Let's consider how Novopassit affects the human cardiovascular system: does it lower or increase blood pressure, does it help in the treatment of hypertension or not?
Novopassit is a sedative drug. Contains components that help calm the nervous system, relieve emotional excitability, and eliminate fear and anxiety. It has two forms of release - tablets and suspension.
Novopassitis and blood pressure
Novopassit can be used for high blood pressure in the same way as for low blood pressure. The drug has little effect on blood pressure, especially in healthy people. The product slightly reduces blood pressure, which does not affect people's health. Of course, people suffering from hypotension are recommended to take the drug in low dosages. But you can drink it if you have VSD or hypertension, regardless of taking other medications.
Components of the drug "Novopassit" that can reduce blood pressure: hawthorn, black elderberry and hops. These plants are used as hypotonics in folk medicine. But for people suffering from hypertension, Novopassit alone cannot help; therapy must be supported by other medications. The drug does not affect the condition of the walls of blood vessels and the activity of the heart.
The most popular sedative herbal medicine is Novo-Passit, which is available in pharmacies without a prescription.
Novopassit: what is it used for?
The herbal product has a pronounced sedative effect. Its effectiveness is due to the natural properties of the herbs included in its composition.
The drug is prescribed in the following cases:
- for sleep disorders caused by general anxiety;
- from obsessions;
- to relieve stress before an upcoming exciting event;
- from tearfulness;
- for depression;
- from annoying, causeless constant fear;
- as a pain reliever for headaches caused by fatigue or nervous tension.
Age-related changes in a woman’s body that occur after 50 years are often accompanied by mood swings and increased irritability. Novo-Passit allows you to survive menopausal changes without nervous breakdowns. If a woman realizes the inevitability of hormonal changes in the body and wants to maintain peace in the family, preventive use of a herbal preparation will show its effectiveness.
Some chronic skin diseases worsen during periods of nervousness. These include seborrhea, atopic dermatoses and urticaria. Relieving nervous tension can reduce the severity of rashes.
Despite the fact that psoriasis is recognized as a genetic incurable skin disease, Novo-Passit is found in some courses of complex therapy. This is explained by the fact that with a high degree of irritability and with pronounced neuroses, a person tends to make some obsessive movements unconsciously, including scratching and rubbing the skin. In psoriasis, skin plaques have an important feature - they are filled with capillaries, the walls of which are very thin. The slightest injury to such formations leads to bleeding that is difficult to stop. Novo-Passit is designed to relieve the patient from obsessive movements and reduce the risk of injury to skin eczema.
In what cases is Novopassit prescribed?
The drug "Novopassit", in addition to stressful situations and insomnia, is prescribed in cases such as increased blood pressure, which is associated with the following conditions:
- chronic fatigue;
- stress;
- menopausal changes;
- panic attacks and neuroses.
In some cases, Novopassit is effective in treating high blood pressure due to migraine. The drug reduces pain. In any case, Novopassit acts on pressure as gently as possible. The product eliminates distraction and helps you concentrate during the work process. Taking it eliminates dyspeptic disorders caused by stress.
Regular use of the drug reduces the manifestations of neurodermatitis (seborrheic dermatitis, urticaria).
Novo-Passit uses its property to reduce anxiety, and guaifenesin also enhances the calming effect of herbal components
Effect on pressure
Novopassit reduces blood pressure, but not directly, but indirectly. The hypotensive effect of the drug is weakly expressed and can reduce blood pressure by no more than 4-6 mmHg. Art. The action lasts about 2-3 hours.
This effect is due to the drug’s ability to calm the nervous system. After all, when a person is worried, worried or stressed, the synthesis of adrenaline is activated in the body. This substance causes spasm of blood vessels and narrowing of their lumen, as a result of which blood flow is disrupted and blood pressure rises. The drug blocks the production of adrenaline, relaxing the vascular walls, exhibiting antispasmodic and thinning properties. The result is that the blood vessels dilate, blood circulation returns to normal, and blood pressure decreases.
Plus, Novopassit has a mild anti-inflammatory effect - it reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins, which provoke inflammation and cause vasospasm. And this enhances the hypotensive effect of the drug.
But it must be said that the use of Novopassit for the treatment of hypertension is inappropriate. This is due to its weak ability to reduce blood pressure and the lack of impact on the causes of the disease. It is recommended to take the drug only for those people who experience surges in blood pressure due to stress, anxiety, and nervous tension. In all other cases, the medicine will not give the desired effect.
Release form and composition of the product
The constituent components of Novopassit are products, most of which are of plant origin. They have a calming effect on the body to varying degrees.
