Ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate belongs to the class of 3-hydroxypyridines, is an inhibitor of free radical processes, membrane protection. It also has an antihypoxic effect, increases the resistance of the body to stress.
The mechanism of action of ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate is due to its antioxidant and membrane-protective action. The drug inhibits lipid peroxidation, increases the activity of superoxide oxidase, increases the ratio of lipid-protein, improves the structure and function of the cell membrane.
Ethyl methyl mercaptopyridine succinate modulates the activity of membrane-bound enzymes (calcium-independent phosphodiesterase, adenylate cyclase, acetylcholinesterase), receptor complexes (benzodiazepine, GABA, acetylcholine), which enhances their ability to bind to ligands,contributes to the preservation of the structural and functional organization of biomembranes, the transport of neurotransmitters and the improvement of synaptic transmission. Ethyl methylhydroxypyridine succinate increases the content of dopamine in the brain. It causes an increase in the compensatory activation of aerobic glycolysis and a decrease in the degree of inhibition of oxidative processes in the Krebs cycle under conditions of hypoxia with an increase in the content of ATP and creatine phosphate, activation of the energy-synthesizing functions of the mitochondria.
Increases the resistance of the body to the effect of various damaging factors in pathological conditions (hypoxia and ischemia, cerebral circulation disorders, ethanol intoxication and antipsychotic drugs).
AT the conditions of a critical decrease in coronary blood flow contribute to the preservation of the structural and functional organization of cardiomyocyte membranes, stimulates the activity of membrane enzymes - phosphodiesterase, adenylate cyclase, acetylcholinesterase. Supports the activation of acute ischemia activation of aerobic glycolysis and contributes in the conditions of hypoxia to the restoration of mitochondrial oxidation-reduction processes,increases the synthesis of ATP and creatine phosphate. Ensures the integrity of the morphological structures and physiological functions of the ischemic myocardium. It improves the clinical course of myocardial infarction, improves the effectiveness of therapy, reduces the incidence of arrhythmias and intracardiac conduction disorders.
Normalizes metabolic processes in ischemic myocardium, increases the antianginal activity of nitrates, improves rheological properties of blood, reduces the effects of reperfusion syndrome in acute coronary insufficiency.
Promotes the preservation of retinal ganglion cells and optic nerve fibers with progressive neuropathy, the causes of which are chronic ischemia and hypoxia. It improves the functional activity of the retina and optic nerve, increasing visual acuity.
Reduces enzymatic toxemia and endogenous intoxication in acute pancreatitis.
It improves the metabolism and blood supply of the brain, microcirculation and rheological properties of blood, reduces platelet aggregation. Stabilizes the membranes of blood cells (erythrocytes and platelets), reducing the likelihood of hemolysis.Has a hypolipidemic effect, due to ant reductionthe total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins.