DIZZINESS OF ISCHEMIC GENESIS: DESCRIPTION OF VESTIBULAR DISORDERS AND POSSIBILITY OF THERAPY

• Published in: Rat͡s︡ionalʹnai͡a︡ farmakoterapii͡a︡ v kardiologii Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 4 - 8
• Main Author: Alekseeva, N. S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Столичная издательская компания 01-01-2007
• Subjects: acoustic disturbances; betahistin; cerebrovascular disease; dizziness
• ISSN: 1819-6446; 2225-3653
• DOI: 10.20996/1819-6446-2007-3-1-4-8

Aim. To reveal the peculiarities of peripheral and central vestibular disorders in patients with mild dizziness in initial and reversible cerebrovascular diseases and estimate the efficacy of dizziness therapy with betahistine dihydrochloride (Betaserc, Solvay Pharma).Material and methods: 40 patients (all women) with dizziness were studied. Neurological and otoneurological examination was done; central hemodynamics and number of vascular indices were analyzed. Therapy with Betaserc in daily dose of 48 mg was held during 2 months.Results. Dysfunction of both peripheral and central parts of vestibular analyzer was revealed in all patients. Most patients complained on diminished hearing, buzzing in ears and head, imbalance while walking. All patients mentioned the performance impairment, easy fatigability, change of mood. Therapy with Betaserc improved the condition of 97% patients with dizziness, the intensity of associated acoustic disturbances considerably reduced.Conclusion. Betaserc is an effective drug for dizziness therapy in patients with initial and reversible cerebrovascular diseases.