Author:
A.I. FEDIN
FGAOU in Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov »Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Author:
A.I. FEDIN
FGAOU in Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov »Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Place of publication:
NEW THERAPEUTIC JOURNAL "NON NOCERE", NOVEMBER 2021
Abstract:
A study of the efficacy of Mexidol in patients with COVID-19 and chronic cerebral ischemia was conducted in St. Petersburg at the N. A. Semashko City Hospital No. 38. A total of 304 patients with chronic cerebral ischemia and COVID-19 were observed. Group 1 (n = 152) consisted of patients who received basic therapy and Mexidol, while Group 2 (n = 152) received only basic therapy. Mexidol was administered intravenously for 14 days at a dose of 500 mg (10 ml) per 400 ml of saline, followed by Mexidol FORTE 250, 1 tablet (250 mg) 3 times daily for 2 months. Cognitive function (MoCA scale), sleep (Spiegel questionnaire), asthenia (MFI-20 scale), and quality of life (SIP questionnaire) were assessed. The assessments were conducted before treatment and 30 and 75 days after its initiation. The study showed that patients in the Mexidol group experienced more complete and earlier recovery of cognitive function (increase in MoCA scores), regression of asthenia, and normalization of sleep. By the end of the study, significantly more patients in this group had complete or significant recovery of all quality of life indicators.
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