In the modern world, such concepts as stress, nervous tension, fatigue are, unfortunately, familiar to many. You can often hear the phrase: “Well, drink Glycine.” Most people associate Glycine with a sedative , and not everyone knows that the range of its use is much wider. The drug Eltacin is an analogue of Glycine, but it is not so widely known and many have not even heard of it.
The main properties, indications for use of these drugs, as well as their similarities and differences will be discussed below.
How does the drug work?
Eltacin is a combination drug based on amino acid substitutes: glycine, glutamic acid, cystine. These substances are regulators of metabolic processes, improve the intracellular concentration of glutathione, and stimulate redox processes in the tissues of internal organs. The mechanism of action of the drug allows it to have the following properties on the human body:
- Antioxidant effect - helps reduce the impact of free radicals on myocardial function.
- Antihypoxic – provides internal organs and systems with sufficient oxygen.
- Increases endurance of the cardiovascular system.
- Restores a person’s mental and physical condition.
- Increases the contractile function of the myocardium.
- Increases physical performance.
- Accelerates the recovery of the body, increases performance after illnesses.
The presence of glutathionine in the drug allows you to protect the body from free radicals and influence the cause of vegetative-vascular dystonia. Cystine in the drug is involved in the absorption and stimulation of proteins and hormones, in particular vasopressin and oxytocin. Glutamic acid is a neurotransmitter, promotes the stimulation of hormones, and also stimulates the functioning of brain cells, which allows it to work much better. Glycine functions as a metabolic regulator, normalizes the functioning of the nervous system, reduces psycho-emotional stress, eliminates increased irritability, facilitates falling asleep, and ensures easy awakening.
The drug "Glycine"
Glycine comes in the form of small white tablets that have a sweetish taste. The main active ingredient is the amino acid Glycine ; the composition also includes auxiliary substances - methylcellulose and magnesium stearate.
Glycine regulates metabolism, reduces emotional stress, improves cerebral circulation, and reduces the toxic effects of alcohol. Indications for its use are:
- Decreased mental performance.
- Stress, emotional tension.
- Increased excitability.
- Insomnia, frequent awakenings.
- Aggressive behavior in children and adolescents.
- Vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD).
- Neuroses.
- Recovery period after traumatic brain injury.
- Memory problems.
- Dizziness.
- Consequences of alcohol or drug intoxication.
The amino acid is also found in many products: beef, lamb, chicken, fish, quail eggs, dairy products, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, walnuts and pine nuts, sesame seeds, ginger, basil and products containing gelatin (marmalade, jelly, jellied meat).
When is Eltacin prescribed?
The instructions for the drug indicate that the drug can be taken by adults and children over 12 years of age. Despite this information, doctors sometimes prescribe the drug to younger children. The main indications for the use of this drug are the following conditions:
- chronic heart failure in children and adults;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- prevention of nervous tension;
- restoration of strength after illnesses;
- recovery after intense sports activities.
The drug can be taken for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. It is well tolerated by the human body, has no contraindications, helps a person normalize their mental state and increase their performance.
Most often, Eltacin is prescribed for heart failure or vegetative-vascular dystonia. Its intake will increase intracellular glutathione, stimulate redox processes, provide internal organs with the necessary amount of oxygen, thereby eliminating the development of hypoxia in the tissues of internal organs. With regular use of the drug, it affects the contractility of the myocardium, relieves shortness of breath, and improves the well-being of patients with heart failure.
Indications for use
As part of complex therapy it is used for:
- chronic heart failure;
- physical and mental exhaustion (in adults and children);
- disorders of the autonomic system;
- psycho-emotional stress (exams, conflict situations, etc.);
- deviant behavior in children;
- increased excitability, sleep disturbances, emotional instability;
- ischemic stroke;
- mental retardation (children);
- recovery after serious illnesses.
How to use?
