The drug "Antisten" is characterized as an adjuvant used in the complex treatment of IHD. The active substance of the drug is trimetazidine dihydrochloride.
Mechanism of action
Due to the beneficial properties of the component, the medication prevents the accumulation of sodium and calcium ions in cardiomyocytes (heart muscle cells). At the same time, a normal potassium content is maintained. The tool prevents a decrease in the level of phosphocreatinin and adenosine triphosphoric acid. This mechanism of action of the drug ensures the maintenance of normal myocardial contractility. In ischemic zones there is a positive effect on the integrity of cell membranes, an improvement in the activity of neurons in the brain. In addition, the tool prevents the release and negative effects of free radicals. In practice, the elimination of sharp jumps in blood pressure, a decrease in the frequency of angina attacks, and an increase in the body's resistance to physical stress are noted two weeks after the start of therapy with the Antisten medication. Indications for use of the drug include cardiovascular pathologies and their complications. The tool has a beneficial effect on the function of the ocular retina due to vascular pathologies of the eye.
Medication "Antisten." Indications for use
The tool is recommended in the treatment of coronary heart disease, for the prevention of angina attacks. An effective drug for cochleovestibular disorders of the ischemic type. In particular, during treatment, dizziness, nausea, and tinnitus are eliminated. An agent is prescribed for choreoretinal disorders of a vascular nature.
The medicine "Antisten." Instructions for use. Price
The cost of the drug in pharmacies is from 250 rubles. The drug is recommended to take twice a day for 1 tablet. Reception should be carried out with meals. Given the fact that the medicine is auxiliary, when prescribing Antisten, indications for use, the severity of the pathology and patient tolerance are the main criteria for establishing the duration of therapy. In this regard, the duration of admission is determined individually for each patient.
Side effects
When prescribing Antisten, indications for use, as mentioned above, are not the only information that experts pay attention to. Of great importance in the treatment of cardiovascular pathologies in general is patient tolerance. However, it should be noted that when taking the drug "Antisten" complications do not occur so often. The main side effects include flushing of the upper body, orthostatic hypotension, dyspepsia. In some cases, an increase in existing symptoms may be observed.
Contraindications
No medication is prescribed for impaired hepatic activity, hypersensitivity to the components, during lactation. Means "Antisten", the indications for use of which are indicated above, are not recommended for patients under 18 years old, pregnant women, patients with renal failure.