The normal functioning of the brain directly depends on blood circulation in the vessels and capillaries. Together with the blood, nutrients and oxygen are supplied to this vital organ. In a healthy body, the regulation of cerebral blood flow is carried out independently and does not require other interventions. However, due to a number of reasons, at any age, blood circulation may deteriorate, which leads to a decrease in mental abilities, reaction speed and thinking. To treat this condition, the doctor prescribes medications to improve memory and normalize cerebral circulation. There is an extensive list of such drugs, each of which must be selected by a specialist.

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  To whom are such medicines indicated?

  Drugs that improve blood circulation in the brain are used in different age groups of the population. They allow you to normalize the functioning of the brain in infants after birth herbs and intrauterine oxygen starvation. In school-age children, the problem of blood supply to the vessels of the brain may appear as a result of an increased load from the educational process.

  The main signs of circulatory disorders in the brain are dizziness, pain in the head, convulsions and numbness of the extremities, tinnitus or a feeling of "congestion" of the ear passages. Many people have intermittent flashes of heat or chills, nausea, and vomiting. Over time, there is a decrease in mental abilities and performance, impaired hearing and vision.

  Cerebrovascular accidents are often detected in adults who are subject to severe stress and nervous strain. In addition, drugs that improve vascular nutrition are used for:

  • Atherosclerosis.
  • Osteochondrosis.
  • Thrombosis.

  In old age, the risk of cerebrovascular accident increases several times. In older people, impaired blood flow is most often caused by blockage of blood vessels with cholesterol, hypertension, scoliosis, and osteochondrosis. Left untreated, a person may experience life-threatening conditions such as stroke or brain tumors.

  Drug groups

  It is necessary to take medications when the first clinical signs of impaired cerebral circulation appear. All drugs to improve blood flow in the brain are divided into 3 groups:

  • Vasodilators (dilate blood vessels).
  • Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents (prevent blood clots).
  • Nootropics.

  The choice of the necessary group of drugs is established by the attending physician on an individual basis after examining the body and making an accurate diagnosis. Self-medication can be not only ineffective, but also fatal. All medicines have contraindications and can cause side effects.

  

  Vasodilators

  Vasodilator drugs increase blood flow to brain tissues and act at the cellular level. They improve mental abilities by stimulating metabolism and metabolic processes in brain cells. They can be used both regularly and as needed during exacerbation of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Vasodilators according to the mechanism of action and composition are divided into several types. These include:

  • calcium antagonists.
  • Alkaloids.
  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
  • Adrenoblockers.

  Calcium antagonists relax the arteries of the cerebral vessels without directly affecting the tone of the veins. These are one of the most common drugs used to correct vascular disorders throughout the body. These include:

  • Isoptin.
  • Finoptin.
  • Kordafen.
  • Lomir.
  • Lacipil.
  • Klentiazem.
  • Cinnarizine.
  • Nimodipine.

  Often calcium antagonists are prescribed for cerebral atherosclerosis. Before using them, you need to visit a neurologist and a cardiologist. They are usually prescribed as a permanent medication for lifelong use.

  A sparing effect and a minimum number of contraindications have preparations based on the alkaloid of a garden plant - periwinkle. They act as an antispasmodic, which relaxes the vessels of the brain. They provide nerve cells with normal nutrition and improve metabolic processes in the brain. The best preparations based on alkaloid are:

  • Vinpocetine.
  • Cavinton.
  • Bravinton.
  • Telektol.

  Preparations based on Gingko biloba extract contribute to the improvement of blood circulation. They strengthen veins and arteries, destroy free radicals and relieve vasospasm. The most common herbal remedies are Tanakan, Bilobil and Ginkor Fort. They can be used without a doctor's prescription.

  Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are used in acute heart failure and in the post-stroke period. They are strictly prescribed by the attending physician and their use must be carried out under the supervision of the medical staff. The most famous remedy of this group is Papaverine. Adrenoblockers have similar properties and their use is relevant after myocardial infarction, with cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension.

  

  Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents

  In acute disorders of cerebral circulation, the use of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants is indicated. Their action is to reduce the viscosity and improve the fluidity of the blood. They prevent the formation of blood clots and are sometimes prescribed to prevent stroke and heart attack. In chronic cardiovascular diseases, tablets are used regularly in a small dosage. The most famous drugs in this group include:

  • Ticlid.
  • Plavix.
  • Curantyl.
  • Trental.

