Cardiac pathologies are increasingly common at a young age. Attacks of angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction are especially dangerous. In case of untimely seeking medical help, the patient risks his life. In this situation, it is necessary to stop the attack as soon as possible so that a necrotic area does not form in the heart.
Timely help is the key to success!
There are medications that can expand the coronary vessels in a short time and alleviate the patient's condition. These medicines can be used before the ambulance arrives. These drugs include Nitromint (spray). Also widely used is its counterpart, Izo Mik. Medicines have an identical composition and indications for use, belong to the same group of antianginal drugs. The dosage of the medicine may depend on the severity of the heart attack. Experts say that Nitromint can become a reliable assistant for people who have cardiovascular pathologies.
Nitromint (spray). Release form and composition of the drug
There are many drugs that experts use for cardiovascular diseases. The Nitromint spray is considered quite effective and in demand. It is very easy to use and has an affordable price. In Russian pharmacies, the cost of the product is approximately 150 rubles. The medicine is produced in the form of an aerosol. The main substance in its composition is nitroglycerin. In the middle of the bottle is a clear liquid, which, when it enters the oral cavity, is instantly absorbed into the systemic circulation. The product is placed in lithographic aluminum cylinders with a metering pump and a spray head. Each aerosol has 180 doses.
If you believe the reviews of experts, Nitromint (spray) is considered truly effective. Photos of the medicine can be seen above.
The medicine is characterized by the following actions:
- reduced need for oxygen supply for the myocardium;
- relaxation of peripheral arteries and veins, coronary vessels;
- improved blood supply;
- oxygen supply to the ischemic zone of the myocardium;
- increased cardiac output;
- increased tolerance to physical activity;
- relaxation of smooth muscle cells in the bronchi, gall bladder, esophagus and intestines.
Cardiologists widely use Nitromint (spray). Instructions for use describe how to use the drug. However, doctors do not recommend self-medication.
Indications and contraindications
The drug can be used in the following cases:
- treatment and prevention of angina attacks;
- complex treatment of acute left ventricular failure;
- rehabilitation after myocardial infarction;
- acute myocardial infarction;
- pulmonary edema.
Contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin;
- hypotension;
- acute vascular insufficiency ;
- cardiogenic shock;
- mitral and aortic stenosis;
- primary pulmonary hypertension;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- migraine;
- epilepsy;
- alcoholism.
Unfortunately, not all pharmacies can buy the drug "Nitromint". Spray recipe in Latin is uncomplicated. But only a doctor can compose it. Only with a prescription is the medicine dispensed in pharmacies.
Dosage
Dose selection is carried out individually for each patient and depends on clinical symptoms, the severity of the process and sensitivity to the medication. Cardiologists claim that an attack of angina pectoris is stopped by the introduction of one or two doses of the drug under the tongue. After 15 minutes, you can repeat the introduction of the drug. To avoid an attack during exercise, a few minutes before it is necessary to enter one dose of the drug. Each pressure spray sprays a single dose of medication. The aerosol head should be at the top, and the can should be in a vertical position.
Overdose
Overdose can lead to the development of the following symptoms:
- migraine;
- dizziness;
- pressure reduction;
- tachycardia;
- drowsiness;
- hyperemia on the face;
- feeling of heat;
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- orthostatic collapse ;
- increased methemoglobin.
In case of symptoms of an overdose, you should immediately consult a doctor. Spray "Nitromint" when taken in high doses can cause tachypnea and cyanosis.
With caution, you need to take a spray with the following groups of drugs:
- antihypertensive drugs;
- antidepressants;
- tranquilizers;
- Heparin
- Sildenafil
- "Viagra";
- Novocainomide.
The aerosol has an increased explosion hazard, so it must be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees, in a dark and dry place. Also, the medicine should be inaccessible to children. In a pharmacy, a prescription drug is sold. It is forbidden to smoke near an aerosol and throw an empty spray can into the fire. It is necessary to strictly observe safety measures when using Nitromint (spray). Instructions for use, reviews of doctors - all this information should be studied before starting therapy.
If it was not possible to purchase the drug at the pharmacy, experts recommend using the Izo Mik substitute.
Basic information about Izo Mik
A medication refers to antianginal drugs. It contains active isosorbide dinitrate, which is included in the group of nitrates. Available in aerosol form.
The tool has the following actions:
- relaxes the smooth muscle layer of blood vessels;
- reduces peripheral resistance and blood flow to the right atrium;
- increases tolerance to physical activity;
- lowers myocardial oxygen demand;
- increases the lumen of the coronary vessels;
- delivers blood to the ischemic zone.
