[Efficiency of noophen in heroin addiction]

Lik Sprava. 2009 Oct-Dec:(7-8):69-73.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

24 patients with heroin addiction have been observed with the purpose to assess cognitive and neurosis-like disorders during the treatment with Noofen. The methods of research included clinical-psychopathological examination. The course therapy with Noofen reduced intensity of memory and attention disorders and improved general cognitive status of the patients. The therapy with Noofen has not increased a pathological drive to narcotics. Noofen use has improve cognitive sphere alongside with reduction in concomitant psychopathological symptoms including depressive and other disorders.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anxiety Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Anxiety Disorders / psychology
  • Attention / drug effects
  • Cognition / drug effects
  • Emotions / drug effects
  • Heroin Dependence / drug therapy*
  • Heroin Dependence / psychology
  • Humans
  • Memory / drug effects
  • Tranquilizing Agents / administration & dosage
  • Tranquilizing Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / administration & dosage
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Tranquilizing Agents
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
  • 4-amino-3-phenylbutyric acid