  Tablets must be prescribed by a doctor, as they can cause side effects. These include allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, pain in the joints and abdomen, indigestion. During treatment, patients should have regular blood tests to monitor blood clotting.

  Nootropics

  Nootropic drugs contribute to the normalization of metabolism in brain cells, improve memory and cognitive functions. This is the most common group of medications that can be used by healthy people to improve mental performance and prevent overwork and depression. Other indications for the use of nootropics include:

  • Senile dementia (dementia).
  • Prevention of ischemic strokes.
  • Vegetative-vascular dystonia.
  • Memory impairment.
  • Deterioration of concentration and speed of thinking.

  Nootropics have a mild sedative, psychostimulant, antiasthenic, antidepressant and antiepileptic effect. They affect higher cortical functions and improve thinking, attention and speech. Their use helps to increase the clarity of consciousness and the level of wakefulness. Nootropics do not cause dependence and psychomotor agitation. The list of drugs in this group:

  • Piracetam. The most common drug for improving cerebral circulation in the form of capsules, tablets and ampoules for injection. Can be used by children from 1 year old. It is indicated for memory impairment, absent-mindedness, speech disorders, depression, frequent headaches and dizziness. Side effects of the drug include irritability, anxiety and sleep disturbances. The analogues of the remedy include - Lucetam, Biotropil, Nootropil.
  • Pramiracetam. Improves the ability to learn and remember. It does not have a calming effect and does not affect the autonomic nervous system. The effect can be seen only after 1-1.5 months from the start of application. Contraindicated during pregnancy. Analogue - Pramistar.
  • Vinpocetine. Helps improve blood flow in the cerebral vessels. Widely used in neurology and ophthalmology. Treatment is carried out in courses of 1 month. May cause a decrease in blood pressure. Analogues - Cavinton, Neurovin, Vinpocetine, Vicebrol.
  • Phenibut. It is indicated for disorders of cerebral circulation, accompanied by neurosis, insomnia, asthenia and dysfunction of the vestibular apparatus. The medicine normalizes metabolism in tissues, saturates cells with oxygen and improves blood circulation. The course of treatment - from a month. Analogs - Bifren, Noofen and Noobut.
  • Hopantenic acid. Produced in the form of tablets. It helps to reduce motor excitability, normalizes behavioral reactions and activates mental activity. Apply the drug in courses of 1 month.
  • Pyritinol. For adults, it is available in the form of tablets, for children - suspensions. It has a pronounced neuroprotective effect, increases the resistance of the brain to hypoxia and stabilizes cell membranes. Effective for asthenia, depressive disorders and vegetative-vascular dystonia. Rarely causes side effects.
  • Glycine. The safest drug for improving metabolic processes in muscles and brain tissues. It is used to improve brain activity, normalize sleep and psycho-emotional state. The tool may be included in the treatment of stroke, the effects of traumatic brain injury and poisoning with alcohol and other toxic substances.
  • Cerebrolysin. Available only in the form of injections. Improves metabolic processes in the brain. It is used for diseases accompanied by a malfunction of the nervous system, after operations on the brain, with mental retardation in children.
  • Actovegin. Indications for use are cerebrovascular insufficiency, stroke, traumatic brain injury. Available in the form of tablets and solution for injection. Usually well tolerated and does not cause side effects. Can be used during pregnancy and lactation.

In the human body, blood is the main supplier of oxygen and nutrients for every cell in our body, and any violation of blood circulation has negative consequences. Especially dangerous is the violation of cerebral blood supply, which can cause persistent functional disorders in the body. There are several reasons for this problem, and in each case it is necessary to carry out appropriate treatment. Modern pharmacology offers various drugs that improve cerebral circulation, which are prescribed depending on the indications.

Groups of drugs that improve cerebral circulation

To eliminate problems with the blood supply to the brain, several groups of drugs are used:

• drugs that prevent platelets from sticking together
• vasodilator drugs
• drugs that regulate clotting
• nootropic drugs
• psychostimulants

Their action is aimed at:

• activation of impulse input into
• neutralization of free radicals that destroy vascular cells
• improvement of working and long-term memory
• increased concentration
• intensification of cerebral circulation
• optimization of glucose uptake by nerve cells
• restoration of brain activity and vital functions after traumatic brain injury or

Medicines to improve blood circulation in the brain contain herbal ingredients or chemical compounds. Some drugs are recommended for the prevention of cerebrovascular disorders, others are intended for treatment.