Eltacin tablets are taken orally, chewed or kept in the mouth until completely dissolved. The dose of the drug is determined by the doctor individually for each patient, taking into account the diagnosis, age, and characteristics of the body.
For complex treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia, it is recommended to take 1 tablet of the drug 3 times a day.
The course of treatment is 1 – 3 months. If necessary, treatment with the drug can be repeated.
Patients with a history of heart failure of the first or third class are recommended to take 1 tablet three times a day. The duration of treatment, as with VSD, is 1 – 3 months. To restore the body after illnesses or during prolonged physical activity, it is recommended to take one tablet 2 – 3 times a day for 14 days.
For children over 12 years of age, Eltacin can only be prescribed by a doctor. The recommended dose of the medicine is 1 tablet 2 times a day. Despite the fact that the drug is well tolerated by the body, it is prohibited to adjust the dosage or interrupt the treatment course.
The advantage of the drug is its ability to be used in combination with other medications for the treatment of heart failure. Doctors often prescribe the drug in combination with ACE inhibitors, diuretics, aldosterone antagonists and adrenergic blockers. When taking the drug, it is important to strictly adhere to the recommended dosage of the drug, not to exceed the dose of medication and strictly adhere to the doctor’s recommendations.
Contraindications and side effects
Clinical trials, as well as reviews from those who took Eltacin tablets, show that the medicine is well tolerated and has no contraindications. The only exception to taking the drug is individual intolerance to the composition of the drug. Research has not been conducted on whether the drug can be used by children under 11 years of age, or by pregnant women, but many experts often prescribe it to both young children and expectant mothers. There is no information about adverse reactions.
No adverse reactions were identified after taking the drug. However, if a person is hypersensitive to the composition of the drug, skin itching, rashes and other manifestations of allergies may appear. If such symptoms appear, you should stop taking the drug and seek help from a doctor.
How to replace Eltacin?
There are no direct analogues of the drug "Eltacin", but there are several identical drugs according to the mechanism of action. The most common ones include Neurox and Cardioxipin. Such drugs have antihypoxic properties, protect cell membranes from the effects of free radicals, and can be used for vegetative-vascular dystonia, heart failure or ischemic heart disease. In addition, the mechanism of action of such drugs is more extensive, since they can be taken in case of impaired cerebral circulation. Eltacin analogues have a different composition and are not used in pediatrics or during pregnancy, as they have many contraindications and side effects. Only a doctor can replace Elticin with another medicine.
List of analogues
There are quite a large number of drugs that can act as replacements, so you can easily choose the best drug for yourself.
Analogues:
- Glycine Bio (additionally contains povidone).
- Armadin (combination drug, nootropic, antioxidant).
- Glutamic acid (has a similar therapeutic effect to Glycine).
Table comparing drug analogues by cost. Data was last updated on 09/04/2020 00:05.
