For many disorders of the hematopoietic system, it is advisable to take special pills to thin the blood. After all, a change in some components of this biological fluid leads to the fact that it becomes thick. And this is one of the main causes of strokes, heart attacks and other dangerous diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Groups of funds
All blood thinning pills developed by pharmacists can conditionally be divided into two parts. The first of these is anticoagulants. These drugs are designed to reduce the activity of the blood coagulation system. They inhibit it, and this leads to the fact that increases the time required for the formation of clots. This group includes funds "Warfarin", "Heparin", "Trombo Ass", "Detralex" and others.
In addition to anticoagulants, there are other drugs designed to thin the blood. They are called antiplatelet agents. Their action is based on the fact that they interfere with the natural process of platelet adhesion. Most of them contain salicylates. These are the substances that are the basis of aspirin. In addition to this drug, Trental, Ticlopidine, Cardiomagnyl, Aspirin Cardio belong to this group.
Indications
Choosing which blood thinning pills to take is necessary only with a doctor. Only a specialist can choose the right drugs and set the right dosage. So, thick blood is not only the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is the reason that the supply of organs and tissues with oxygen is deteriorating.
The cause of blood clotting may be a lack of enzymes. This provokes the accumulation of underoxidized products resulting from the breakdown of protein molecules. As a result, red blood cells begin to stick together. And this worsens the oxygen metabolism in the body and leads to the fact that organs, tissues and cells begin to starve.
Most often prescribed tablets to thin the blood of pregnant women, patients with varicose veins, thrombosis, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and a predisposition to strokes. But it is important to understand that none of these drugs is designed to dissolve already formed blood clots in the body.
Pregnancy
Prescribe blood thinners to expectant mothers should only be a specialist after examination. Often the reason that the gynecologist recommends these drugs is the deterioration of the placenta, impaired blood flow in it.
Drinking pills for blood thinning for the purpose of prevention is not worth it without the appropriate recommendation of a doctor. But if the gynecologist prescribed them, then you can not refuse treatment. This is fraught with the fact that due to viscous blood the baby will suffer from a lack of oxygen and, accordingly, develop worse. An expectant mother may be prescribed such a drug as Curantil, the active substance in it is dipyridamole. It is intended to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, improve blood microcirculation. It also has an inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation.
In a hospital, expectant mothers may be given the drug “Heparin”. It does not cross the placenta and does not affect the fetus. But with his appointment, the risk of premature birth and spontaneous abortion increases. To avoid such negative consequences, this drug is used only under the supervision of doctors.
Phlebeurysm
For many diseases, drugs are needed that prevent the formation of blood clots in the body. Varicose veins are no exception . With this disease, it is important to monitor the composition of the blood and prevent its thickening. Local remedies, such as Lyoton ointment, have proven themselves well. Also, Curantil or Dipyridamole are often prescribed.
With this disease, doctors recommend the use of anticoagulants. In addition to Kurantil tablets, other blood thinning tablets for varicose veins can also be prescribed. Doctors often recommend injections of Clexane or Fraxiparin, which are low molecular weight analogues of Heparin.
Thrombosis
If you have a tendency to thicken blood, then you need to carefully monitor your condition. After all, it is important to prevent the formation of blood clots. For these purposes, injectable agents, for example, “Heparin” or its low molecular weight analogues, are often used. After an intensive course of treatment, the treatment regimen is changed. To prevent the appearance of new blood clots, blood-thinning pills “Warfarin” are prescribed. This tool is an indirect anticoagulant derived from coumarin. When using it, it is important to follow all the doctor's recommendations and adhere to the dosages indicated in the instructions. Otherwise, there is a risk of severe bleeding.
With extensive deep vein thrombosis , other drugs may be prescribed. In such cases, a remedy that is capable of sucking up blood clots may be recommended. So, doctors often prescribe the drug Alteplaza.
Surgery
After many heart operations, especially when a mechanical valve is installed, it is necessary to take special pills to thin the blood. Otherwise, there is a risk of blood clots. In this case, “Warfarin” or “Aspirin” may be prescribed, as well as its analogues. In some cases, they are recommended to drink at the same time.
At the same time, it was found that about 70% of patients can refuse to take funds intended for blood thinning, and this will not lead to complications. But if the patient had a tendency to form blood clots, or was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, then they become mandatory.
Preparations "Cardiomagnyl" and "Thrombo Ass"
One of the most popular antiplatelet agents is aspirin or other drugs that include acetylsalicylic acid. For example, Cardiomagnyl blood-thinning tablets contain, in addition to the indicated main active ingredient, magnesium hydroxide. It is he who neutralizes the negative effect of acetylsalicylic acid on the gastrointestinal mucosa.
Prescribe a remedy for the prevention of problems with blood vessels and heart, such as acute failure or thrombosis. There is a certain group of patients who must drink it: people suffering from diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidimia, unstable angina pectoris. Also, prevention should be addressed to all elderly patients and those who smoke.
TromboAss blood thinning pills are prescribed in the same cases as the Cardiomagnyl preparation. But before using them, it is important to remember that they do not contain magnesium that can protect the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines.
Contraindications
When using antiplatelet agents, you must be very careful. After all, the list of contraindications is quite large. Among them:
- cerebral hemorrhage,
- bleeding tendency,
- bronchial asthma caused by taking salicylic drugs;
- erosion or ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract in the phase of exacerbation;
- severe renal failure;
- age up to 18 years;
- pregnancy in the first and third trimesters, the period of breastfeeding;
- Hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid.
There are a number of other situations in which it is not advisable to drink antiplatelet agents. With caution, blood thinning tablets are prescribed for patients with gout, a history of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the stomach or intestines, with nasal polyposis, allergic conditions, in the second trimester of pregnancy and under the age of 18 years.
Given all of the above, you should not drink these drugs without a doctor’s prescription. Only a specialist can evaluate how much they are necessary for the patient, choose the most suitable remedy and determine the desired dosage.