The drug coaxil: action, consequences of use

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Knoblokh Ekaterina Sergeevna

Leading psychologist. Medical psychologist, full member of the OPPL, emotional-imaginative therapist. More than 10 years of experience working with addicted people in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation programs.

Read in the article:

1. Coaxil in medicine
2. Signs of using coaxil
3. Health implications
4. Development of addiction
5. The danger of overdose with coaxil
6. Addiction treatment

Coaxil is a medication that helps in the fight against depression. It has an energizing effect, provokes an increase in activity and euphoria, similar to the effect of heroin. The product has a low cost, which makes it popular among addicts. However, subsequently, abuse of this drug leads to severe damage to internal organs and personality degradation. In this article we will tell you about the signs of using Coaxil, the health consequences of using the drug and methods of treating addiction.

Content:

1. Mechanism of action of coaxil
2. Coaxial dependence
3. Symptoms
4. Consequences
5. Ways to eliminate dependency

Antidepressants are medications prescribed by psychotherapists and psychiatrists to treat various psycho-emotional disorders. Unfortunately, these drugs have become widespread among drug addicts. One such drug is Coaxil. How does it work? Why is its use dangerous? About this - here.

Is Coaxil a drug or not?

Coaxil - what is it, a useful and harmless medicine, or a narcotic? Using the drug strictly as prescribed by a doctor and for a limited period of time has a positive effect. But patients sometimes find it difficult to stop taking it - they are attracted by the “benefits” indicated in the descriptions of the drug and they strive to constantly feel its effect, increasing the dosage and taking the drug for several years in a row. In this case, a severe addiction is formed, with symptoms similar to heroin.

After taking it, the patient feels a surge of strength, euphoria, “loves the whole world” and becomes energetic. But when the drug is discontinued, severe depression develops and sleep disorders begin. Feeling a loss of strength and unpleasant symptoms, the patient takes another pill - this is how drug addiction develops. Sometimes people, especially older people, do not even notice this, believing that they are simply maintaining their strength with medicine.

Mechanism of action of coaxil

This medication belongs to the group of atypical tricyclic antidepressants. The effect of Coaxil tablets is due to the fact that they contain sodium tianeptine. In moderate doses prescribed by qualified doctors, this drug has a positive effect on the central nervous system (CNS). The medicine is used to treat the following disorders:

• severe prolonged depressive states;
• increased anxiety;
• excessive excitability.

However, tianeptine sodium is neurotoxic because it is, in fact, a central nervous system depressant. Therefore, an overdose of this medicine has a negative effect on the human body. It is no coincidence that Coaxil is a prescription drug. However, unscrupulous pharmacists may not require a prescription. In addition, online pharmacies can sell it freely.

Coaxil is used by drug addicts in large quantities, which provides strong inhibition of the nervous system, due to which pleasant sensations, relaxation, and euphoria arise.

Sometimes drug addicts dissolve pills and inject the solution intravenously, but mostly swallow them. The drug begins to act quickly - immediately after the mucous membrane of the small intestine absorbs tianeptine sodium. The maximum effect appears within an hour.

Coaxil is also eliminated from the body quickly, which is why drug addicts consume it very often. At the same time, they rapidly increase its amount, since receptors quickly become resistant to small doses.

If patients administer the drug intravenously, they feel a warm lump in the abdomen. Warmth spreads throughout the body, a pleasant pressure arises in the temples. This is the first phase. Euphoria is the second phase.

Regardless of the form in which a person takes Coaxil, the euphoria passes quickly. Then he experiences irritability and depression, abdominal cramps occur and, of course, a repeated desire to take the drug.

Signs of using coaxil

If you are particularly sensitive to the components of the drug, Coaxil causes not only addiction, but also withdrawal symptoms, even if a person uses the drug for therapeutic purposes. Most often, the condition manifests itself in the appearance of insomnia, the development of depression, and a strong desire to take a new dose to alleviate the condition. The following symptoms are also observed, which may indicate a person has taken Coaxil:

1. Severe pain in the body.
2. Nausea and vomiting.
3. Depressed mental state.
4. Insomnia.
5. Psychosis and suicide attempts.

While taking other antidepressants in parallel, the symptoms worsen and the addict, who is unable to withstand the withdrawal syndrome, breaks down, increasing the amount of the drug consumed.

When taking dangerous doses of Coaxil, the following symptoms are observed:

1. Decreased vision and red eyes.
2. Sudden mood swings: from euphoria to psychosis.
3. Anorexia or asthenic syndrome.
4. Crushing teeth, rapid development of caries.
5. When administered by injection, non-healing wounds appear on the extremities.

