.

Instructions for use of Cavinton (Method and dosage)

Cavinton tablets, instructions for use

The course of drug treatment is on average 3 months (acceptable from 1 to 8). Cavinton is taken after meals, 1 tablet three times a day. When discontinuing the drug, the dose must be reduced gradually over 3 days.

Instructions for using Cavinton in ampoules

Cavinton's solution is administered intravenously via a drip at a dose of 20 mg per 500 ml of saline. solution per day. Intramuscular injections are prohibited. The infusion solution must be used within 3 hours of preparation. The maximum dripping speed is 80 drops per minute.

special instructions

Cavinton does not have nephro- and hepatotoxic effects. In patients with lactose intolerance, it is necessary to take into account that 1 tablet contains 83 mg of lactose. In patients with diabetes mellitus, parenteral administration of the drug requires control of blood glucose (the solution contains sorbitol , with intravenous administration it increases the risk of developing arrhythmia and ventricular fibrillation). In case of cerebral hemorrhagic stroke, the drug can be administered parenterally only after the acute effects have subsided (after 5-7 days). The drug is not recommended for use in pediatrics.

Cavinton's analogues

Level 4 ATX code matches:
Bravinton

Acefen

Carnicetine

Pyracesin

Nooclerin

Semax

Piracetam

Olatropil

Fezam

Vinpocetine

Cerebrocurin

Cavinton Forte

Calcium hopantenate

Glutamic acid

Cephabol

Olanzapine

Cerebrolysate

Pramistar

Sidnocarb

Vinpotropil

Similar drugs are:

• Vinpocetine
• Vicebrol
• Neurovin
• Oxopotin

The price of Cavinton's analogues is often less. For example, a medicine whose name comes from the main active ingredient is significantly cheaper.

Which is better Cavinton or Vinpocetine?

The drugs are absolutely identical. However, Cavinton is considered to be safer than Vinpocetine due to better alkaloid clearance.

Which is better Cavinton or Piracetam?

Piracetam has a slightly different purpose and is often used in combination with Cavinton to treat problems associated with circulatory and metabolic disorders.

Cavinton - analogues

Often, effective foreign-made medicines are too expensive, while identical domestic drugs are cheaper. Cavinton also belongs to such medicines - analogues of the drug are represented by a wide range of effective products at an affordable price. Plus, some of them are faster.

What can replace Cavinton?

First, let's find out what the drug in question consists of and where it is used.

Cavinton is intended to improve blood circulation in the brain, as well as normalize metabolic processes in its tissues. The active substance of the drug is vinpocetine.

This ingredient helps to intensify the supply of oxygen to brain cells, accordingly, it allows you to dilate blood vessels and prevent the formation of blood clots.

Moreover, Cavinton improves the processes of glucose conversion, the exchange of serotonin and norepinephrine.

The drug is prescribed for various diseases associated with impaired blood circulation in the brain tissue:

• ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke;
• senile dementia;
• hypertensive and post-traumatic encephalopathy;
• Meniere's disease;
• occlusion of the central vein or retinal artery;
• thrombosis of the choroid;
• dementia;
• atherosclerosis;
• vertebrobasilar insufficiency;
• perceptual decrease in hearing acuity;
• idiopathic tinnitus;
• cerebral circulatory insufficiency.

Reviews about Cavinton

Reviews from patients

In general, opinions were divided. Those who have taken the drug say that it helps, but there are statements that no effect was noticed. The advantage is the low price. Side effects have been observed.

Reviews about Cavinton for children

It is important to remember that the drug is contraindicated for children. However, doctors still run the risk of prescribing this medicine. Reviews from parents indicate that when children use the medication, side effects occur, such as irritability and insomnia.

Cavinton price, where to buy

The price of Cavinton in 5 mg tablets is about 150 rubles per pack of 50 pieces.

The price of Cavinton ampoules is about 300 rubles for 10 pieces of 10 mg/2 ml, and 400 rubles for 10 pieces of 25 mg/5 ml.

In Kharkov you can buy tablets at a price of 200 UAH. Ampoules 10 mg/2 ml No. 10 - for about 300 UAH.

• Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
• Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
• Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan

ZdravCity

• Cavinton tablets 5 mg 50 pcs. Gedeon Richter-RUS ZAO
  109 rub. order
• Cavinton conc. for prig solution for inf. 5mg/ml 2ml 10 pcs. JSC Gedeon Richter

  RUB 233 order

• Cavinton comfort tab. dispers. 10 mg n90 JSC Gedeon Richter

  RUR 439 order

• Cavinton Forte tablets 10 mg 90 pcs. Gedeon Richter-RUS ZAO

  RUB 323 order

• Cavinton Comfort tab. dispers. 10 mg No. 30 JSC Gedeon Richter

  RUB 214 order

Pharmacy Dialogue

• Cavinton (amp. 2ml No. 10)Gedeon-Richter

  RUB 223 order

• Cavinton Forte (tab. 10 mg No. 90)Gedeon-Richter-RUS ZAO/Gedeon-Richter

  RUB 337 order

• Cavinton (5 mg tablet No. 50)Gedeon-Richter-RUS - JSC

  109 rub. order

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• Cavinton Forte (10 mg tablet No. 90) Gedeon-Richter-RUS ZAO