Plants included:
- lemon balm to reduce anxiety and excitability, as well as provide a relaxing effect on the muscles;
- valerian in the form of rhizomes and roots. The calming effect is explained by a decrease in the excitability of the central nervous system, as well as the activation of inhibition processes in the brain. Additionally improves microcirculation due to its antispasmodic effect;
- black elderberry with anti-inflammatory effect, slight analgesic and diuretic effect;
- hawthorn in the form of leaves and flowers. The component reduces blood pressure and calms the central nervous system;
- passionflower (passion flower). It has a relaxing and sedative effect;
- St. John's wort is responsible for normalizing sleep rhythm and mood, reducing irritability;
- hop. It has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and has a sedative effect.
Melissa. Reduces emotional excitability and anxiety
The drug is made with the addition of alcohol as a universal solvent medium. Guaifnesin is considered an additional component of semi-synthetic origin. This drug is obtained by processing the bark of the guaiac tree. In pharmacology, it is used as a sputum thinner and expectorant. It has mild properties to calm the central nervous system, but guaifnesin potentiates the sedative effect of the other components of Novopassit.
"Novopassit" is available in tablet form and in solutions. Tablets are sold in platinums of 10 pieces, in packages. Available in jars of 60 tablets. The solution is available in quantities of 100 and 200 milliliters. The product is available without a prescription in pharmacies.
Novopassit: composition of the drug
The effect of the drug is due to the herbal extracts included in the composition:
- St. John's wort;
- valerian;
- elderberries;
- hawthorn;
- hops; lemon balm;
- passionflower incarnata.
In addition, guaifenesin shows its effectiveness as part of the drug. A secondary role in relation to the activity of substances is played by:
- glycerol;
- cellulose;
- lactose;
- magnesium stearate;
- silica.
Pharmacological effect of the drug
A single use of the drug slightly eliminates the symptoms of panic attack, anxiety, and irritability. The first effect on the body is observed half an hour or an hour after consumption. Then, after an hour and a half, a slight hypnotic effect appears. Within three hours after administration, an increase in the concentration of the drug in the cells is observed, the amount of the drug reaches its peak. A single dose is excreted by the kidneys after 24 hours. The minimum effective course of treatment is 10 days.
Novopassit: instructions for use
Tablets are prescribed to be taken three times a day. If the severity of anxiety and irritability is pronounced, the single dose is doubled. The duration of the course depends on the degree of disturbance of the nervous system. Most often, the minimum course of treatment lasts 1 month. If negative symptoms such as drowsiness, apathy and depression do not appear, treatment can be continued for up to 3 months. The medicinal effect has a cumulative effect, due to which high treatment results can be observed after two weeks of use.
For one-time stress relief in order to calm down, take 2 tablets at once with half a glass of water. If there are no irritating factors and the person’s condition is not impaired, a course of treatment is not required. Long-term courses are aimed at maintaining the psychological state of a patient experiencing nervous exhaustion or depression.
The syrup can be taken unchanged with water, or diluted in a single dose in a glass of clean water. The recommended single dose is 5 ml three times a day. In case of sudden nervous shock, to restore breathing, normalize heart rate, and in order to alleviate the condition as a result of the stress experienced, drink 10 to 15 ml at a time.
When is it not recommended to take Novopassit?
"Novopassit" is not recommended for use in certain pathologies and conditions, namely:
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute or chronic stage;
Prescribing Novo-Passit to pregnant women is considered undesirable
- head injuries;
- bradycardia;
- with galactose intolerance;
- liver failure;
- epilepsy;
- children under 12 years of age;
- alcoholism.
Novopassit is not prescribed to pregnant women. It is recommended only in cases where the benefits to the mother outweigh the possible risks to the fetus. During lactation, Novopassit is not recommended to be prescribed or breastfeeding should be stopped. Other contraindications are relative and should be discussed with your doctor. Taking the drug should be discontinued in case of individual intolerance to the components or allergic reactions to herbs.
Mode of application
Novopassit is taken as follows:
- in the absence of medical recommendations - 1 tablet/day;
- with the doctor’s permission – up to 2 tablets/day;
- for fatigue, depression, stress - half a tablet in the morning, 1 tablet in the evening.
It is recommended to take the medicine only with water. You cannot use carbonated drinks, tea, or coffee for this purpose. The suspension is taken in pure form or diluted in water. The dosage is measured using a measuring cap. Adults are recommended to take a single dose of syrup, 5 ml/day. With the doctor's permission, the dosage can be doubled.
A mild sedative effect of the drug is achieved 40-60 minutes after administration. The maximum effect is observed after 2.5-3 hours. The course of treatment is determined individually.
Adverse reactions
Side effects of the drug are rare, mainly in cases of exceeding dosages or long-term use. Manifest in the form:
- nausea;
- opening of vomiting;
- abdominal cramps;
- heartburn;
- bowel disorders;
- absent-mindedness;
- drowsiness;
- fatigue;
- muscle weakness;
- allergic reactions.
If side effects are observed when taking Novopassit, treatment should be stopped immediately.