Symptoms

The signs of coaxial addiction are as follows:

• nausea, paroxysmal vomiting;
• tachycardia;
• dizziness;
• confusion, incoherent speech;
• problems with coordination;
• pupils too large;
• inappropriate behavior;
• lethargy, lack of temporal and spatial orientation.

Symptoms can be expressed in different ways: in some they are pronounced, in others not so much. It depends on the:

• characteristics of the drug addict’s body, including the presence of chronic diseases;
• volume of dose consumed;
• duration of taking Coaxil.

Impact on the body

The main effect of the drug is:

• improvement of somatic status: pain, fever, nausea, dizziness decrease;
• positive impact on those suffering from withdrawal symptoms when withdrawing from alcohol;
• stimulation of the nervous system to increase performance and mental activity;
• sedative effect - the drug calms and relaxes, reduces fears, alleviates depression, and so on.

The peculiarity (and even uniqueness) of the medicine lies in its double effect - both stimulating and calming. The patient’s concentration and memory do not suffer, activity does not decrease, there is no deterioration in sleep, but depressive thoughts and depression go away, the patient’s mood improves, the patient’s appetite and general condition improve. When taken correctly, Coaxil does not affect the cardiovascular system, and its effect is very striking. This is where the danger lies: patients, reassured by the harmlessness of the drug, begin to take it uncontrollably and become dependent on it.

Consequences

If addiction is treated incorrectly or ignored, irreversible changes occur at the cellular level, which is life-threatening.

Some drug addicts want to be treated, but in the case of certain medications, which include Coaxil, patients lose critical thinking. They do not understand the harmful effects the drug has on their body, and they use it more and more. As a result, there are strong side effects that develop the following pathological reactions:

• metabolic disorders due to acquired problems with the digestive system;
• internal bleeding;
• kidney problems;
• acute cerebral circulatory disorders;
• cardiovascular pathologies;
• mental illness;
• damage to liver cells due to drug toxicity;
• cancerous tumors;
• blood diseases, including sepsis;
• infiltrates, abscesses;
• gangrene.

When does an overdose occur? For some, it appears after the first use, but mostly with prolonged use. It is important to notice the symptoms in a timely manner in order to carry out detoxification therapy on time. Without it, the addict's organs will fail and he may die.

Coaxil in medicine

What is Coaxil from a doctor’s point of view? This is a drug that acts on the central nervous system and increases the reverse serotonin uptake by neurons of the cerebral cortex. Its pyramidal cells are activated under the influence of the substance, and the process of their restoration in case of functional damage and suppression is accelerated.

Coaxil is a tranquilizer produced by French pharmacists (in the West it is known as Coaxil). Its main active ingredient is tianeptine sodium, which is a tricyclic antidepressant. Magnesium stearate, sucrose, titanium dioxide and other components are used as a supplement. Analogues and synonyms of the drug - Tianeptine or Servier.

The standard dose prescribed by doctors is three tablets for 24 hours. In severe cases of illness, it is increased to eight per day. Taking a large dose of the drug is allowed for no more than 5 days in a row, and under the strict supervision of specialists. The drug is not prescribed to patients under 15 years of age.

The instructions for Coaxil indicate that addiction to it does not develop, but this statement is true only with the strictest adherence to the doctor’s recommendations. The use of the medicine must be controlled, the duration of treatment must be limited. In practice, patients take pills with a strong psychotropic effect for a year, two or more. There are no serious side effects when used correctly, which further “lulls the vigilance” of people who begin to take the drug uncontrolled.

Ways to eliminate dependency

It’s worth warning right away: it will be very difficult to eliminate dependence on this drug. After all, the craving for Coaxil persists for years, and few people experience long-term remission. In addition, as already mentioned, patients are not aware of the harm caused to them by using this drug.

However, proper treatment still makes sense, because from the start of regular use of Coaxil, an addict lives only 1-2 years!

First, detoxification is carried out in a drug treatment clinic to relieve the patient of biochemical dependence. This is done using special infusion therapy.

To achieve the expected result, comprehensive treatment is necessary: ​​the psycho-emotional component of getting rid of addiction should not be neglected. First, the patient is relieved directly from psychological dependence on Coaxil. Then resocialization takes place.

Why is resocialization so important? The fact is that no one can live normally without regular contact with society. For most addicts, this is not an easy task. Resolving issues, making decisions, being responsible, being patient - this is not something that everyone can do right away. Therefore, a person needs qualified help from specialists.