| Glycine | Found in 3 pharmacies | from: 50.00 rub. up to: 4960.00 rub. | |||
| 50.00 | BUY | ||||
| Pharmacy Dialogue | Glycine forte tablets No. 20 | 82.00 | BUY | ||
| Pharmacy Medic | Magnesium Glycinate Plus (as magnesium bisglycinate) caps. No. 120 | 4960.00 | BUY | ||
| Armadin | Found in 2 pharmacies | from: 1384.00 rub. up to: 2990.00 rub. | |||
| 1384.00 | BUY | ||||
| Pharmacy Medic | Armadin Long tab. 500 mg No. 40 | 2990.00 | BUY | ||
| Phenibut | Found in 2 pharmacies | from: 102.00 rub. up to: 109.00 rub. | |||
| 102.00 | BUY | ||||
| ZdravCity | Phenibut tablets 250 mg 20 pcs. | 109.00 | BUY | ||
| Name | Price | Details | ||
| Motherwort | from 57.00 rub. | hide see prices in detail | ||
| 57.00 | BUY | |||
| ZdravCity | ZdravSiti Valerian and motherwort for nervous tension and sleep disturbances capsules 30 pcs. | 165.00 | BUY | |
| 79.00 | BUY | ||
| Pharmacy Dialogue | Piracetam capsules 400 mg No. 60 | 134.00 | BUY |
| 196.00 | BUY |
| 380.00 | BUY | ||
| ZdravCity | Noopept tablets 10 mg 50 pcs. | 402.00 | BUY |
Reviews from doctors about the drug Eltacin
Sergey Varlamov, 43 years old, Moscow, cardiologist
I can only leave a positive response about the medicine Eltacin. I use it quite often in my practice and prescribe it to my patients in the complex treatment of VSD or heart failure. This drug belongs to metabolite drugs, that is, those that have a positive effect on the body's metabolic processes. Eltacin provides a combination of three amino acids: glycine, L-glutamic acid and L-cystine, each containing 70 mg. All amino acids are natural metabolites, so taking them has only a positive effect on the human body. Some of my colleagues do not consider it necessary to use Eltacin tablets, but I believe my observations and the results of clinical trials, which have proven that the medicine works and can significantly improve the lives of people suffering from heart pathologies, as well as those who constantly experience psychological stress or are engaged in heavy work. physical work. I recommend that my patients take 1 tablet three times a day. The treatment course usually does not exceed 2 months. The drug has no toxic effect on the body, can be used in combination with other drugs, and also provides an excellent therapeutic effect.
Svetlana Egorova, 38 years old, Omsk, general practitioner
I occasionally recommend Eltacin tablets to my patients who suffer from heart failure. The drug is very good, and taking it will improve metabolic processes, relieve a person from shortness of breath, and increase performance. The only thing you should always pay attention to is that this drug should be used in combination with other medications for heart failure. The advantage of the drug is that it is very well tolerated and has no contraindications. Ego can also be taken for preventive purposes for those individuals who are engaged in hard work. The main thing is to avoid self-medication, and if heart problems appear, consult a specialist.
Valentin Semenov, Vladivostok, 41 years old, cardiologist
As far as I know, the drug Eltacin underwent clinical trials in 4 laboratories in Moscow. The examination protocol showed that it really works and can improve the quality of life of patients suffering from heart failure or vegetative-vascular dystonia. There is an effect from this application, but it may not be felt immediately. The drug is ideally combined with antihypertensive drugs and vasodilators. Personally, in my practice, people who took Eltacin for 1 - 2 months experienced visible improvements, shortness of breath decreased, heart rate normalized, and performance increased. My patients have told me more than once that after taking this medicine, it was as if they “breathed in” new life!
Katerina Mironova, 30 years old, Krasnodar, practicing cardiologist
I have been working as a cardiologist not so long ago, only 5 years, but during this short period I was once again convinced that a healthy heart still needs to be looked for. Every day very young people come to see me with complaints of heart pain, tachycardia, shortness of breath with minor physical exertion. This is all quite sad, but I can say with great confidence that most of my patients are to blame for the fact that they have such cardiac problems. The fact is that, when collecting anamnesis from such patients, it is revealed that they smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, are often nervous, do not deny themselves alcohol, and often engage in home treatment. All these factors have a negative impact on the body and the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. I often advise such patients to change their lifestyle, since they are already at risk of developing a heart attack or stroke in the future. To improve their general condition, I often advise treatment with Eltacin tablets, which have a pronounced antioxidant effect, regulate metabolic processes, normalize and restore redox processes. Taking this medicine allows oxygen to penetrate the tissues much faster, thereby reducing the risk of cholesterol plaques forming in the vascular walls. I most often prescribe a 2-month treatment course for my patients. Those who took the drug noticed visible improvements, they were no longer bothered by headaches, chronic fatigue and drowsiness, and shortness of breath also noticeably disappeared. I believe that this medicine truly works, it’s not for nothing that there are so many positive reviews about it online!
