Heart pills. Name, photo

Cardiomagnyl tablets, which are produced in the form of hearts, are the most popular among patients suffering from pathologies of the cardiovascular system of varying severity. The medicine is used mainly to facilitate the work of the heart and prevent the progression of diseases. The cardiologist prescribes the drug after receiving the results of a diagnostic examination.

Indications for use

The medication is an antithrombotic agent that additionally saturates the body with magnesium.

The drug is used to reduce blood viscosity and reduce the severity of symptoms of cardiovascular diseases.

The main indications for its appointment:

• An acute period with myocardial infarction, when the course of pathology can be aggravated as a result of increased blood viscosity.
• Acute and chronic heart failure.
• Angina pectoris at different stages.
• Cardiac ischemia. The drug is prescribed in combination with other drugs.
• Arterial hypertension, in which thickening of the blood aggravates the symptoms and can provoke additional complications.
• The period of rehabilitation after suffering an ischemic stroke or myocardial infarction. The tool allows you to reduce the likelihood of re-development of an attack, as well as other complications.
• Increased blood cholesterol levels. With such a violation, the likelihood of the formation of large cholesterol plaques increases significantly, since thick blood contributes to this.
• Diabetes. The drug is prescribed only as part of a comprehensive treatment.
• Obesity. Often, patients with such disorders suffer from blood abnormalities.

The drug is often used to prevent the development of venous thrombosis in patients with varicose veins, phlebitis and a tendency to thrombophlebitis.

Chemical composition

Heart-shaped tablets for the heart (Cardiomagnyl) contain acetylsalicylic acid and magnesium hydroxide. These substances have therapeutic properties. Acetylsalicylic acid prevents the formation of blood clots, reduces blood viscosity. Magnesium hydroxide has a positive effect on the condition of the heart muscle, reduces the likelihood of complications in the form of the formation of ischemic foci on the myocardium.

Additionally, the tablets contain excipients:

• Magnesium stearate.
• Talc.
• Starch.
• Macrogol.
• Microcrystalline cellulose.

These ingredients have no therapeutic properties. The amount of acetylsalicylic acid per 1 tablet is 75 mg, magnesium - 15.2 mg. A medicine marked forte is also produced, in which the dosage of active ingredients is 2 times greater.

Release form

The drug is available to patients only in the form of oral film-coated tablets. Each tablet looks like a stylized "heart". It is small, white or almost white.

The tablets are placed in small polyethylene bottles of 30 or 100 pieces. The vials are placed in small cardboard boxes, where you can also find a description, which describes in detail the features of use, contraindications and possible complications.

The cost of the tablets depends on the number of them in the package. The average price ranges from 150-330 rubles.

Pharmacodynamics

Heart-shaped tablets for the heart, that is, Cardiomagnyl, have antiplatelet properties due to the content of acetylsalicylic acid. The ingredient prevents the aggregation of platelets and clotting factors, which contribute to the formation of blood clots and their attachment to the walls of blood vessels.

As a result, blood circulation is facilitated, the load on the heart and coronary vessels is reduced. If patients have chronic heart pathologies, the likelihood of an exacerbation of their symptoms decreases.

Additionally, acetylsalicylic acid has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce body temperature. Magnesium in the composition of the product improves the functioning of the heart, has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system, somewhat reduces the likelihood of complications as a result of a deficiency of the substance.

Pharmacokinetics

After taking the tablets inside, their dissolution occurs in the digestive tract, and the components of the composition are absorbed into the systemic circulation and distributed throughout the body. The bioavailability of the drug is high, and its maximum concentration in the blood is reached 1 hour after taking a single dosage.

The drug binds to plasma proteins. Eating food does not reduce the effectiveness of the product. Over the course of several hours, the concentration of the ingredient in the blood gradually decreases. The processing of substances occurs in the patient's liver, and the decay products are evacuated with the help of the kidneys.

In patients with diseases of the digestive system, pharmacokinetic features may change, which usually does not affect the effect of the drug. The accumulation of ingredients in the body does not occur, that is, after refusal of treatment, the effect lasts only for a short period of time.

