Now there are drugs that effectively help with hypertension. One of them, and very famous one, is Betalok ZOK. Available in the form of tablets with a white shell or almost white. They have a biconvex shell in the form of an oval with an A / B engraving on one side.
These tablets have a small membrane stabilizing effect. In addition, they have antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic and antiginal effects on the body. Using Betalok ZOK, the stimulating effect of catecholamines on heart valves is suppressed. This medicine prevents the increase in heart rate and, due to its characteristics, maintains a constant amount of motoprolol in the blood plasma. The drug helps to ensure a steady clinical effect for 24 hours.
In cases of use in small doses, Betalok ZOK is able to exert a slightly less noticeable effect on the musculature of the bronchi, thanks to non-selective beta-blockers. If necessary, the drug is prescribed in combination with B2 adrenergic agonists. It also affects insulin secretion and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as the cardiovascular system under conditions of hypoglycemia. With arterial hypertension, the drug leads to a noticeable decrease in blood pressure, namely within 24 hours. Improvement of well-being when using Betalok ZOK medicine is observed in people who have had myocardial infarction.
Indications for use
This medication is prescribed:
- with functional changes in cardiac activity, which are accompanied by tachycardia;
- with angina pectoris;
- with arterial hypertension;
- in case of cardiac arrhythmias, to reduce the frequency of the number of contractions of the ventricles (especially with atrial fibrillation, as well as ventricular extrasystoles).
It is prescribed as a supportive treatment (especially after a person has suffered an acute heart attack). Betalok ZOK is used for the prevention and treatment of migraine.
Dosage
With cardiac arrhythmias Betalok ZOK is prescribed once a day, preferably with a dose of 100-200 mg in the morning. In case of impaired cardiac performance, accompanied by tachycardia, the drug is prescribed in an amount of 100 mg, but it is possible to increase the dose to 200 mg if the drug is tolerated by a person without any deterioration. A combination of the drug with other antianginal drugs is allowed . With arterial hypertension, the initial dosage is 50-100 mg once a day. Perhaps a combination with replacement drugs.
The drug is intended for use once a day. In the morning, the tablet should be swallowed with water. It is allowed to divide the tablet form in half, but do not crumble or chew it.
Contraindications
Use in treatment is contraindicated when the patient:
- special sensitivity to any component contained in the drug;
- high possibility of cardiogenic shock;
- a pronounced violation of peripheral circulation;
- long-term therapy with inotropic drugs;
- age up to eighteen years;
- Sinus node weakness syndrome (SSSU).
Betalok ZOK ends up with special care for people who may have a heart attack in chronic heart failure in a decompensated stage, such as pulmonary edema. Patients who have recently been administered or excreted calcium channels are also not recommended to use this delicacy.
With great care and only under the supervision of doctors, the drug can be prescribed for children with severe heart disease. Also, this drug is carefully prescribed for patients with diabetes mellitus or asthmatic lung disease.
You can ask Betalok ZOK-analogues in the pharmacy. They are in a large assortment, but it is better to choose them with a doctor or on his advice.
Betalok ZOK, the instruction of which contains important information about the drug, is currently popular with many patients.