Depending on the degree of exposure, certain drugs are recommended for use without a prescription, but most of them require a prescription from a doctor and full control of the treatment process.

Learn about drugs that improve cerebral circulation in this video.

Preparations based on extracts from plants

For the prevention and treatment of disorders of the blood supply to the brain, drugs of natural origin are used. Due to the content of natural ingredients, these have a minimum of contraindications and are available for sale without a doctor's prescription.

The active ingredient is alkaloids derived from plants.

The most common preparations based on periwinkle and gingko biloba.

When they are received:

• antispasmodic effect on the walls of blood vessels
• prevention of blood clots
• improved metabolism in brain cells
• activation of blood circulation in the brain
• protection against free radicals
• reduction of swelling of the brain tissue

The extract from the periwinkle is part of the preparations:

• Cavinton
• Telektol
• Vero-Vinpocetine
• Bravinton
• Vinpocetine

Preparations containing Gingko biloba extract include:

• memory
• Ginkoum
• Ginkgo Bilobba +
• Doppelhertz
• Bilobil
• Ginkor Fort
• Tanakan

When taking such drugs on your own, you should strictly adhere to the instructions and it is advisable to consult a doctor. You need to be especially careful if any other drugs are used in combination with these drugs.

Fibrinolytics and anticoagulants

Fibrinolytic drugs are used to dissolve already formed or newly formed blood clots in the blood vessels of the brain, which greatly facilitates blood flow. Under the influence of these agents, fibrin filaments are split and the thrombus is destroyed.

The principle of their action is to interrupt or weaken the process of calcium accumulation, which can provoke the degradation of cell membranes, the accumulation of arachidonic acid and the formation of vasoactive metabolites. Thus, under the influence of these drugs, pathological changes in the processes of cerebral metabolism and blood circulation in the ischemic zone are corrected.

Among them:

• Cordipin
• Norvax
• Cinnarizine
• Arifon
• Diacordin
• plendy
• Stugeron
• Lacipil
• Brainal
• Logimax

Preparations differ in composition and have individual spectra of action. The appointment of calcium channel blockers is done both for the treatment of acute stages of cerebrovascular pathologies, and at the stage of the chronic course of the disease.

Nootropic drugs

Nootropics are compounds that stimulate metabolic processes in the brain. The mechanism of their effect on the body is not fully understood, but their mediator and metabolic effects have been accurately established.

The results of taking nootropics are:

• memory improvement;
• enhancement of intellectual functions
• increase in brain resistance to prolonged oxygen starvation
• reduction in the manifestation of neurological disorders
• improving human performance
• recovery after stroke, brain injury

This is due to the possibility of such drugs:

• stimulate metabolic processes in the cells of nerve fibers
• improve bioenergy and plastic metabolism in nerve tissues
• protect brain cells from hypoxia
• activate the utilization of glucose by brain cells
• stimulate the biosynthesis of adenosine triphosphoric acid, proteins, phospholipids, ribonucleic acid
• stimulate the transmission of excitation in CNS neurons
• protect the brain from adverse effects (stress, extreme temperatures)
• activate reparative processes

This group of correctors of cerebral circulation includes:

• Piracetam
• Glycine
• Pyritinol
• Nootropil
• Cerebrolysin
• Phezam

Nootropics can be prescribed both to obtain a therapeutic result, and for prevention purposes. It should be borne in mind that the nootropic effect occurs gradually.

The use of drugs to correct cerebral circulation

The list of drugs that help improve, activate and restore the blood supply to the brain is extremely wide. They have significant differences both in terms of the principle of exposure, and, if possible, to be used as part of complex therapy, and in the presence of contraindications. This gives great opportunities for providing an individual approach to the patient when prescribing the appropriate treatment. In this case, one cannot ignore the cause of the problem with blood flow in the brain.

With cervical osteochondrosis

One of the most common diseases that causes impaired blood supply to the brain is cervical osteochondrosis. With its development, edema, inflammation and damage to the tissues and nerve fibers around the intervertebral joints occur. This weakens the impulses that enter the blood vessels, causes their spasm, disrupts the blood supply to the brain, and creates congestion in the bloodstream.

The human brain is a unique organ that simultaneously controls millions of processes and whose capabilities have not yet been fully explored. This is an amazing creation of nature, very sensitive to lack of oxygen. Cell death occurs after only 5 minutes without a blood supply. Therefore, in order to have an active childhood, high performance in youth and a clear head in old age, it is necessary to have normal blood circulation in the brain. Violation of the blood supply is treatable thanks to the possibilities of modern pharmacology.

