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Anybody knows Cerebrolysin or heard about a trial with this? here in Chile, the Alzheimer Corporation is offering a new and very expensive treatment with Cerebrolysin a new drug to Improvement of cognitive and behavioral functions and in activities of daily living. If it works I think it is worthwhile to try. They say that this treatment has been used for more than 10 years in Austria, Germany and Asia:
"Cerebrolysin is a protein-based agent that exhibits unique neurotrophic (assisting growth) and neuroprotective activity. It has been studied in thousands of patients in double-blind studies with consistently excellent results. Some of the effects include: Protects nerve cells from damage Decreases damage from excitotoxic effects Blocks over activity of calcium dependent proteases (this reduces spasm) It scavenges free Oxygen radicals It increases nerve viability and survival during and after ischemic events (lack of oxygen) Slows progressive global and cognitive decline (helps prevent mental decline) As these effects are widespread, Cerebrolysin can be used for a large number of conditions. These include: Any organic, neurologic, and degenerative disorders of the brain Alzheimer’s and dementia Neurological trauma of any type Any conditions with low oxygen as a component Cerebrolysin can be used either for acute stroke or later for rehabilitation. When used for dementia/Alzheimer’s, it is able to stop the progression of the disease and also improve the current symptoms. Cerebrolysin is given via intravenous infusion, unless a very small dose is used. It is administered one time per day, five times per week, for a total of 20 treatments. The treatment is then stopped for 4 weeks, after which the cycle can repeat as often as needed. No safety concerns were noted during clinical trials. Side effects were rare, and at the same frequency in groups getting the active agent or the placebo. The most common events were vertigo, agitation, and feeling hot, all of which were mild and short-lived. In summary, Cerebrolysin is a safe, effective therapy that can be used for nearly any problem involving the brain Please I need to know if anybody heard about this. Thanks and sorry for my english  Ana María Urzúa |
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Ana Maria-I haven't heard anything. Can you do an internet search for info, or check out some on-line medical sites (mayo clinic, healthnet).
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Ana María Urzúa |
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cerebrolysin does any body know if it can be used in down's syndrom individuals? i know must down's get alzheimer when they grow older
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Really doesn't look very good to me.
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Me and my Alternative Medical Doctor have researched this drug. It has been approved in 44 countries for the treatment of Alzheimer's. Three european countries are in Phase 3 trials for treating Alzheimer's. It is also used for Ischemic (lack of oxygen) stroke, ALS, and possibly Parkinson's. It appears that all treated patients had improvement and the Alzheimer's was stopped in its tracks. This is NOT A CURE, you will have to take it until a cure is found. It is administerd in a saline solution and the dosage is 30ml (cc) five days a week for four weeks then four weeks off then the cycle is repeated. I wish you well.
To ani67 - this drug was originally for Ischemic Stroke but it has expanded to treat neurological damage from diseases. Since this is a safe drug you may want to ask a Natural Medicine practioner to give it a try. Keep in mind that I know nothing about Down's Syndrome so it is imperative that you seek dependable medical advise. DENNIS WEBSTER dennis.webster@wildblue.net |
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Doesn't look so bad to me . . .
Efficacy of FPF 1070 (Cerebrolysin) in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease (Full Article --- http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/406156) Conclusion In conclusion, this study indicated that FPF 1070 at a dosage of 30ml once daily for 4 weeks provided significant clinical improvement in cognitive function, non-cognitive psychiatric symptoms and ADL in patients with AD. Its administration was not associated with or complicated by severe adverse events. aristeaatcharterdotnet |
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The stuff looks pretty good to me. I went to:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/ and did a search on the terms “Cerebrolysin Alzheimer's” and a list of 39 articles appeared. Did not take the time to read each one but noticed that in some mice were studies and in others humans (in double blind placebo controlled situations) were studied. Without exception...All indicated that Cerebrolysin was well tolerated and appeared to perform in a positive manner. I can’t help but be curious as to why it is not approved for use in the United States. skericheri@yahoo.com |
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Skericheri,
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that Ebewe Pharmaceuticals is privately owned and in Unterach, Austria? I also read somewhere that its primary focus is the manufacture of generics. There is so much beyond my comprehension on these matters. I had to mail order Memantine from Germany (which was to become Namenda in the U.S.) for Mom before it was FDA approved in the U.S. It, too, was being given all over Europe long before allowed here. aristeaatcharterdotnet |
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This treatment sounds promising - thanks for posting about it!
 There are many options which are not presented because of the pharmaceutical stranglehold on healthcare in the US... I hope that folks will check out some of these "alternative" treatments which can be just as effective, if not more so, than the current "approved" pharmaceutical meds - and often at a fraction of the cost.  "I can’t help but be curious as to why it is not approved for use in the United States." skericheri, "Natural" meds etc. cannot be patented. In the US, unfortunately, it's all about money. It's a shame and an embarrassment, isn't it? "She ain't heavy, she's my mother." |
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