Aspirin Cardio was developed by a well-known pharmaceutical company called Bayer. This drug is an improved form of traditional aspirin, in which the dosage of acetylsalicylic acid is significantly reduced. Due to this feature, this medicine can have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, effectively preventing the formation of blood clots.
In our article, we will consider in detail the instructions for using this drug, find out in what cases this medicine is prescribed to patients, and also get acquainted with its analogs and reviews of patients who have had a chance to take it.
Release form and components
Aspirin Cardio is presented on the pharmaceutical market in one form of release - in the form of tablets that are round and biconvex. These tablets are coated with a white coating that can easily dissolve in the intestines. The structure of the tablet core is uniform. The medication is produced in blisters containing ten or fourteen tablets.
To date, in pharmacies there are various options for cardboard packaging in which you can find medication tablets in the amount of twenty, twenty eight or fifty five pieces. The drug is related to the category of antiplatelet agents. Thus, it is a drug capable of thinning the blood.
As a part of Aspirin Cardio, acetylsalicylic acid is the main active ingredient. Directly in tablets of the drug, it is present in small doses of 0.1, as well as 0.3 grams. Additional substances that are present in this medication include ingredients such as cellulose, along with talc, polysorbate, methacrylic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, triethyl citrate and corn starch. The composition of "Aspirin Cardio" is indicated in the instructions.
Pharmacological effects of the drug
Acetylsalicylic acid is related to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This active component is characterized by its ability to provide analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects, which is caused by the inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes that are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins. The mechanism of action of Aspirin Cardio is based on this.
Acetylsalicylic acid in an amount of from 0.3 to 1.0 grams is used to lower the temperature against diseases such as colds or flu. It is also advisable to use it as part of the relief of joint or muscle pain. This acid can inhibit platelet aggregation, so it blocks the synthesis of thromboxane.
What are the indications of Aspirin Cardio?
Indications for use of the drug
The medication presented is usually prescribed to patients in the following cases:
- Performing symptomatic headache relief.
- Relieve symptoms and relieve toothache.
- Providing symptomatic relief of sore throat.
- Removing symptoms and relieving pain during menstruation.
- Carrying out symptomatic relief of pain in muscles and joints.
- Relief of pain in the back.
- The presence of high body temperature as a result of colds and other infectious and inflammatory diseases in adult patients, as well as in children who are over fifteen years old.
Contraindications
The drug "Aspirin Cardio" is considered contraindicated if people have the following diseases and conditions:
- The patient's presence of an erosive or ulcerative lesion in the digestive system, which is at the acute stage.
- The development of hemorrhagic diathesis.
- The appearance of bronchial asthma, which is induced by the intake of salicylates, and, in addition, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Combined use with methotrexate in a dosage of 15 milligrams per week or more.
- The first and last trimester of pregnancy, and, in addition, during feeding.
- The presence of hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid and other similar drugs.
- The presence of sensitivity to any auxiliary components of the drug.
According to the instructions, “Aspirin Cardio” is not prescribed for children under the age of fifteen who suffer from acute respiratory pathologies caused by a viral infection. This is associated with a risk of Reye syndrome, which is encephalopathy and acute fatty degeneration of the liver, followed by the formation of liver failure.
Contraindications "Aspirin Cardio" should be strictly observed.
With caution, the drug is prescribed with concomitant treatment with anticoagulants, and, in addition, against the background of gout, gastric ulcer and bleeding. The appointment of this drug is dangerous in the presence of bronchial asthma, nasal polyposis, chronic bronchopulmonary diseases, and so on.
The Aspirin Cardio course can be long or lifelong.
Drug dosage
This drug is intended for adult patients, and it is also suitable for children who are over fifteen years old. It should be taken against the background of the development of a pain syndrome of weak or medium intensity, while the dose is 0.5 grams. In a febrile state, a single dose is 1 gram of the drug. The intervals between the use of the drug should be at least four hours. The maximum daily dosage cannot exceed 3 grams, which is equal to six tablets of the drug.
Take the drug "Aspirin Cardio" inside immediately after eating and drink with ordinary water. The duration of treatment cannot exceed seven days if the medicine was prescribed as a pain medication. If it is prescribed as an antipyretic, then it can not be taken for more than three days. Next, find out what side effects occur during treatment with the drug.
Side effects
According to reviews, the side effects of Aspirin Cardio are as follows. The digestive system can react with the appearance of abdominal pain, nausea can also be observed along with vomiting, heartburn and obvious or hidden signs of stomach or intestinal bleeding. Such symptoms can lead to the development of iron deficiency anemia, and, in addition, to erosive and ulcerative lesions of the digestive system. An increase in the activity of the liver enzyme is not ruled out.
On the part of the nervous system, people may experience dizziness along with tinnitus. I must say that these symptoms usually indicate the appearance of an overdose. The hematopoietic system can respond with bleeding. Among allergic manifestations in people, urticaria can be observed along with anaphylactic reaction, bronchospasm and Quincke's edema.
How long to take Aspirin Cardio, the doctor determines.
Drug overdose
With the development of an overdose of moderate severity, the appearance of nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, hearing impairment, headache, dizziness and confusion is characteristic. This symptomatology disappears, as a rule, with a decrease in the dosage of the drug.
A severe overdose is characterized by fever along with hyperventilation, ketosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, coma, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure and severe hypoglycemia.
