The drug "Obzidan" belongs to the group of beta-blockers. "Propranolol" is the international name for this drug. Manufacturer - Germany.
"Obzidan." Synonyms:
- Anaprilin tablets
- means "Betacap TR",
- drug "Vero-Anaprilin",
- Inderal LA medicine
- Indicardin
- PMS-propranolol tablets
- and others.
Release form : solutions for intravenous and intramuscular injections, tablets of 40 mg.
Act
The medicine "Obzidan" (analogues of this drug, too) is prescribed primarily as a hypotensive, antiarrhythmic and antianginal drug. The drug is aimed at reducing the frequency of heart contractions, as well as reducing their strength and myocardial oxygen demand. With its use, cardiac output, renin secretion, renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are reduced. A single dose of the drug provides a hypotensive result for 20 hours.
Means "Obzidan" (including its analogues), taken for a long time, works to reduce venous return, gives a cardioprotective effect. It is prescribed for patients with moderate arterial hypertension to reduce the likelihood of cerebral strokes and ischemic heart disease. In patients with a diagnosis of coronary heart disease, its use is aimed at reducing the frequency of seizures, increasing tolerance to physical activity. Thanks to its intake, the need for nitroglycerin is reduced.
Its use gives the greatest effect in patients under forty years of age who have a hyperdynamic type of blood circulation, as well as increased renin content.
Also, the medicine "Obzidan" (analogues too) is prescribed to increase the tone of the bronchi. Effectively enhances uterine contractility, in the labor and postpartum periods reduces bleeding. The drug is indicated to enhance the secretory and motor activity of the digestive tract. It is also prescribed for inhibition of platelet aggregation and activation of fibrinolysis. The use of this drug leads to inhibition of lipolysis, thereby preventing the level of free fatty acids from rising. Its inhibitory effect on glycogenolysis, glucagon and insulin production was noted. Obzidan (analogues of this drug) is also used to lower intraocular pressure and reduce the production of aqueous humor. Quite often, the drug is prescribed for panic attacks as a means of reducing the heartbeat.
When it comes to selecting a drug that can be taken for a long time, doctors prescribe Obzidan. Reviews of the long-term practice of using this tool confirm its effectiveness.
The drug with internal use is absorbed from the digestive tract in a short period of time. Then it binds to plasma proteins. It accumulates in the lung tissue, kidney tissue, brain, and also in the heart. The drug crosses the placenta barrier and passes into breast milk. It is excreted through the kidneys as a metabolite.
In case of an overdose, arrhythmia, bradycardia, dizziness, heart failure, collapse, hypotension, acrocyanosis, shortness of breath, and convulsions can be observed. As a treatment, gastric lavage, adsorbing agents, symptomatic therapy are immediately prescribed.
The doctor selects the treatment regimen, based on the disease, purely individually. Most often, treatment is designed for a long period. It is necessary to be attentive to your well-being, if it worsens, consult a doctor without stopping taking the drug. It is unacceptable to independently change the dose and take a break in treatment. Any changes, first of all, should be discussed with the doctor. Discontinuation of treatment is gradual. The dose gradually decreases so that withdrawal syndrome does not develop.