What is sulbutiamine?

sulbutiamine is a general name for the Arcalion, the drug most famous for the treatment of asthenia, an abnormal physical weakness or energy reduction. It is also used to improve memory and treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is a synthetic derivative of thiamine, also known as thiamine or vitamin B. In this, it is similar to other drugs such as alithiamine, benfotiamin, fursultiamin and prosoltiamin. Sulbutiamine also passes through the brands of Arcatamine, Arnion, Enerion, Megastene, Pymeacolion or Surmelites. After Japanese naval doctor Takakinehiro noted a possible connection between Beriberi and diet, Thiamin was discovered in the mid -30s. Further work led to the development of alithiamine in 1951, the first derivative of thiamine used to treat vitamin deficiency.

Also known as thiaminaltiamimen occurs naturally on garlic and is considered to be a form of vitamin B, which is easily dissolved in water soluble organic compounds known as lipids. Sulbutiamine first appeared in the middle of the 70s. Was developedto provide a derivative with greater lipophility, which concerns the ability of the compound to dissolve in lipids.

Sulbutiamine is usually produced as a tablet of 200 Milligram, which is to be taken three times a day by oral administration. The most common dosage is 600 mg. However, in a report published in a book from 2005 progress in neuro-psychopharmacology and biological psychiatry , a group of French medical scientists recommends 850 mg therapeutic dosage for patients weighing not less than £ 150 (68 kilograms). Finally, the recommendation of the dosage varies considerably and sulbutiamine is also available as a capsule or powder.

Some people who use sulbutiamine can develop a slight allergy to the skin, and especially some older patients can experience a small degree of anxiety or nervousness. An article from 2006 based on a study of a patient with a bipolar disorder was published in World Journal of BiolOgical psychiatricians , suggesting that excessive use of the drug can cause complications. However, few side effects are associated with sulbutiamine.

Sulbutiamine is available in more than 30 countries, mostly in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. These include Colombia, India, Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, Nigeria, Syria and Vietnam. In general, however, the drug does not like extended legal status. In addition, it is not known that it is produced or sold in the United States where they have to obtain consent from US food and drug administration (FDA).