Thalamus compositum

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Composition: 2.2 ml containing: Thalamus opticus suis D8, Corpus pineale suis D8, Glandula supra-renalis suis D10, Viscum album D10, Adenosinum-3′,5′-cyclophosphoricum D6 22 mg each.

Indications: As adjuvant therapy in the treatment of degenerative and neoplastic disease.

Contraindications: Viscum album containing products should not be used in persons with known allergies to mistletoe, in cases of chronic granulomatous and auto-immune diseases, and in cases of hyperthyroidism with an unbalanced metabolic condition. In acute inflammatory and highly feverish conditions, discontinue treatment until the inflammation and fever have disappeared.

Side effects:

  • A minor increase in the body temperature, localized inflammatory reactions around the site where the subcutaneous injection was given as well as transient insignificant inflations of regional lymph nodes are harmless.
  • Occasionally, veins may respond, presenting inflammatory irritative symptoms. A temporary interruption of the therapy will be necessary in that case.
  • In the presence of an intolerance to mistletoe, there are rare cases where local or general allergic reactions or reactions similar to allergies, such as a generalised itchiness, urticaria, rash, inflation in the face (Quincke’s edema), shivering fits, dyspnea, sudden fall in blood pressure, shock, may occur; such reactions will require a discontinuation of the drug and an immediate medical treatment.
  • In rare cases, an activation of inflammations may occur (e.g. chronic sinusitis, apical granulomas).

Interactions with other medication: None known.

Dosage: Standard dosage: Adults (and children 12 yrs. and older): 1 ampoule 1 to 3× weekly. Thalamus compositum injection solution may be administered by the s.c., i.d., i.m. or i.v. route.

Package sizes: Packs containing 10 and 100 ampoules of 2.2 ml each. (8536)

Pharmacological notes

  • Thalamus opticus suis: mental inertia, loss of initiative, and indifference.¹²
  • Corpus pineale suis: neoplasia.³
  • Glandula suprarenalis suis: adynamia and adrenal exhaustion.³⁴
  • Viscum album: cancerous conditions¹²⁵ and chronic rheumatic pains⁵⁻⁷
  • Adenosinum-3′,5′-cyclophosphoricum: cellular energy deficit³⁴ and chronic fatigue syndrome.⁴

Clinical notes Because of the individual constituents of Thalamus compositum, the medication can be used for auxiliary treatment of neoplasms, degenerative diseases, and chronic rheumatic pains.

In neoplasia, especially as the disease progresses, atrophy of the adrenal glands is observed, as are necrotic foci in the region of the nucleus pallidus and the corpus striatum (pallidostriatum) of the thalamus. These areas of the thalamus are the centers of thalamic control in numerous basic vital functions (eg, the cybernetically controlled autonomic functions). In cancer, these functions also display alteration. This will lead to defective central control of stimuli to and from the central nervous system.

The pineal gland products possess certain antagonistic functions, such as growth inhibition, antitumour activity, and an influence on asthma and other conditions classified in the phases to the right of the regulation/compensation division. Through the process of neuroplasticity, structural thalamic changes are also observed in certain subjects with chronic pain, leading to increased pain sensitivity, such as allodynia. Thus, Thalamus compositum should experimentally be part of the strategy in the treatment of chronic rheumatic pain syndromes.

References

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