Arrhythmia should be understood as a disease of the cardiovascular system, which is most often diagnosed in patients. The causes of arrhythmia can be many. To cure arrhythmias, a number of drugs are prescribed in the first place, the relevance of each of which is determined by the severity of the disease, as well as associated pathologies.
Despite the fact that preparations for arrhythmia are, in fact, the basis of the treatment process, adherence to healthy eating standards, moderate physical activity, as well as the rejection of harmful attachments, can significantly increase the effect of treatment.
What is the purpose of drugs for arrhythmia?
Medicines for arrhythmias make it possible to alleviate the patient’s condition, remove unpleasant manifestations, and possibly eliminate the disease altogether. This tactic is due to the fact that the action of all drugs is aimed at strengthening the cellular structures of the cardiovascular system so that the effects of harmful external factors are minimized. In especially severe cases, medications for arrhythmia are used to stabilize the patient and prepare for surgical measures.
Classification of drugs for cardiac arrhythmias
Depending on the direction of action, the funds from arrhythmia are divided into several groups:
- Beta-blockers are a list of drugs that reduce the effect of the sympathetic system on the myocardium, so that the heart does not experience unnecessary overloads.
- Sodium ion channel blockers - a group of drugs that increase the resistance of cells to harmful effects, as well as unexpected stimulation.
- Calcium ion channel blockers are a series of drugs that protect the cells of the heart muscle from calcium ions entering their cavity, ensuring a normal heart rhythm.
- Potassium channel blockers are medicines that promote the regeneration of heart cells and provide them with relaxation.
What to take from arrhythmia? Further, we will talk about this. But remember: self-medication can harm your health! Before using any drug, you should consult your doctor.
Beta blocker principle
The general mechanism of action of these drugs is to counteract the beta-adrenergic receptors that are present in all tissues and blood vessels of the body, including the heart muscle, and in the event of stressful situations, bind to the hormone epinephrine. This makes the body, in particular the heart muscle, work in an emergency mode. Beta blockers prevent this binding. That is why they are often used for cardiac arrhythmias, as well as for the prevention of recurrent myocardial infarction and with high blood pressure.
Tablets from arrhythmias from the class of beta-blockers are Betaxolol, Egilok, Bisoprolol, Atenolol and others.
Betaxolol tablets
The drug "Betaxolol" refers to the category of selective beta-blockers. Due to the long period of action, this medicine gradually reduces blood pressure, preventing it from increasing in stressful situations or with strong physical exertion. "Betaxolol" does not inhibit the activity of the heart muscle, if taken in moderate doses, it does not interfere with the action of adrenomimetics, which expand the bronchial lumens. The drug does not provoke a delay in the body of sodium ions, does not affect glucose metabolism.
The main indications for the use of the drug are hypertension and prevention of angina pectoris.
Betaxolol arrhythmia tablets should be taken once a day, one at a time, with plenty of fluids.
Contraindications to the use of "Betaxolol"
Betaxolol tablets cannot be taken in the presence of acute heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), bradycardia, atrioventricular block, as well as bronchial asthma and chronic inflammation of the bronchi. It is not recommended to use the drug during pregnancy and lactation, as well as children under 18 years of age.
Among the possible side effects, sudden attacks of bradycardia, a sharp decrease in blood pressure, heart failure, weakness, numbness of the limbs, Raynaud's syndrome can be observed .
"Betaxolol": price, reviews
In most cases, patients report a significant improvement in their condition, therefore, reviews about the drug Betaxolol are mostly positive. However, due to the individual characteristics of the body of each person, the drug does not always have the expected effect. Therefore, in some cases, there are negative evaluations of the drug.
The drug "Betaxolol", the price of which in pharmacies in Russia does not exceed 150 rubles, is available for buyers. However, you can not use it without first consulting a doctor, otherwise the harm from the drug may outweigh its benefits.
Amiodarone tablets
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic as well as antianginal drug. The principle of action of Amiodarone is to reduce the automatic function of the sinus node, which reduces the risk of slowing the heart rate, as well as to reduce the number of potassium ions passing through cardiomyocyte cell membranes. The drug allows you to extend the period of refraction of the heart muscle. In addition, Amiodarone can reduce the oxygen demand of the myocardium, as the heart rate decreases. The lumen of the coronary arteries and peripheral vessels expands, therefore, the resistance inside the peripheral vessels decreases, which helps maintain cardiac output.
