Experiences, stress, nervous strain are common causes of deterioration of overall well-being and the appearance of pain in the heart. Sometimes, without the help of medications, it is not possible to eliminate the pain syndrome. One of the most effective sedatives is Corvalment. Instructions for use (tablets are available in the form of gelatin capsules) indicate that the drug has a moderate vasodilating effect due to the constituent substances. Before using the tablets, you should familiarize yourself with the existing contraindications and features of the use of the drug.
Description and composition of the drug "Corvalment"
Today in the pharmacy you can find a huge number of sedative medications. They are designed to inhibit the excitation of the nervous system and stabilize its condition. Many experts recommend that patients take Corvalment for these purposes. The instruction also positions the medicine as an antiemetic. The therapeutic effect of the tablets can be observed 5-10 minutes after administration. Adsorption occurs from the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.
The main active ingredient in the sedative is a solution of menthol (100 mg) in menthyl ester of isovalerianic acid. When it enters the oral cavity, menthol begins to irritate the nerve receptors, which leads to a calming of the nervous system. Under the influence of the substance, the opioid peptides necessary for the relief of the pain syndrome begin to be intensely produced. For the manufacture of capsules, glycerin, gelatin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate are used as auxiliary components.
Indications for use
In cardiology, patients are often prescribed sedation "Corvaluation". Instructions for use of the tablet advises taking with the following pathological conditions:
- stress;
- motion sickness syndrome (sea and air sickness);
- neurosis;
- hysteria;
- mild angina attacks;
- cardialgia;
- headache caused by the use of nitrates (nitroglycerin and its derivatives).
The tool "Corvaluation" the instruction also presents as a light sleeping pill, so it is used for insomnia. If periodic pain in the heart occurs, you should consult a cardiologist to determine the cause of the disease. Only after the diagnosis, the specialist can choose the optimal drug therapy.
"Corvation": instructions for use
Tablets in the form of soft gelatin capsules are taken sublingually (under the tongue). Having placed the tablet in the oral cavity, you should wait until it is completely dissolved. If it is necessary to achieve a faster therapeutic effect, the capsule must be crushed with teeth. A single dose of the drug is one capsule. With repeated attacks of angina pectoris, it is allowed to take the medicine again. In this case, you should not take more than 6 tablets during the day. The duration of treatment should not exceed 7 days.
Contraindications and side effects
Not all patients can take Covalent. Instructions for use warns of the following contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to substances in the composition of tablets;
- acute phase of myocardial infarction;
- arterial hypertension;
- acute cerebrovascular accident (stroke);
- children under 6 years old.
During pregnancy and lactation, without prior appointment of a doctor, you should also not use "Corvaluation". Tablets are often recommended to be used as part of complex therapy to achieve a positive treatment result. If necessary, a sedative can be prescribed to patients with diabetes, because there is no glucose in the composition.
Cases of the development of side effects with the use of "Corquation" are extremely rare. However, the manufacturer warns of possible negative consequences. You should abandon treatment with this drug with the development of symptoms such as dizziness, itching and rashes on the skin, lacrimation, a sharp decrease in blood pressure.
How to replace the drug?
In case of intolerance to the composition of the drug or lack of therapeutic effect, you should choose an analogue of the drug "Corvalment". Instructions for use of the tablet refers to vasodilator and simultaneously sedative medications.
The following mechanisms have a similar mechanism of action:
- "Kratal".
- Tonginal.
- Instenon.
- The Pumpan.
Reviews about the drug
The cardiological combined remedy "Corvalment" is popular among both doctors and patients. The drug has proven its therapeutic effectiveness and within a short period of time is able to relieve heart pain, calm the nervous system. However, do not forget about precautions and take the medicine according to the instructions and recommendations of a specialist.