  RUR 358 order

• Cavinton (amp. 5 ml No. 10)Gedeon-Richter

  79 RUR order

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• Cavinton 5 mg No. 50 tablets VAT "Gedeon Richter", Ugorshchina
  166 UAH. order
• Cavinton forte 10 mg No. 30 tablets VAT "Gedeon Richter", Ugorshchina

  191 UAH order

• Cavinton forte 10 mg No. 90 tablets VAT "Gedeon Richter", Ugorshchina

  545 UAH. order

• Cavinton 10 mg 2 ml No. 10 con, Ugorshchina

  195 UAH order

PaniPharmacy

• Cavinton tablets Cavinton tablets. 5mg No. 50 Hungary, Gedeon Richter

  187 UAH order

• Cavinton forte tablets Cavinton forte tablets. 10 mg No. 30 Hungary, Gedeon Richter

  191 UAH order

• Cavinton ampoule Cavinton concentrate for solution for infusion 10 mg ampoules 2 ml No. 10 Hungary, Gedeon Richter

  225 UAH order

• Cavinton forte tablets Cavinton forte tablets. 10 mg No. 90 Hungary, Gedeon Richter

  511 UAH order

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Instructions for use for the drug Cavinton

Information about the drug

Cavinton helps to dilate cerebral vessels , increase blood flow, and improve oxygen supply to the brain. In addition, it helps utilize glucose and reduces platelet aggregation.

Cavinton is prescribed for disorders associated with cerebral circulatory disorders, hypertension, vasovegetative spasms, memory disorders, dizziness, and speech disorders.

If we talk about the composition of this drug, it should be noted that it is based exclusively on herbal components, which are combined under the name “vinpocetine”.

Why is it worth looking for analogues of Cavinton?

Despite the high effectiveness of Cavinton, many people prefer to choose its analogues. Why is this happening? There are analogs of Cavinton that have:

• lower cost;
• fewer contraindications;
• fewer side effects;
• wider spectrum of action;
• other forms of release.

When deciding to search for similar drugs, it should be taken into account that Cavinton is available in the following dosage forms:

• 5 mg tablets, 50 pieces in a package;
• concentrate for preparing the solution, 10 ampoules per pack.

Tablets cost about 200 rubles , while the concentrate will cost about 250-300 rubles.

The best analogues

There are quite a few analogues of Cavinton Forte and other types, both in tablets and in solution, which have a similar principle of action.

Vinpocetine

In addition, this drug reduces platelet aggregation and ensures the transport of oxygen to organs. The active ingredient is vinpocetine. Available as a solution for injection and tablets.

The cost of tablets ranges from 32 to 137 rubles . The concentrate for preparing the solution will cost 44-46 rubles . Based on this, the main advantage of Vinpocetine is that it is a cheaper analogue of Cavinton, although doctors claim that Cavinton is more effective.

Bravinton

This drug costs about 3-4 times less than Cavinton, but is no less effective for improving cerebral circulation. The medicine helps improve metabolic processes in the brain and has an antispasmodic effect.

In addition, Bravinton can be used as a remedy against frequent dizziness, memory disorders, apraxia, and frequent headaches. The active ingredient of the drug is also vinpocetine.

It is available in the form of tablets, a solution for intravenous administration, and also a concentrate, which is used to prepare the solution.

Korsavin

The main active ingredient of this drug is also vinpocetine.

One of Cavinton’s analogues with a lower price. About 2 times. The drug is used to improve cerebral circulation, dilate blood vessels in the brain, and improve blood flow.

In addition, the drug relaxes blood vessels, which reduces the threat of ischemia and strokes. Available in tablet form.

Cinnarizine

This drug is actively used for labyrinthine disorders, tinnitus, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

In pharmacy chains, this drug can be purchased for only 15-25 rubles . The active ingredient of this drug is cinnarizine. Available in tablet form.

Actovegin

• This drug helps improve trophism, activate metabolic processes in tissues, and stimulate regeneration processes.
• Essentially, it is a deproteinized calf blood extract that contains nucleic acid derivatives and low molecular weight peptides.
• It leads to activation of cellular metabolism due to increased transport and accumulation of glucose and oxygen.

It should be borne in mind that Actovegin can be used not only intravenously or orally, but also externally, and this is its main advantage.

The medicine costs about 120 rubles.

Mexidol

It is a domestic product, part of the group of new generation antioxidant drugs. Mexidol and Cavinton are often used simultaneously to treat cerebral circulatory disorders.

Available in the form of tablets and solution for injection. Tablets cost from 200 rubles, the solution will cost about 400 rubles.

Which analogues of Cavinton should you give preference to?

Summarizing the above, we can say that the best analogues of Cavinton in tablets are drugs such as:

• Vinpocetine;
• Korsavin;
• Bravinton.

If you need to choose an effective injection solution, you should pay attention to the following drugs:

• Mexidol;
• Bravinton;
• Vinpocetine.

1. Separately, it is worth noting the drug Actovegin, which can be used not only for intravenous administration or taken orally, but also used as an effective external remedy.
2. Despite the fact that Cavinton is considered a fairly effective drug with a wide spectrum of action, many people prefer its analogues.
3. The main reason is that domestic medications with similar effects are lower in cost.

Also, some of the analogues have a wider range of indications and are available in other dosage forms. In any case, the decision to use a specific medication should be made only by a specialist, focusing on the characteristics of your body.

Video: Nootropic Cavinton

Cavinton is used in neurology for many diseases and their consequences. Used for acute and recovery stages of coronary artery disease, stroke, cerebral atherosclerosis, diseases of vision and hearing