"Pantogram" in neonates: indications
"Pantogram" is used in neonates for the treatment of the following neurological diseases: damage to the nervous system received during pregnancy, trauma, birth lesions of the nervous system, hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, convulsive, epilepsy, excessive excitability of the nervous system, sleep disorders. The drug improves absorption by the brain of oxygen, has a mild sedative effect without causing drowsiness.
"Pantogram" quickly normalizes sleep, reduces irritability, relieves cramps, stimulates anabolic processes in neurons, promotes the normalization of metabolism in the brain, has analgesic properties. Newborns used the drug solution with different flavors.
Treatment of newborns "Pantogam"
Syrup "Pantogram" can be given to newborns from the first days of life. Dose means and duration of treatment determined by the physician based on the condition of the disease and the severity of the pathological process. The maximum daily amount for infants should not exceed 1 mg. This dose divided into 2 doses – morning and evening. "Pantogram" give the child 15 minutes after feeding.
Drug treatment is carried out in a specific pattern. In the first 7-10 days dose of medication is gradually increased up to the maximum capacity, it is necessary to monitor the reaction of the newborn. In the main period "Pantogram" give the maximum possible extent. Then, within 10-12 days, the dosage should be gradually lowered until its full abolition. The duration of treatment can range from 1 to 6 months. If necessary, a second course begin only after 3-6 months.
Side effects and contraindications to the use of Pantogam"
The drug is most often well tolerated. Side effects include: allergic rash, nausea, drowsiness, rhinitis, conjunctivitis. The development of such symptoms is not grounds for termination of treatment. However, you need to inform about their appearance of the doctor. This will allow time to make adjustments in the treatment plan.
You cannot use "Pantogram" in combination with other drugs-nootropics. The tool enhances the action of sulfonamides, procaine, reduces the side effects of barbiturates, ANTIEPILEPTICS. "Pantogram" is contraindicated in severe diseases of the kidneys, with hypersensitivity to it.