What is the analogue of Omacor, what is the drug itself and what is it for? These and other questions regarding this medication we will consider in the article.
general information
Any analogue of Omacor, as well as this drug itself, is a drug for the prevention of atherosclerosis. The medication is available in the form of gelatin capsules, which contain alpha-tocopherol, ethyl omega-3 acids, consisting of ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids.
Pharmacodynamics
The antisclerotic effect of the drug is due to the fact that it contains polyunsaturated fatty acids. In addition, active substances such as docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids contribute to a significant decrease in the level of lipoproteins (that is, protein compounds that carry cholesterol through the bloodstream) and triglycerides (this is the type of fat that is found in the blood) of low density.
Quite a long time ago, scientists found that the increased content of these substances in the human body is a direct threat to normal cardiac activity. Moreover, it is their increased level that causes the development of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis. It should be noted that their blood content increases due to a sedentary lifestyle, the use of alcoholic beverages and high-calorie foods, as well as disorders in the thyroid gland, kidney diseases, etc.
The drug "Omacor": analogues, the price of medication
The cost of this drug is very high. So, for 28 tablets you will have to pay about 1,500 Russian rubles. In this regard, many patients seek to acquire an analogue of Omacor, which has a lower cost. These medications include the following:
- Omega-3.
- "Vitrum Cardio."
- "Doppelherz Asset Omega 3".
- fish oil "Amber drop".
- "Omeganol."
- "Omeganol forte."
- "Multi-tabs Intello Kids with Omega-3."
- "Pikovit Omega 3".
- Children's fish oil "Goldfish".
- "Unique Omega-3."
- "Biafishenol."
- Fish oil from the liver of cod "Lisi".
- Perfoptin Omega 3, etc.
All presented analogues of the drug "Omacor" have a similar pharmacological effect.
Indications for use
This drug and its analogues are actively used to prevent heart attacks. It is often prescribed in combination therapy in conjunction with beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, as well as statins and antiplatelet agents. Analogues of Omacor (1000 mg) and the drug itself according to the results of their use in endogenous hypertriglyceridemia have a lot of positive reviews. It should be especially noted that if the patient is diagnosed with a fourth type of disease, then only the aforementioned medication is prescribed to him. If the patient has detected hypertriglyceridemia of the second or third type, and at the same time a rather high level of triglycerides is observed, then statins should be used additionally.
Mode of application
As a prevention of heart attack, the tablet analogue of the drug Omacor, as well as the medication itself, is prescribed one per day. With a disease such as hypertriglyceridemia, at the very beginning of the treatment of the disease, this drug should be given to the patient in the amount of two tablets per day. If such a dosage is ineffective, then it is recommended to increase it exactly twice (that is, 4 pieces per day).
It is very difficult to indicate the average duration of therapy with this agent. After all, it depends on many factors. For this reason, it is undesirable to take Omacor and its analogues without first consulting a doctor.
Side effects
After taking the Omacor tablets and its analogues, the patient may feel nausea, abdominal and head pains, dizziness, and also note dryness in the nose. It should be said that such a drug can lead to the appearance of rosacea on the face, gastritis, bleeding in the digestive tract, as well as rashes, erythema and urticaria on the skin. There are even cases when the medicine “Omacor” caused a violation of the liver’s functions in the patient, a significant increase in the activity of its enzymes, a decrease in blood pressure and an increased need for insulin.
Contraindications to the use of Omacor
According to the instructions, this drug is strictly forbidden to appoint pregnant women, as well as patients who suffer from exogenous hypertriglyceridemia. Among other things, such a medication can not be used while breast-feeding a child and with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
It should also be noted that patients with serious liver disorders who have undergone serious surgery or injuries, as well as under the age of 18 or older than 70 years old, should take the Omacor analogue and the medication itself only under the strict supervision of a doctor. In addition, this medication with caution is combined with oral anticoagulants and fibrates.