When is circulatory stimulation necessary?

A healthy body independently regulates blood circulation, this process is called autoregulation. For certain reasons, blood circulation is disturbed, as a result of which oxygen starvation begins in brain cells.

Lack of oxygen can be recognized by the characteristic symptoms:

• Frequent headaches;
• Regular dizziness;
• memory disorder;
• Pain in the eyes, worse on moving the eyes and in the evening;
• Noise and ringing in the ears;
• Change in perception and consciousness.

• Children born by caesarean section and experienced asphyxia due to entanglement of the umbilical cord, as well as other birth injuries. This category always has a risk of postnatal encephalopathy, cerebral palsy, and vascular epilepsy.
• Children during puberty, they have a risk of spasms of cerebral vessels during hormonal changes. Adolescents, when their mental load increases in the process of studying the school curriculum.
• Adults with diseases that are associated with impaired blood supply to the brain (postoperative arterial thrombi, atherosclerosis, cervical osteochondrosis);
• elderly people who have a high risk of developing vascular atherosclerosis and stroke due to a decrease in the elasticity of the vessel walls.

Experts do not recommend prescribing drugs to restore cerebral circulation on their own. These are serious drugs that have many side effects. The use of such drugs is justified for restoring pressure, after an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, in vascular diseases.

Sometimes drugs are prescribed to strengthen memory and increase efficiency, but only after a medical diagnosis.

Therapy can either have a duration of several months or be lifelong.

How to improve blood circulation

To restore the blood supply to the brain, drugs of the following groups are used:

• Medicines that prevent thrombosis (anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents);
• Vasodilators (vasodilators);
• Nootropics that affect higher brain activity.

How the drugs work:

• Expand blood vessels;
• Reduce aggregation (gluing) of platelets;
• Reduce blood viscosity;
• Increase the plasticity of erythrocytes.

As a result, blood flow increases, blood supply improves, and brain cells are better supplied with oxygen and glucose, and their resistance to hypoxia increases.

Vasodilator drugs

This is a huge group of drugs that are used to treat various diseases. They dilate blood vessels, resulting in improved blood supply, therefore, the central nervous system and brain cells receive useful substances. They stimulate energy metabolism and cellular metabolism, increasing brain activity. Vasodilators are used as heart medicines.

calcium antagonists

They have a relaxing effect on the arteries, without changing the tone of the walls of the veins. Calcium blockers have long been successfully used in the treatment of pathologies of the cardiovascular system. Today, the 3rd generation of these drugs is being produced.

List of calcium antagonist drugs:

Antispasmodics

Antispasmodics expand the lumen and relax the muscles of the walls of blood vessels. Antispasmodics are the safest and mildest of vasodilators, but they should be taken with caution in people of age. This is due to the fact that they practically do not act on vessels affected by atherosclerosis, and distribute blood to healthy areas.

Therefore, older people are usually prescribed calcium antagonists. The most commonly used antispasmodics no-shpa and drotaverine hydrochloride.

Alpha blockers

These drugs normalize blood flow in the vessels of the brain and metabolism in tissues, help in case of oxygen starvation, which appeared as a result of vasospasm. Among them are Sermion and Nicergoline derivatives.

Combined drugs

They contain substances that have different effects.

This group includes:

• Vasobral- contains alphadihydroergocryptine and caffeine.
• Instenon- includes etofillin, etomivan, hexobendin.

Drugs that reduce blood viscosity

Antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants increase fluidity and reduce blood viscosity, which normalizes the blood supply to the brain.

Anticoagulants

• Warfarin;
• Heparin;
• Fragmin;
• Fraxiparine;
• Clexane.

Improve microcirculation and reduce blood clotting. Such drugs are allowed to be taken only after a doctor's prescription.

An urgent visit to the doctor is necessary only in the case when, after the use of anticoagulants, vomiting with blood, black feces and bruises on the body appear.

Antiplatelet agents

These drugs reduce the viscosity of the blood. Antiplatelet agents are indicated in case of a tendency to microstrokes and thrombosis. Helps prevent thromboembolism. If blood circulation is disturbed, they are prescribed after examining the patient and conducting tests.

This group includes:

• Curantyl;
• Aspirin;
• ThromboASS;
• Aspilat;
• Ticlopidin.