Kristina Smirnova, 46 years old, Moscow, cardiologist
I often use the drug Eltacin in my practice in the complex treatment of VSD and angina. Since it appeared on the market, it has become much easier to treat cardiac and vascular diseases. This medicine has the ability to normalize myocardial metabolism, reduce tissue hypoxia, thereby improving blood flow through the vessels. I believe that this remedy can also influence the cause itself, since most diseases of the heart and nervous system develop against the background of nervous shock. Taking Eltacin will help regulate metabolic processes, increase vascular tone, and improve physical and psychological health. In order to experience visible results from taking the drug, it must be used for at least 1 month. My patients are satisfied with the results of the drug, and most importantly, it does not cause any side effects and improves their quality of life.
Konstantin Fedotov, 50 years old, Krasnoyarsk
The problem of cardiovascular diseases is one of the most common among the population, and such diseases concern not only the adult population, but also very young people, and sometimes teenagers. Of course, coping with such pathologies is not easy, but if a person promptly seeks help from specialists, they can be kept under control. One of the drugs that will help improve the general condition of patients is Eltacin tablets, which can stimulate the intracellular level of the antioxidant system. This drug is very well tolerated by the human body. Clinical trials, as well as the practice of using this product, show that not a single case of side effects has been recorded after taking it. Eltacin is a domestically produced metabolite drug that has cardioprotective and antioxidant effects and is indicated in a complex for the treatment of chronic heart failure. I recommend that my patients take 1 tablet 3 times a day for at least 1 month. The drug should be taken in combination with other medications, but only after consultation with a specialist.
Margarita Kravchenko, 42 years old, Yalta, pediatrician
Every year in my practice there are more and more children suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia, so a drug such as Eltacin is considered an ideal adjuvant for children. It is recommended for teenagers, but for children under 10 years old, it can be replaced with Elkar. Both drugs allow you to restore metabolism, improve the functioning of internal organs, and provide the body with energy and health. Taking the drug Eltacin will allow you to restore natural processes in the body, improve memory, concentration, and increase mental abilities. VSD in children and adolescents most often has a hereditary nature, and there is no need to treat this condition, but it is absolutely necessary to support the body. I recommend that my patients take 1 tablet of Eltacin 2 times a day. The treatment course is 1 month, if necessary it can be extended. The main thing is not to self-medicate, but to pay attention to the child’s complaints and his general health in a timely manner! Consultation with a pediatrician will help solve the problem!
Reviews about Eltatsin
The drug has a diverse effect - mainly on the central nervous system and autonomic system , as well as on metabolic processes in the myocardium . The body's defense systems against stress are directly related to the amino acid glycine , which has a stress-protective effect, improves memory and attention, and reduces psycho-emotional stress. Glutamic acid increases resistance to hypoxia , improves oxygen transport to tissues and its rational use.
Cystine is considered as a detoxifier and antioxidant . In general, the drug is considered as an antioxidant . The use of Eltacin is indicated for many diseases and conditions, but reviews more often contain information about its use for functional disorders of the autonomic nervous system in adults and children. All patients who left reviews are satisfied with its effect - they note its effectiveness, low price and the absence of adverse reactions.
- “... My daughter was prescribed for VSD and took it for about two months. Everything got better: sleep was restored, my hands stopped getting cold, the headaches stopped.”
- “... The remedy is really good, it was prescribed for a 10-year-old child for VSD.”
- “... The drug coped with our problem - our daughter is in adolescence and has a constant decline in mood or outbursts of emotions with scandals, weakness and headache.”
- “...Took my 14-year-old daughter, they are very effective for VSD: headaches and mood swings disappeared. I thought it was a transitional age, but it turned out to be a disease.”
- “...Very good and safe tablets. They were prescribed to my 13-year-old son and he took it for 1.5 months. Weakness, headaches and decreased attention went away. I began to do well in my studies. I'm glad".
- “... The drug is great - I took it for 2 months, the fatigue, hysterics and irritability, constant headaches in the evening went away.”
