To the question of the evidence base of neuroprotective therapy: Focus on ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate

Authors:
A.I. Kochetkov, N.A. Shatalova, M.V. Klepikova, T.V. Filippova, O.D. Ostroumova

FSBEA DPO “Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education” of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow

Place of publication:
therapy No. 8 (70) 2023

Summary:
Annotation. Chronic brain ischemia (Khim) is one of the most common neurological pathologies. Its development is affected by many factors, among which arterial hypertension (AH) occupies a special place. Him contributes to cognitive impairment, negatively affects the quality of life and leads to motor and psycho -emotional disorders. In the aspect of the therapy of this condition, an important role belongs to neuroprotectors and, in particular, the use of ethylmethylhydroxypyridine of succinate (Mexol ^® , NPK Pharmasoft LLC, Russia), which has a multimodal effect and confirms its high efficiency in a large number of clinical studies. The evidence base of ethylmethylhydroxypyridine of the succinate, including in the study of Memo, indicates the particularly high effectiveness of the drug among patients with Khim and AG: they have Mexol ^® significantly improves cognitive functions, reduces the level of anxiety and asthenia and improves the quality of life. With this in mind, the drug can be recommended for use in complex therapy of chemicals, especially in patients with AG. Keywords: chronic brain ischemia, ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate, Mexidol ^® , arterial hypertension, cognitive functions.