Preparations based on nicotinic acid

Vitamin PP, or nicotinic acid, dilates capillaries, but does not have a significant effect on large vessels. Sometimes such drugs are prescribed in case of cerebral circulation disorders. Their ability to lower the level of "bad" cholesterol reduces the fragility of the walls of blood vessels. In case of violation of the blood supply to the brain, Enduratin, Nikoshpan, Acipimox are prescribed.

Self-treatment with nicotinic acid can cause severe negative consequences, so vascular therapy should be carried out exclusively under the supervision of the attending physician. In the course of treatment, the doctor makes injections within several courses, then after the injections, tablets are prescribed.

Nootropics

This group includes the following tools:

• Piracetam;
• Glycine;
• Phenotropil;
• Pantogam;
• Cerebrolysin;
• Actovegin.

Nootropics are strong antioxidants that increase the body's resistance to harmful factors and resistance to oxygen starvation, improve cognitive activity and brain metabolism, prevent fatigue and depression, and increase mental performance.

Nootropics have the following indications for use:

• Memory disorders;
• Mental retardation in vascular pathology;
• Asthenic syndromes;
• Vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• Impaired mental function;
• problems concentrating;
• Ischemic strokes;
• Alcoholic encephalopathy.

Nootropics can be taken only after the appointment of the attending physician as a result of a thorough examination.

They are contraindicated in healthy people and affect only the affected tissues.

herbal remedies

The active substances of such drugs are alkaloids of plant origin. These drugs have almost no contraindications. Used to treat and prevent circulatory disorders of the brain. Particularly common are preparations based on periwinkle and biloba plants.

Biloba-based preparations have a complex effect on blood vessels:

• Remove vasospasm;
• Improve microcirculation;
• Improve permeability and strengthen the walls of blood vessels;
• Remove swelling of the brain.

The most popular drugs are:

You need to know that when taking medications based on ginkgo biloba, it is forbidden to drink blood-thinning drugs in order to avoid hemorrhage.

The intake of these drugs is long-term, and improvements can be observed after a month of treatment. The total duration of the course of therapy is approximately 3 months.

Medicines based on the periwinkle plant:

• Telektol;
• Cavinton;
• Vinpocetine;
• Vero-Vinpocetine;
• Bravinton.

These drugs are characterized as follows:

• Prevent thrombosis;
• Have an antispasmodic effect;
• Improve blood supply to the brain;
• Normalize metabolism in brain cells.

homeopathic remedies

Improving the functioning of the brain vessels is possible with the help of homeopathic remedies. One of them is golden iodine. It is prescribed in case of signs of impaired blood supply to the brain.

Among them:

Strengthening blood vessels

In the case of venous outflow and circulatory disorders of the brain, strengthening of the vessels is indicated.

For this purpose, take minerals and vitamins:

• Flucol, Flavit, Flaol - contain dihydroquercetin;
• Askorutin - includes vitamin P;
• Dietary supplements and vitamin complexes, including silicon, potassium, selenium.

Medicines after a stroke

Correctly chosen treatment tactics in case of acute cerebrovascular accident helps not only save the patient's life, but also increase the likelihood of restoring speech and motor functions, as well as improve the quality of life.

Ischemic stroke

It is the result of blockage of the vessel by an embolus or thrombus.

The following drugs are used in its treatment:

• Low molecular weight heparins(Clexane, Fraxiparine) can reduce the risk of embolism and reduce thrombus formation after a stroke.
• Drugs to reduce/break blood clots. They are not widely used (the effectiveness of Streptokinase has a low evidence base, Prourokinase is used in research centers, Tissue plasminogen activator is a rare drug).
• Indirect anticoagulants are prescribed a few weeks after heparins. This is Sinkumar, Warfarin.
• Antiplatelet agents begin the therapeutic course of the acute period of stroke. With intolerance to aspirin, Dipyridamole, Ticlopedin, Clopidogrel are prescribed.
• Drugs that lower blood pressure. Calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors start at a pressure above 180/105. This saves patients from recurrence of strokes.
• Low molecular weight dextrans: Rheomacrodex, Reopoliglyukin improve oxygen delivery to the brain, increasing the volume of circulating blood.
• Vasodilators Pentoxifylline, Vinpocetine and drugs that improve microcirculation in the vessels (Trental, Curantil).
• Nootropics taken during the recovery period.

Hemorrhagic stroke

Occurs after a rupture of a vessel in the brain, requires a slightly different tactic using dextrans and antihypertensives to replenish the amount of circulating blood. Most often, hemorrhagic stroke requires surgery, because without surgical treatment, the likelihood of death is high.

