Neuro Stada®
definition
Neuro Stada® is a drug from Stada Arzneimittel AG for the treatment of neurological diseases associated with a deficiency in vitamins B1 and B6.
Effects
The most effective components of the drug are Thiamine (Vitamin B1) and Pyrimidine (Vitamin B6).
General information
Vitamin B1 and vitamin B6, like all vitamins, are important nutritional components which, if consumed in a small amount, are also important neurological failure symptoms being able to lead. The intake of preparations containing additional vitamins is necessary or recommended under certain conditions. Under certain circumstances, there may be an increased need for vitamins (Pregnant women, dialysis patients), or there is an absorption disorder in which the absorption of vitamins from the Intestines is disturbed.
Neuro Stada® is pharmacy-only and prescription-free available. Health insurance companies usually do not pay for treatment with this drug. Exceptions are symptoms of deficiency that cannot be treated with a change in diet.
Risk of vitamin deficiency
The risk of being deficient in vitamins B1 and B6 is relatively low in the western industrialized countries. A balanced diet should normally provide the healthy body with adequate amounts. Vitamin B1 is especially in Whole grain products, Legumes, flesh (especially pig), fish, Walnuts and vegetables contain. Vitamin B6 is mostly in flesh (Chicken, turkey, beef, pork, liver), fish, Dairy products, vegetables and fruit contain.
However, there are some factors that can cause vitamin deficiency. So can a high Alcohol consumption, being underweight, and an unbalanced diet be responsible for a defect. Also certain diseases like Crohn's disease and Celiac diseasethat the Affect the gastrointestinal tract, can lead to a deficiency.
Areas of application
Neuro Stada® is used for neurological diseases of the entire body when there is a proven deficiency of vitamin B1 and vitamin B6. This is for example one Polyneuropathy (Functional and sensory disorders) the case.
Symptoms
Symptoms that speak for a deficiency in vitamin B1 and vitamin B6 deficiency, and thus possibly in favor of taking Neuro Stada® Sensory disturbances especially at Hands and Feet, Memory problems, and States of confusion. If such symptoms occur, however, a doctor should always be consulted first for clarification.
Interactions
There may be interactions with other drugs. So can the effect of the anti-Parkinson agent L-dopa be weakened when taking Neuro Stada®.
Determine Antibiotics (Cycloserine, isoniazid) and oral contraceptives ("The pill“) Can weaken the effect of vitamin B6.
Overdoses
In general, the ingredients of Neuro Stada® are considered to be non-toxic. Unwanted effects can only occur when very large doses are taken. These effects make themselves felt neurological disorders noticeable. An overdose that takes weeks nerve damaging and lead to symptoms that were actually the focus of the treatment, such as Paresthesia in the hands.
Side effects
In general, side effects of Neuro Stada® can usually be traced back to an overdose. Side effects that can be associated with vitamin B1 in particular are sweats, hives, and increased blood pressure Heart rate. Prolonged intake of too much vitamin B6 can lead to sensory disturbances, especially in the hands and feet.
Contraindications
Neuro Stada® must not be taken if one allergy against one of the components.
It should also be noted that an intake in the pregnancy and Lactation should be monitored by a doctor and the values of the maximum daily dose may only be exceeded in the event of a proven vitamin deficiency.
For Vitamin B1 this value is included 1.4-1.6mg, For Vitamin B6 at 2.4-2.6mg.
It should be noted that the ingredients of Neuro Stada® pass into breast milk, and vitamin B6 in breastfeeding women Inhibit milk production can.
