Drug name: Oxybral

Other names used:

• Aethroma®
• Alfavinca®

Active Ingredients:

• vincamine

Therapeutic effects of Oxybral: Vincamine is the active ingredient of the drug Oxybral. It is present in the leaves of Vinca minor as an indole alkaloid which is known to increase cerebral blood circulation. Due to this action, the brain tissues absorb more oxygen which directly leads to good mental fitness and memory. The drug also contains spasmolytic which is a hypotensive drug and gives a sedative effect.

Indications: Oxybral is used for treating the following conditions:

• Obstruction of one or more arteries that supply blood to the brain (cerebrovascular insufficiency)
• Condition after ischemic stroke
• Increased intracranial pressure that happens after coma
• Neurogenic tachycardia
• High blood pressure
• Memory loss
• Attention impairment
• Vertigo
• Symptoms of vertigo such as vestibular balance disorders
• Migraine
• Problems of vision and hearing caused by vascular diseases
• Delayed development of intellectual ability in children and adolescents

Precautions and Restrictions: Do not use this medicine under the following circumstances:

• If you are allergic to vinpocetine or vincamine
• If you have brain tumor
• If you suffer from myocardial ischaemia
• If you have irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
• If you suffer from low blood pressure

If the below mentioned conditions apply to you then you should talk to a doctor before using this Oxybral:

• If you are pregnant
• If you are a nursing mother

Side effects of Oxybral: Use of Oxybral may give rise to some side effects that are contrary to what is expected. It is not certain that these adverse reactions will affect every user of this drug. Some of the common side effects of Oxybral are:

• Rashes in skin
• Disorder of the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat (arrhythmia)
• Low blood pressure

The above mentioned side effects are by no means exhaustive, so for the complete list of adverse reactions and possible side effects please see the information provided by the drug manufacturer or consult a doctor or a pharmacist.

Interactions: There is a good chance that Oxybral may react with other medicines or substance you are currently using, so before using this cream it's best to check with your physician or pharmacist or any medical expert or go through the detailed information regarding Oxybral provided by the manufacturer. Observe caution while taking Oxybral with medicines containing alkaloids of Vinca minor.

Additional Information: Drugs and medical equipments should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Oxybral is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use them for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.