Application

Heart-shaped tablets can be used to eliminate the symptoms of vascular and heart pathologies, but mainly in combination with other medicines. Depending on the symptomatology and age of the patients, the therapy regimen may differ. A standard method is often used, but the specialist makes a decision after a preliminary examination.

For children under 18

The drug is not used in the treatment of children and adolescents, which is associated with an increased risk of complications. Patients in this group rarely need these drugs. If certain indications appear, the doctor individually decides on the appointment.

For adults

Adults take the medicine without restriction if there are no contraindications. Depending on the course of the pathology, the dose of the drug is different.

Disease	Dose of pills
Acute angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and other diseases	The starting dosage for acutely ill patients is 150 mg. For 1-2 weeks, the doctor monitors the patient's condition, if necessary, sends it to laboratory diagnostics. If there are no positive changes, the dose may be increased to 300-450 mg per day.
Chronic course of a pathological condition without acute symptoms and severe complications	In the chronic form of the disease, the initial dosage of the drug is 75 mg. In some cases, the drug is consumed at 150 mg per day. Increased doses are not prescribed, since taking the medicine in this case is prophylactic, that is, it reduces the likelihood of an exacerbation of symptoms.

The tablets are taken orally at about the same time with plenty of water. The duration of the prophylactic course can be 1 month, the treatment can be carried out within 2-3 months. The drug is often prescribed for life, as many patients are at risk of thrombosis and other complications. A lifelong admission must be agreed with your doctor.

For pregnant

Pregnant women are not prescribed medication, which is associated with an increased risk of complications in the mother and fetus.

During lactation, tablets are not used. If necessary, feeding should be stopped for the entire period of therapy.

For the elderly

Elderly patients take pills according to the standard scheme. The duration of admission and the specific dose is determined individually. In the acute course of the violation, the daily rate usually does not exceed 300 mg, but in the case of the appointment of 450 mg, doctors prefer to monitor the patient's condition.

The prophylactic dose for patients is 75 mg, it is rarely doubled, as in the case of treatment of young patients or middle-aged people. The likelihood of developing complications in older people is slightly higher. Like other patients, they can use the drug for a long time, many take pills for life, if the need arises.

Contraindications

Heart-shaped tablets for the heart cannot always be used by patients, since they have quite a few contraindications. The main thing is considered intolerance to the components of the composition and a tendency to such reactions in the patient's history.

Other barriers to therapy:

• Carrying a baby in the 3rd trimester, lactation.
• Children and adolescents up to 18 years old.
• Acute course of gastric ulcer, gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice. The drug can provoke severe complications, especially in the presence of concomitant diseases.
• A tendency to bleeding, genetic pathologies in which there is a violation of blood clotting.
• Bronchial asthma, provoked by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in history.
• Kidney pathology in acute form, renal failure.
• Acute hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, or liver failure.
• Internal bleeding associated with perforation of the wall of the stomach or intestines.
• Shock state.
• Impairment of the patient's consciousness.
• Persistent hypotension.

The drug is used with caution for the treatment of patients with anemia, as well as patients with intolerance to other drugs in this group.

Overdose

Treatment with pills for a long period does not lead to the development of an overdose if the patient follows all the doctor's recommendations. In the case of a single dose of a large number of tablets, it will certainly provoke an overdose.

In this case, patients develop acute dyspeptic disorders in the form of nausea, bouts of vomiting, diarrhea. Additionally, patients are worried about weakness, headache and pain in the stomach. Repeated vomiting during the day and upset stool leads to dehydration, indigestion, flatulence.

The condition worsens with the addition of allergy symptoms, which, in case of an overdose, manifest themselves in an acute form. Patients have not only a rash on the body, itching and irritation, but also the development of an allergic form of rhinitis, conjunctivitis. The patient is worried about lacrimation, nasal congestion and itching of the eyelids.

One of the dangerous manifestations of an overdose is gastrointestinal bleeding, which develops in patients with chronic diseases of the digestive tract. This condition is accompanied by a critical decrease in blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, discoloration of vomit and feces, severe abdominal pain and tension in the anterior abdominal wall.