Preparations for cervical osteochondrosis

With this diagnosis, restoration of cerebral circulation is of paramount importance.

When choosing a medicine to improve the functioning of blood vessels and blood flow to the brain, doctors usually prescribe the following medications:

It should be remembered that medicines alone are not enough to cure osteochondrosis, a person's physical activity plays a key role.

What drugs to use during pregnancy?

In most situations, expectant mothers need medication to restore the blood supply to the brain when the fetus has placental insufficiency or hypoxia. The most common drugs for pregnant women are Instenon, Actovegin, Curantil.

If the dosage is not observed, headaches, tachycardia, reddening of the skin of the face may develop.

Medications to improve memory

In the human brain, which receives less oxygen, efficiency decreases. Concentration of attention, memory worsens, absent-mindedness appears. With such symptoms, you can contact a neurologist who will prescribe drugs that normalize brain function.

Such drugs have a psychotropic effect, their action is aimed at improving the blood supply to the vessels of the brain. They do not improve memory quality.

To restore brain activity, they usually prescribe:

The human body is a complex mechanism in which each organ and system supports the work of another. Oxygen supply, purification of the body, as well as maintaining the proper functioning of all its organs is carried out with the help of blood.

All processes of the body, both conscious and reflex, are controlled by our brain. And the proper functioning of the brain, the removal of fatigue toxins and oxygen supply is achieved with the help of the liver, heart and lungs.

brain activity

The brain controls the following groups of body functions:

• adjustment of the correct operation and execution of all physical and chemical processes in the body;
• control of consciousness and subconsciousness, regulation of the body's defenses;
• management and control of the work of the senses;
• management of emotions and emotional processes.

Circulation of the brain

Improper functioning of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and liver leads to impaired blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain. This process leads to oxygen starvation, which causes many diseases, deterioration of immunity, as well as weakening of the body as a whole. In addition, oxygen starvation is the cause of strokes and the death of brain cells, which leads to premature aging and death.

The well-coordinated work of pharmaceutical companies and scientists has led to the emergence of drugs that can deal with problems of blood circulation in the brain and improper functioning of blood vessels.

By influencing the walls of blood vessels, as well as the platelets of the body, the drugs tone, expand and cleanse the circulatory system of the brain. Most drugs to improve blood circulation are made on the basis of such means:

• nicotinic acid, which dilates blood vessels;
• calcium antagonists are used to relax the arteries and reduce pressure on the walls of blood vessels;
• plant alkaloids that tone the circulatory system.

Many types of drugs to improve cerebral circulation are sold without a prescription, as they do not contain prohibited substances in the composition. But some dangerous drugs cannot be bought without the consent of doctors, since their improper use is dangerous to health.

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Medicines to improve cerebral circulation are indicated for people who have disorders in the functioning of this organ caused by various reasons. There are many types of medicines that can cope with this task. An experienced specialist will help you choose the most suitable medicine that will improve blood circulation in the brain area.

Violation of cerebral circulation is a serious deviation, which modern drugs help to cope with. Their action is mainly aimed at increasing blood flow to the area. Thanks to this, the problem of oxygen starvation and lack of nutrients is solved, due to which the body is not able to fully function.

To normalize the process of blood circulation, the intake of drugs of different groups is required. The following medicines are considered the most useful:

1. Vasodilators, they are also vasodilators;
2. Nootropics that affect brain activity;
3. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents that prevent blood clots.

These and other medicines dilate blood vessels well, prevent platelets from sticking together, increase the elasticity of red blood cells and lower blood viscosity. Thanks to this result, brain cells get access to a sufficient amount of oxygen and nutrients, due to which the body develops resistance to hypoxia.

The drugs are designed to increase blood flow to the brain and thereby improve its supply of oxygen and other substances.

Vasodilators

Vasoconstrictor drugs that significantly improve cerebral circulation affect the entire circulatory system, and not just the vessels of a single organ. This leads to improved blood flow and saturation of cells with nutrients.

The most popular among vasodilating drugs are calcium antagonists. They are called calcium channel blockers. They help relieve tension from the arterial walls. In this case, the venous structures remain intact.

calcium antagonists

Drugs that belong to this pharmaceutical group have been used for several years to improve cerebral circulation. At the moment, their third generation has already been presented. Calcium antagonists dilate the arteries by relaxing their muscular walls. Venous vessels are not involved in this process. After the drug performs its main function, there is an increase in cerebral blood flow.

