Mexidol: main neuropsychotropic effects and mechanisms of action
The paper presents the review data for the Meksidol pharmacological effects and pharmacokinetics. We considered the neuroprotective, anti-ischemic, nootropic, antistress, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, anti-alcohol, antiatherogenic, and geroprotective effects of Meksidol. Special attention is given to the Meksidol effects in the treatment of neurodegeneration diseases, especially acute and chronic cerebral circulation disorders. The data for multicomponent mechanism of Meksidol action with important antioxidant and membranotropic effects, the ability to modulation of the receptors and membrane-bound enzymes enzymes function, and restoration of neuromediator balance are presented.

Keywords: neuropsychotropic action, succinate, free radicals, Meksidol, antioxidants, lipid peroxidation