As part of an overdose treatment, hospitalization is carried out together with the intake of activated carbon and the control of acid and alkaline balance. It is also advisable to conduct alkaline diuresis with compensation for fluid loss and symptomatic therapy.
Drug interaction
Acetylsalicylic acid in Aspirin Cardio tablets can enhance the toxicity of methotrexate, as well as the effects of narcotic analgesics and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It also enhances the toxicity of hypoglycemic drugs and indirect anticoagulants along with platelet aggregation inhibitors and sulfonamides. This drug may decrease the effectiveness of uricosuric drugs such as Benzbromaron and Probenecid. In addition, it reduces the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs and diuretics, for example, Spironolactone and Furosemide. The instruction to Aspirin Cardio confirms this.
Against the background of the use with glucocorticosteroids, alcohol and preparations containing ethanol, an increase in the damaging effect on the mucous membrane of the digestive organs is possible, which increases the risk of gastric and intestinal bleeding. The medication can increase the concentration of digoxin and lithium in the blood plasma. Antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum hydroxide slow down the absorption process of acetylsalicylic acid.
Aspirin Cardio and alcohol compatibility
With the simultaneous use of acetylsalicylic acid and alcohol, serious consequences can occur, for example, cerebral hemorrhage. Allergic reactions, even in healthy people, are also possible. Given all this, we can conclude that this drug and alcohol are absolutely incompatible.
Special instructions for use
Children who are under the age of fifteen should not be prescribed drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid, since in the event of a viral infection, the risk of developing Reye's syndrome increases.
Such an acid can cause asthma attacks and other undesirable reactions. A risk factor is the presence of bronchial asthma, which has a history of. Also, risk factors include the presence of fever along with nasal polyps, chronic pulmonary diseases, and, in addition, cases of allergies in the form of rhinitis and skin rashes.
Acetylsalicylic acid increases the tendency to bleeding. This is primarily due to its inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation. This factor is recommended to be taken into account if surgery is necessary. Tooth extraction is also relevant to this recommendation. Before surgery, in order to reduce bleeding, you should stop taking the drug "Aspirin Cardio" for a week. In addition, you must inform your doctor about this.
Acetylsalicylic acid can decrease the excretion of uric acid, which can cause an acute attack of gout in patients who are prone to this disease.
Additional drug information
As part of the Aspirin Cardio treatment, patients suffering from chronic pathologies of the liver and kidneys are advised to monitor laboratory functions of these organs. Conducting a coagulogram is indicated in cases of occurrence of abnormalities in the functioning of the blood coagulation system. Fecal occult blood tests are performed for patients who have a history of ulcerative lesions of the stomach or intestines.
The course of treatment presented by the drug should be long. The attending physician determines the dosage and duration of its use. In no case should you take it arbitrarily. The anticoagulant activity of the drug can persist for several days after the drug has been canceled, which must be considered if surgical treatment is necessary. Older people are especially susceptible to overdose with this drug. It in no way affects the concentration of people and their attention.
General recommendations
Those who have been prescribed Aspirin Cardio for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes should be aware of its following specific features:
- During pregnancy, women are allowed to take this medication in a dosage that should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.
- Patients with diabetes who take hypoglycemic medications need to be careful with the parallel treatment with Aspirin Cardio.
- As part of preventive measures, it is enough for patients to take 100 milligrams of the drug per day.
Storage conditions for the medication
The shelf life of tablets of this drug is five years. In order for the medicine not to lose its properties, it is recommended to store it in a dry, and, in addition, a darkened place in which the air temperature does not exceed twenty-five degrees.
Cost
The medicine is sold over the counter. Its average cost in pharmacy chains in Russia, as a rule, ranges from eighty-five to two hundred and sixty rubles, which directly depends on the number of tablets in one package.
Analogs of Aspirin Cardio
Currently, this highly effective medicine, which is also known as “cardiac aspirin,” has several high-quality analogues that contain the same active ingredient with it. As an example of such drugs should be called “Acecardol” along with “Thrombo ACC” and “Upsarin Upsa”.
The above analogues of Aspirin Cardio are available in a tablet form convenient for patients. Their optimal medicinal, and at the same time, preventive dosage can be prescribed only by a qualified specialist.
"Aspirin" - in its action, this medication is no worse than the remedy we describe, but its long-term use is unacceptable, since there is a high risk of side effects.
Cardiomagnyl works the same way, but in addition to acetylsalicylic acid, it also contains magnesium hydroxide. In addition, they vary in dosage and content of the main active substance. Therefore, when making an appointment, doctors usually proceed from the required dose of the drug.
"Thrombo ACC" - enteric coated tablets, differing only in the composition of excipients and a more attractive price.
Reviews about the drug
Having a convenient form of application, and at the same time, numerous favorable properties, this drug regularly gains positive reviews that patients often leave in his address.
Most people who have used this medication as part of the prevention of diseases of the heart and vascular system, note its excellent properties that help thin the blood. No less effective, according to reviews, this drug acts against the background of the prevention of blood clots. People write that Aspirin Cardio has a rather mild effect on the heart.
In the displeased comments, it is noted that these pills often cause various adverse reactions, and also scares away a significant amount of various contraindications for buyers. As for the side effects, people write that they have repeatedly observed pain in the stomach along with sweating during treatment with this drug. Some write in reviews that they are not satisfied with the cost of this medicine, saying that you can choose a similar drug that will be cheaper.
Otherwise, with the exception of side effects and unsatisfactory cost, consumers write that they are satisfied with the effect of treatment with this medication.