Calcium antagonists can affect the body as a whole. Therefore, their reception is possible only after a complete diagnosis.

The doctor should familiarize himself with the results of the patient's tests and, based on them, decide whether the person should be treated with vasodilator drugs. It is also determined with the dosage of the medication and the duration of the treatment course.

As mentioned earlier, there are 3 generations of potassium antagonists:

• 1st generation - "Diazem", "Dilakor", "Nifedipin", "Verapamil", "Finoptin", "Kordipin";
• 2nd generation - "Klentiazem", "Anipamil", "Tiapamil", "Felodipine", "Nasoldipin";
• 3rd generation - "Stamlo", "Norvask", "Amlodipine".

With each new generation, calcium antagonists acquire a wider spectrum of action.

Each new generation of drugs is more effective and safer than the previous ones.

Alpha blockers

Medicines improve blood flow. This drug can reduce platelet aggregation and improve metabolism in brain tissues. The good efficiency of alpha-blockers allows them to be used for acute disorders in the metabolic processes that occur in this department. They are also recommended to be taken with oxygen starvation and vascular dementia.

The most popular alpha-blockers are Sermion and Nicergoline.

Antispasmodics

Antispasmodic tablets are used to improve cerebral circulation. They can relax the walls of blood vessels, thereby increasing the lumen in them. Only occasionally medicines that belong to this group cause side effects. They are characterized by a mild effect on the human body of any age.

For disorders that are identified in the process of cerebral circulation, the following antispasmodics with a vasodilating effect are recommended:

• "No-shpa";
• "Drotaverine hydrochloride".

Antispasmodics weakly manifest themselves in the presence of atherosclerotic changes in the vessels. With such a pathology, the use of stronger drugs that improve microcirculation is required.

If the lumen of the vessels has decreased due to spasm, No-shpa will be effective, but if the lumen is occupied by atherosclerotic plaques, the drug will not help.

Combined drugs

Thanks to the combined drug, blood vessels return to normal. Improves the quality of cerebral blood flow. They contain a whole complex of active substances. Among the most popular drugs in this group are:

• "Pentoxifylline";
• "Instenon";
• "Vazobral".

Combined medications help improve blood circulation in the brain area by blocking those receptors that cause spasms of small vessels. They several times increase the utilization of glucose in brain cells. Against this background, the resistance of nervous structures to oxygen starvation increases significantly. This solves the problem of rapid death and degeneration of cells.

Combined agents have no effect on blood pressure values. They act only on small capillaries that need additional stimulation to reduce tone.

Drugs that reduce blood viscosity

In elderly people, very thick blood flows in the vessels. So it's hard for her to move forward. Erythrocytes gradually begin to stick together, and platelets cling to the vascular walls, which is not the norm. As a result of this pathology, blood clots occur, which by themselves clog the gaps in the capillaries.

To reduce blood viscosity and improve its flow, doctors recommend that elderly patients take medications that belong to the groups of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.

If the blood is thick, its flow through the vessels is difficult

Anticoagulants

Medicines help to reduce the viscosity of the blood, thereby improving its fluidity several times. Such changes have a positive effect on cerebral circulation.

Anticoagulants may be taken if a transient ischemic attack is likely. Such disorders often lead to poor blood circulation in the brain.

If you need to reduce blood viscosity, you may need to take the following drugs:

• "Ecotrin";
• "Aspirin";
• "Clopidogrel";
• "Pentoxifylline".

A specialist will help you decide on the choice of a suitable anticoagulant. Without prior consultation with a doctor, it is forbidden to take such drugs.

Antiplatelet agents

Antiplatelet agents can be prescribed to the patient only after he has undergone a laboratory test. It is required to identify pathological conditions in which such treatment is categorically contraindicated.

The duration of taking antiplatelet agents is determined by a specialist based on the results of the patient's tests.

The following medicines can cope with the task of reducing the level of blood viscosity:

• "TromboASS";
• "Kurantil";
• "Aspilat".

It must be remembered that these medicines have side effects. To avoid them, it is enough to adhere to the rules for the use of antiplatelet agents and not exceed the allowable dosage calculated per day.

This group of drugs has serious contraindications and side effects.

