The name of the drug “Pumpan”, reviews of which we will consider in our article, and the fact that it is able to strengthen the heart and improve its work, thanks to persistent advertising, everyone has probably heard at least once. But as you know, popularity and publicity are not always a guarantee of quality. In this article we will consider in detail the "Pumpan", its form of release, principle of action, indications for use.
In order to evaluate this medicine and its effectiveness as objectively as possible, we will also briefly review the reviews of doctors and patients.
General description of the drug and form of release
"Pumpan", the reviews of which we will study, refers to homeopathic medicines. The instructions state that it is exclusively of plant origin. It is used both as the main and in the form of additional therapy. Available in the form of tablets and drops.
The medicinal composition of the drug
"Pumpan" (reviews of which are more likely to be positive) is a complex homeopathic medicine, which includes the following extracts and extracts from plants:
- hawthorn (Crataegus) D1;
- digitalis purpurea (Digitalis) D12;
- May lily of the valley (Convallaria) D12;
- potassium carbonate (Kalium carbonicum) D6;
- Arnica mountain (Arnica) D6.
Ethanol is contained in drops as an auxiliary substance.
Tablets contain these additional components:
- lactose monohydrate;
- potato starch;
- magnesium stearate.
Due to the herbal medicinal components that make up, drops and tablets "Pumpan" (patient reviews confirm their effectiveness) have a wide range of medicinal properties, which we will consider further.
The effect of the drug on the body
Pumpan tablets and drops, reviews of which are found on various sites are mostly positive (but it is not possible to verify their authenticity), according to the instructions for use, have the following therapeutic properties:
- anti-ischemic;
- metabolic;
- cardiotonic;
- hypotensive.
According to the official instructions for the systematic use of the drug, it has the following effect on the body:
- stabilizes the heart rhythm;
- reduces adrenergic impulse;
- increases the amount of alpha lipoproteins and lowers cholesterol, due to which there is an antianginal effect, helps to reduce cholesterol plaques;
- activates cellular energy metabolism and oxygen supply of the myocardium, thereby increasing the physical endurance of the body and the amount of intracoronary reserve;
- stabilizes the prothrombin index and fibrogen in the blood;
- stabilizes the vegetovascular system;
- activates intracardiac hemodynamics;
- has a mild diuretic effect.
Since the drug is homeopathic, in order for its medicinal effect to be clearly noticeable, it must be taken systematically and for a sufficiently long time. For this reason, in case of acute diseases requiring immediate relief of the patient's condition, "Pumpan" is prescribed as an additional therapy. It is believed that over time, when the therapeutic effect of the drug becomes apparent, the dose of the main therapy can be reduced.
Indications for the use of "Pumpan"
This medicine as an additional component to the main therapy can be prescribed for the following problems and diseases:
- arrhythmia;
- cardiopsychoneurosis;
- arterial hypertension;
- dystrophic changes in the heart muscle;
- chronic heart failure;
- coronary heart disease;
- vegetovascular dystonia;
- high cholesterol.
How to take medicine
It is recommended to take this drug before meals (half an hour) or one hour after the last meal. If "Pumpan" is taken in tablet form, the tablet is placed under the tongue until completely resorbed. If the drug is taken in the form of drops, they can be diluted with a small amount of water or taken in pure form.
The recommended daily dosage of the drug depends on the disease. Instructions for the use of "Pumpan" (reviews are discussed later) regulates the administration of the drug as follows.
With the complex treatment of heart failure, the drug is taken 1 tablet three times a day. (or 10 cap.). The recommended course for tangible results is 2 months, and after improving the condition, the attending physician can reduce the initially recommended dose.
With vegetovascular dystonia and arterial hypertension, the drug is taken 1 tablet three times a day. (or 10 cap.). The recommended course is 2-3 months, then a gradual dose reduction is possible. In this case, the level of blood pressure should be constantly monitored.
The final decision on the initial dosage and its subsequent reduction is made by the doctor who initially prescribed this drug.
Tablets and drops "Pumpan": reviews and price
The cost of this medicine depends on its form of release. A bottle of drops of 20 ml costs about 150 rubles., A bottle of 50 ml - 420 rubles.
Tablets (48 pcs. In a pack) cost about 300 rubles.
"Pumpan": instructions for use, reviews of doctors and patients
Judging by the reviews of patients, this drug was prescribed to them not only by cardiologists, but also by therapists and endocrinologists. On most forums and resources, patient reviews of Pumpan are positive. Those who took this remedy write that the main advantage of the drug is its natural herbal composition. Many note that after taking “Pumpan”, their quality of sleep improved and the manifestations of tachycardia significantly decreased.
There are reviews that suggest that after taking the drug, the patients in the heart disappeared and the feeling of heaviness in the chest disappeared.
Negative reviews about this drug are very rare, but for the sake of justice it is worth noting that they are. In some patients, after taking Pumpan, there was simply no obvious improvement; in others, on the contrary, there was an increase in the symptoms of heart disease.
Despite the fact that the drug is prescribed by sick cardiologists and therapists, it is noted on some forums that on the site of the Russian Medical Discussion Club there is not a single positive mention of this drug, as well as direct recommendations of doctors for its use.
Analog drugs
Previously, we examined in detail the instructions for use, the price of "Pumpa" and reviews. Analogs (the most popular) for this drug, which have the same declared homeopathic origin and similar indications for use, as well as their cost, we will briefly consider further:
- Cardio Gran capsules (105-120 rub.);
- Aurocard solution (405-410 rubles);
- tablets "Advocard" (140-150 rubles);
- drops "A-dyston" (75-90 rubles).
Despite the fact that all these analog preparations, like Pumpan itself, are homeopathic remedies and are sold in pharmacies without a prescription, it is not worthwhile to decide on their own to start taking them. Any medicines, including homeopathic ones, may have their contraindications. For this reason, any medication should be agreed with your doctor.