The condition requires immediate medical attention, hospital treatment. Often, patients undergo surgery, in some cases it is possible to do without surgery. The patient is in the hospital for at least 2 weeks, he is prescribed complex treatment with medicines from different groups. The acute course of allergy also requires the patient to be admitted to a hospital, where parenteral drugs are administered to him, as well as medications for oral administration are prescribed.

Side effects

Negative reactions from internal organs more often occur in patients who violate the rules of treatment or use the medicine without a doctor's prescription. But experts cannot exclude the risk of complications if all recommendations are followed.

Common negative reactions:

• Headache, weakness and dizziness.
• Decreased performance, both mental and physical.
• Pain in the stomach and intestines.
• Heartburn, which appears not only after eating food, but also on an empty stomach.
• Decreased appetite and indigestion.
• Flatulence and bloating.
• Changes in the number of the most important blood cells. This deviation can be detected by laboratory examination of the patient's blood.
• Enhanced work of the sweat glands.
• The appearance of symptoms of stomatitis, in which there is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
• Drowsiness.
• Allergic manifestations from the nasal passages and mucous membranes of the eyes.
• Latent bleeding, the appearance of hematomas on the body and limbs, even with a slight effect on the skin.

In most cases, in patients, negative reactions disappear on their own some time after discontinuation of therapy, but sometimes medication is required to eliminate them. In most cases, enterosorbents and antihistamines are used, but drugs may be required to stop bleeding.

special instructions

Heart pills for the heart (Cardiomagnyl) are strongly discouraged from fasting. This leads to increased production of gastric juice, damage to the mucous membranes. It is especially important to comply with this recommendation in the case of chronic diseases of the stomach or intestines.

During the admission period, patients with chronic gastritis may additionally be prescribed Omeprazole. This drug prevents damage to the mucous membranes, reduces the concentration of hydrochloric acid.

If the patient takes the drug on an ongoing basis, it is necessary to regularly visit a cardiologist and donate blood for laboratory tests. Perhaps a dosage or course duration adjustment is required; in some cases, another medication is selected.

Drug interactions

Cardiomagnet enhances the effectiveness of anticoagulants and agents for lowering blood glucose levels. When prescribing such medications, the doctor preliminarily determines the safety of such a combination.

Some diuretics are less effective when combined with pills. Deterioration in the absorption of active ingredients is observed in the case of a combination of the drug with antacids. If it is necessary to take them, it is worth taking a break between the antiplatelet medicine for at least 2 hours.

With caution, the drug is prescribed in combination with glucocorticosteroid drugs, since there is a decrease in the effectiveness of Cardiomagnyl. A combination of medication with antihypertensive, vascular, antibacterial drugs is allowed.

Storage conditions and periods

The drug can be stored for 5 years in a dark and cool place, away from children and direct sunlight.

The date of manufacture of the drug is indicated on the package, it is necessary to study the information before taking it. After the expiration date, the use of the drug is prohibited.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

The remedy is non-prescription, that is, it is dispensed in different pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor.

Analogs

If it is impossible to prescribe original tablets, the doctor selects an analogue for the patient with similar therapeutic properties.

Aspirin Cardio

The most popular substitute available in tablet form for oral use. The medication contains acetylsalicylic acid and has an antiplatelet effect.

Unlike Cardiomagnyl, Aspirin Cardio does not contain magnesium, but 1 tablet may contain an increased dose of acetylsalicylic acid. The cost of the analogue is slightly lower than the original, it is approximately 90-120 rubles.

Magnikore

An absolute analogue of a product with the same composition and therapeutic properties, which is produced in tablet form and can be used for patients in order to improve the condition of cardiovascular diseases.

You can buy the product for about 180-340 rubles. It is usually used in the same way as the original medication.

Heart-shaped tablets, that is, Cardiomagnet, are considered effective and relatively safe for patients with heart and vascular diseases. They help to relieve the burden on the organ, reduce the risk of blood clots and improve the general condition of the patient. The prescription of the drug is made by the doctor after a preliminary examination.

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