Nicotinic acid preparations

Drugs containing nicotinic acid can help improve blood circulation in the brain area. They do not have a special effect on large vessels. But with their help, it is possible to achieve a vasodilating effect that occurs at the capillary level. In addition, nicotinic acid helps strengthen the walls of blood vessels and reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

In pharmacies, you can find such drugs that are based on nicotinic acid:

• "Nicofuranose";
• "Enduratin";
• "Acipimox";
• "Nikospan".

Nicotinic acid itself has a positive effect on the vascular system, which can be sold as a separate drug.

In order to improve blood supply, a nicotinic acid-based agent is injected into the body in case of cerebral circulation disorders. Such treatment is carried out in courses. Therapy should be carried out under the full supervision of a physician. Self-medication with nicotinic acid is unacceptable, since the substance can cause serious adverse reactions and complications.

As soon as the patient gets better, he is transferred to medicines with nicotinic acid, which are presented in the form of tablets, and not injectable solutions.

Initially, they may prescribe injections with nicotinic acid, and after improving well-being, switch to tablets

Nootropics

Nootropic drugs allow you to stimulate the metabolic processes that take place in the structures of the nervous tissue. Due to this, the resistance of the brain to oxygen deficiency increases. Also, a person's intellectual abilities and memory are significantly increased. Some preparations contain animal brain tissue. They may also contain amino acids of natural origin.

The group of nootropics usually includes the following medications:

• "Microhydrin";
• "Glycine";
• "Cerebrolysin";
• "Cortexin";
• Phenotropil.

This list can go on for a very long time, as modern pharmaceutical companies offer a huge number of nootropics to choose from. They are well suited to eliminate disorders such as vegetative dystonia, coma, cerebral blood flow failure, cerebral ischemia and asthenic syndrome. For a certain disease, a specific drug is required. Its selection should be done by a competent specialist.

Herbal preparations

Medicinal preparations based on plant components are used to treat and prevent problems associated with the correctness of cerebral circulation. As a rule, they have a small list of contraindications and a minimal likelihood of side effects. Most herbal medicines are purchased from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Patients have the option to self-administer these medications. But before that, they are strongly advised to carefully read the instructions that come with the purchased product.

The active ingredient in many drugs to improve cerebral circulation are alkaloids. They are present in the composition of ginkgo biloba and periwinkle.

Vinca alkaloids have a pronounced antispasmodic effect on the vascular system. With their help, you can achieve the normalization of metabolic processes and improve blood circulation in the brain.

Periwinkle contains components that relieve spasms

The most popular medicines based on periwinkle are:

• "Bravinton";
• "Telectol";
• "Cavinton";
• Vinpocetine.

As for the last two drugs, their use in self-medication is strictly prohibited. This is due to the fact that it is possible to determine the optimal dosage of the drug and the duration of the course of treatment only after a complete examination of the patient's body.

Medications based on ginkgo biloba extracts have a complex effect on blood circulation in the brain. They solve problems such as vasospasm, poor microcirculation and impaired permeability of the vascular walls.

• "Ginkor Fort";
• "Ginkium";
• "Tanakan";
• "Bilobil".

The duration of the treatment course with such medication on average takes at least 3 months. While they are being taken, it is not allowed to use drugs in therapy that can thin the blood.

Ginkgo Biloba has long been known for its positive effect on blood vessels.

Homeopathy remedies

Homeopathic remedies help improve the quality of cerebral circulation. The most popular among them is considered "Golden Iodine". It is prescribed by a physician after the patient has detected initial symptoms indicating a violation of the blood supply to the brain. The following signs speak of this pathology:

1. Shaky gait;
2. Bad memory;
3. Noise in ears;
4. Headaches.

Homeopathic remedies help inexpensively get rid of a serious disorder. An effective medicine that has been recommended by a doctor must be fully treated. The patient must be prepared for the fact that it will take a long time.

To strengthen blood vessels

Various medicines and dietary supplements help to strengthen blood vessels. Their main task is to maintain the elasticity of the vascular walls. It works well with preparations that contain useful trace elements and vitamins. These include:

• "Ascorutin";
• "Blueberry Forte";
• "Flavite";
• "Flucol";
• Greenwit.

Dietary supplements are suitable not only for the relief of the initial manifestations of cerebrovascular accident, but also for use in the prevention of such conditions. They are allowed to be taken without prior consultation with a doctor. But in this case, it is required to strictly adhere to all the rules for using the medicine, which are indicated in the instructions.

If a person has had to deal with circulatory disorders in the brain area, he should periodically take drugs that can prevent the recurrence of the pathology.