The effectiveness of Mexidol® in patients with neurological complications of type 2 diabetes

Author:
E.L. Pugacheva

FSBEI in "First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after Acad. I.P. Pavlova "of the Ministry of Health of Russia, St. Petersburg, Russia

Place of publication:
a journal of neurology and psychiatry named after S.S. Korsakova, 2022, T. 122, No. 5

Summary:
Purpose of the study. To study the leading pathogenetic mechanisms that underlie the development of complications of diabetes (diabetes) of the 2nd type and optimize therapeutic approaches to the treatment of this category of patients. Material and methods. The results of treatment are presented 30 patients suffering from type 2 diabetes and its complications who received Mexidol in/in a drop of 500 mg/day for 14 days, with the subsequent transition to the oral reception of Mexol Fort 250 to 250 mg 3 times a day in the course of 60 days. The dynamics of the condition was evaluated by standardized neuropsychological scales. Clinical and biochemical studies are performed according to the protocol of patients with type 2 diabetes. Results. Mexidol therapy according to the presented scheme was accompanied by an improvement in cognitive functions, a decrease in signs of asthenia, anxiety and depression, normalization of sleep, improving biochemical blood indicators, and an increase in the quality of life. Conclusion. The appointment of Mexidol in the form of consistent prolonged therapy may be an effective approach, which allows you to improve the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes. Keywords: diabetes, hypoxia, oxidative stress, antioxidants, neurotransmitters, antihypoxants, Mexidol.