The help of psychotherapists is also needed, who work not only with the patient, but also with his environment. It happens that a person becomes a drug addict due to a negative atmosphere in the family. If it remains the same after treatment, in most cases the habit returns, and this time the likelihood of recovery is significantly reduced.

Let us emphasize once again: Coaxil is a dangerous drug, the consequences of which are irreversible, and often include death. Therefore, treatment for addiction must begin as early as possible.

How to quickly remove Coaxil from the body

To remove the drug Coaxil, its breakdown products and toxins, special children's programs are used, aimed at removing biochemical dependence.
For this, the patient is given special infusion therapy. To achieve sustainable results and prevent a return to drug use, it is recommended to complete a full course of rehabilitation in a specialized drug treatment clinic. Removing psychological dependence on medication and the patient’s social adaptation minimizes the risk of psycho-emotional disorders and instills faith in victory over addiction.

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What to remember when taking Coaxil

An antidepressant effectively suppresses the development of many mental illnesses, but an arbitrary increase in dosage leads to complications of the current disease. Tianeptine does not combine well with other psychotropic drugs, so you should tell your doctor when taking them. Otherwise, convulsions may occur, blood pressure and temperature may increase. When treating alcoholism and drug addiction, therapy should be supervised by a doctor at all stages of dose adjustment.

The fact that Coaxil causes persistent dependence is confirmed by the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10). Withdrawal occurs with severe signs of intoxication, suicidal depression, migratory myalgia and other symptoms. Therapeutic correction of pathological addiction is carried out using a complex of medicinal methods and alternative treatment methods. Thus, good results are achieved when performing membrane plasmapheresis and transcerebral electrophoresis. Medicines are selected taking into account the clinical picture and the presence of concomitant pathologies.

Medical use

Indications for the use of Coaxil are mental pathologies and neurological disorders.

1. Depression of all degrees of severity, that is, mild, moderate and severe. Including depressive states that develop in alcoholics during withdrawal from drinking alcohol.
2. Anxiety with somatic complaints.
3. Organic disorders in the form of depression and anxiety.
4. Increased reactivity to stress, called an acute reaction.
5. Stress after injury.
6. Neurasthenia.

Tianeptine relieves these phenomena and increases the body’s resistance to disorders of this kind. Its therapeutic effect is quite effective, so doctors prescribe it to children over 15 years of age, adults and the elderly in different dosages in accordance with the problem and the physical condition of the body. It is contraindicated for children under 15 years of age, nursing mothers and pregnant women.

Chemical formula

The active ingredient in the drug Coaxil is Tianeptine, a triacyclic antidepressant. Its chemical formula is C21H25ClN2O4S, which is essentially a sodium salt in crystalline form. The release form of the drug is tablet, it is taken orally in strictly regulated doses and for a limited time period. All excesses of the norms are pure drug addiction, which requires treatment in specialized drug clinics.

The mechanism of action on the human body is complex processes in which changes occur in the cerebral cortex and the production of serotonin. The drug helps relieve depression by restoring the functionality of pyramidal cells after they have been suppressed. This is the beneficial property of Tianeptine, but with prolonged use it becomes addictive.

What happens in the body of a drug addict

When taking the first dose of the drug, you should understand that Coaxil is a powerful drug that is persistently addictive. If you do not consult a doctor in time, irreversible processes will begin in the body. Among them are:

• blockage of veins, which leads to thrombosis and death;
• infection of the body in case of failure to comply with basic hygiene standards during intravenous use;
• gangrene and amputation of limbs as a result of blood poisoning;
• tooth decay;
• loss of vision.

In addition to physical abnormalities, experienced drug addicts experience serious mental disorders. Drug addicts, especially in the absence of the next dose, behave unpredictably, they can harm themselves and others. Think about whether you need gangrene and whether you value your teeth before you take the dangerous path of drug addiction.

History of the appearance of the substance

Tianeptine became a popular sedative and antidepressant drug by the 1990s. Its action was approved by the medical community until it became clear that addiction was developing to it, turning into addiction. A dangerous tendency was identified for heroin addicts to switch to using Coaxil, which is much cheaper, but more dangerous in terms of damage to health.

In Russia, in 2010, Coaxil was finally recognized as a drug and its uncontrolled sale was banned. Now the sale of the drug is regulated like other narcotic medications. That is, you can buy it only with special prescriptions; strict reporting is carried out on the quantity of medicine sold in pharmacies, and on use in healthcare institutions. But time was lost, so many drug addicts who became addicted to coaxial appeared in the country.