Also, Izo Mik reduces pressure in a small circle in patients with pulmonary hypertension. Experts say that this drug may well replace Nitromint (spray). The instruction describes in which pathologies the medicine can be used.
When is Izo Mik used?
The medication is prescribed in such cases:
- relief of angina attacks;
- pulmonary hypertension syndrome;
- chronic heart failure;
- acute heart attack;
- rehabilitation after a heart attack;
- acute stage of left ventricular failure of any nature.
Contraindications
The drug "Iz Mik" is not prescribed for the following pathologies:
- hypersensitivity to components;
- acute vascular insufficiency ;
- low pressure;
- cardiac tamponade;
- hypertrophic obstructive cardiopathy;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- severe pathology of the liver and kidneys.
Do not use the Izo Mik aerosol and Nitromint spray in case of cerebrovascular accident and mitral stenosis.
How to take the drug?
A drug is prescribed for spraying under the tongue. You should hold your breath and breathe through your nose while dosing. You can take two doses at once with an interval of 45 seconds. Within an hour, it is not allowed to use more than three doses. With repeated administration, it is necessary to monitor the pressure indicators. The maximum allowable dosage per day is 4 doses.
The side effects of an overdose are as follows:
- reflex tachycardia;
- facial redness;
- feeling of heat;
- pressure reduction;
- collapse;
- dizziness;
- migraine;
- loss of consciousness;
- sleep disturbance;
- epigastric pain;
- nausea;
- vomiting
- diarrhea;
- allergic reactions.
Identical side effects can develop if Nitromint (spray) is taken at an increased dosage. Analogs are very similar.
Drug interaction
Co-administration with the following medications is not recommended:
- Sildenafil
- "Dihydroergotamine";
- miotic agents;
- Heparin
- antihypertensive drugs;
- antidepressants;
- narcotic analgesics.
The medicine does not have a specific antidote, just like Nitromint (spray). Instructions for use indicate what to do if side effects occur.
There is no reliable data on how the drug affects the baby during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. The medication is prescribed only in emergency cases, when the positive effect for the mother outweighs the risk for the baby. The medicine is stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees, in a dark and inaccessible place for children. Spray "Nitromint" can be used for two years. Before use, you should carefully study the implementation period.
What do experts think about Nitromint spray?
In the opinion of cardiologists, the cause of angina pectoris is obstruction and spasm of the coronary vessels that nourish the heart. A heart attack can occur unexpectedly, and heart damage develops over several years. Vascular spasm usually occurs with atherosclerosis, when fat deposits accumulate on the walls inside the vessels and form plaques. The patient has a burning pain in the chest during the attack, profuse sweating, nausea and vomiting. Breathing stops at a frequency of two seconds. Most doctors prescribe Nitromint spray to relieve angina attacks and other symptoms of chronic heart failure. The drug in a short time will expand the blood vessels, will improve the condition and increase tolerance to physical activity. The medicine is easy to use, an aerosol provides a metered supply of the drug.
If you use the spray for a long time, then symptoms of side effects may begin, which are indicated a little higher in this article. After stopping the attack of the patient, it is necessary to send to the conditions of the hospital for further examination and intensive care. Without fail, the patient is given an ECG and a series of tests to help confirm an existing diagnosis or establish a new one. In the hospital, the doctor prescribes painkillers, oxygen therapy. If the patient was taken to the hospital no later than 6 hours after the attack, it is advisable to administer thromboembolic drugs, which can dissolve the thrombus formed in the vessels, which can lead to death. After discharge home, a cardiologist will recommend always having the antianginal agent Nitromint near him. It will help to relieve the attack and save the patient's life.
At the discretion of specialists, the medicine is prescribed for poor circulation, followed by a decrease in blood pressure. The dosage is chosen by the cardiologist, prescribing Nitromint. Spray patient reviews are often positive, the drug is in demand among patients. The medication is widely used to prevent attacks. You can always carry the medicine with you and, if necessary, apply it. You need to use the aerosol correctly to get the desired result. A cardiologist will also be able to advise drug analogues, inform about contraindications. It is not worth using the drug yourself.
Total
The medicine in a few minutes can reduce high blood pressure and normalize the patient's condition. The feeling of heat that causes the medicine passes in a short time. Sometimes patients complain of a severe headache that occurs after an attack and taking the drug.
The drug helps relieve pain in the heart. Before starting physical activity, patients with cardiac pathologies should use Nitromint. Spray doctors reviews also has good ones. Experts say that the medicine can serve as an excellent prevention of seizures. However, medications are only an auxiliary measure. Patients who have problems with the cardiovascular system should lead a normal lifestyle, avoid excessive physical exertion, give up nicotine and alcohol. Only in this way will it be possible to prolong life.