Myocardial infarction, according to medical statistics, is becoming younger every year. Scientists all over the world are forced to look for new, most effective medicines against this terrible ailment. One of these drugs is registered in forty countries. It is called Omacor. Reviews of doctors note that the drug accelerates the rehabilitation of patients after a heart attack. Sometimes (if the diet does not help) it is prescribed to sufferers of endogenous hypertriglyceridemia. Moreover, for these patients it can be recommended both in complex treatment and for monotherapy. So what does this medicine include in its composition?
What is Omacor?
Reviews of American colleagues show that US doctors consider it a dietary supplement. Our doctors are sure: this is not a dietary supplement, but a drug. The controversy surrounding the product is probably due to its composition. It has neither antibiotics, nor other strong therapeutic substances. The composition of Omacor (the instruction reports this absolutely clearly) includes only the combination of omega-3 ethyl esters and acids: eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic. They very well normalize lipid metabolism. In the process of taking the drug, these acids are embedded in the calcium and sodium cell channels of the heart muscle and prevent the occurrence of arrhythmias. Despite the fact that Western and Russian scientists could not agree on whether the drug “Omacor” is a dietary supplement or medicine, reviews from both sides note its high efficiency. Moreover, some experts from the European Union who studied the drug came to the conclusion: the acids contained in it have a positive effect on people who are depressed. They restore the level of serotonin, which is not enough for depressed patients.
What else is this remedy capable of?
The drug "Omacor", reviews of doctors of various specialties testify to this, due to the acids included in the composition, helps patients significantly reduce weight. In this case, naturally, the use of the drug is combined with a diet. Eicosapentaenoic acid helps maintain bone mass (this can greatly help astronauts, who have to be in zero gravity for a long time). The drug "Omacor", the use of which is becoming more popular, helps maintain normal memory, strengthens muscles weakened by infection, and relieves inflammation in athletes. However, the drug should be used strictly on the recommendation of a doctor. Uncontrolled use can undermine health, disrupt metabolism.
Dosage and side effects
After a heart attack and to prevent its recurrence, one capsule is usually prescribed, which should be drunk daily during breakfast. Patients with endogenous hypertriglyceridemia are recommended 2 capsules. However, if the dose seems to the doctor insufficient, he can raise it to four capsules. The medicine should be drunk abundantly. Among the side effects of the drug, nausea or stool disturbance is sometimes observed, and rarely, abdominal pain. At high doses, dizziness is possible. Sometimes improper medication can contribute to weight gain.