[Cytoprotectors and their application in sports medicine]

Med Tr Prom Ekol. 2013:(9):22-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The article presents data of literature review on potential use of cytoprotectors in sports medicine (exemplified by Mildronat medication). This group of medications improve metabolism and energy supply in tissues. One of leading indications to Mildronat use is state of low mental and physical performance, including that of athletes.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological / drug effects
  • Athletes
  • Biological Availability
  • Cardiovascular Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cytoprotection / drug effects
  • Energy Metabolism / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Mental Fatigue* / drug therapy
  • Mental Fatigue* / metabolism
  • Methylhydrazines / administration & dosage*
  • Nitric Oxide / metabolism
  • Physical Endurance* / drug effects
  • Physical Endurance* / physiology
  • Psychomotor Performance* / drug effects
  • Psychomotor Performance* / physiology

Substances

  • Cardiovascular Agents
  • Methylhydrazines
  • Nitric Oxide
  • 3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazine)propionate