Bekhterev's mixture (Russian: Микстура Бехтерева, MixturaBechtereva) is a medicine with a sedative effect, affecting the central nervous system. The mixture was proposed by Russian neurologist Vladimir Bekhterev as a treatment for mild forms of epilepsy and heart disease in 1898.[1] It was subsequently named after him. One of the oldest and most popular medicines of its type, it is used to treat light forms of heart failure, panic disorder, and dystonia.[2][3] The medicine is known to be well tolerated, with no contra-indications, except bromine sensitivity (may cause rashes).[4]
The formula contains infusion of Adonis vernalis (6 parts in 180), sodium bromide (6g) and codeine phosphate (0.2g).[5]
References
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- ^ "Bekhterev Vladimir Mihaylovich". Elabuga-City. Retrieved 17 Dec 2012.
- ^ "Бехтерева микстура". Большая советская энциклопедия (in Russian) (3 ed.). М.: Советская энциклопедия. 1970. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ^ Сидельникова, Т. Я. Микстура Бехтерева. Здоровье Человека (in Russian). Retrieved 20 Dec 2012.
- ^ Микстура Бехтерева. Lekarstvennik.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 17 Dec 2012.