The composition of the drug includes iodine, which helps to reduce the effect of thyroid hormones on the myocardium.
"Amiodarone" is prescribed to patients with ventricular arrhythmia, extrasystole, as well as to avoid recurrence of myocardial infarction.
Dosage and administration of Amiodarone
Amiodarone is available in the form of tablets of 0.2 g. Take tablets at the beginning of treatment at 0.6-0.8 g, dividing this amount into 2-3 doses. The course of treatment is from 8 to 15 days.
Take pills after meals with plenty of fluids.
Contraindications to treatment "Amiodarone"
Among the contraindications to the use of Amiodarone are: cardiogenic shock, atrioventricular block without a pacemaker, bradycardia, sensitivity to the active substances of the drug, hyper- and hypothyroidism, hypokalemia, heart failure, pregnancy.
Amiodarone: price, reviews
Judging by the positive reviews about the drug, it really helps to relieve bouts of atrial fibrillation, and also acts as a prophylactic. Most of the reviews left are positive. A nice addition to the drug is its availability.
Amiodarone, the price of which in pharmacies in Russia is 140-150 rubles, is affordable for customers. However, they should be purchased only on prescription by the attending physician.
Quinidine tablets
"Quinidine" is a rather effective antiarrhythmic drug, which is effective even in cases where other similar drugs do not help. However, quite often taking "Quinidine" may be accompanied by side effects. At the same time, the correct dosage of the medicine will avoid health hazards.
Indications for the use of "Quinidine" are various types of arrhythmias, as well as other failures in the rhythm of contraction of the heart muscle - paroxysmal tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, frequent extrasystole.
Instructions for use "Quinidine"
"Quinidine", the instructions for use of which is enclosed in each package of the drug, are available in the form of tablets of 100 and 200 mg. It should be used half an hour before a meal. The dosage of the drug is prescribed by the doctor. According to recent studies, the maximum effect of quinidine arrhythmia medication is achieved with the initial use of high doses (250-300 mg) with a gradual decrease (up to 100 mg) 6 times a day. In any case, only the attending physician should prescribe the dosage regimen and dosage.
Contraindications to the use of "Quinidine" are: individual intolerance to the drug, heart failure, pregnancy.
Magnesium and potassium: drugs
Potassium is an extremely important trace element that directly affects the functional ability of the heart. In a complex with magnesium, potassium is involved in cellular metabolism in the myocardium. In addition, these trace elements strengthen the cell walls of blood vessels, eliminating sclerotic plaques, thereby making blood more fluid, and also preventing blood clotting. Potassium is also very important for normalizing the contractile function of the heart muscle. Thus, maintaining a sufficient level of potassium and magnesium in the body helps to prevent arrhythmias and other diseases of the human cardiovascular system.
In general, potassium and magnesium preparations, in particular, Panangin or Asparkam, do not have a very intense effect on heart rate. They are used as adjuvants for arrhythmias, the cause of which is hypokalemia in hyperaldosteronism, as well as when the dosage of cardiac glycosides is exceeded. Indications for the use of potassium preparations are also the prevention of recurrence of paroxysmal tachycardia, extrasystole, paroxysmal tachyarrhythmia. Elderly people use potassium supplements for changing atmospheric pressure, to lower blood pressure, with periodically recurring angina pectoris.
Trace elements potassium and magnesium can be used not only in the form of tablets, but also as a component for intravenous injection of a polarizing cocktail of insulin, glucose, potassium and magnesium. In this case, thanks to insulin, glucose together with potassium ions passes through the cell membrane from the plasma into the cells. Thus, the polarization of cardiomyocytes increases, that is, the potential of the membranes of myocardial cells is restored.
All of the above drugs for arrhythmia, to one degree or another, are able to restore human health or rid them of unpleasant symptoms of the disease. Nevertheless, it is worth remembering that it is possible to maintain health at a young age if you lead a healthy lifestyle and get rid of bad habits. Then, medications for arrhythmia and other heart problems will be needed much later, or not at all.