The Vitamin Complex "Angiovit" was developed by specialists for the prevention and treatment of heart diseases, blood vessels, which arise due to an increase in homocysteine ββlevels. Hyperhomocysteinemia and an increase in the level of homocysteine ββin the blood of cardiac patients is found in 2/3 of cases of diseases of the cardiovascular system and leads to the risk of arterial thrombosis and atherosclerosis, including with ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.
The main effect of the drug is achieved by a combination of B vitamins, therefore, before starting treatment with Angiovit, the instructions for use should be read and must be agreed with the attending physician.
Release form and composition
The vitamin complex is available in coated tablets, which include a composition of 4 mg of pyridoxine B6 hydrochloride, 5 mg of folic acid B9 and 6 ΞΌg of cyanocobalamin B12.
In addition to active substances, it contains potato starch, calcium stearate, talc. The shell contains sugar, beeswax, magnesium carbonate, wheat flour, edible gelatin, titanium dioxide and others.
Tablets are available in polymer cans or in blister packs of 10 pieces, which are enclosed in a cardboard pack of 6 pieces. In total, there are 60 Angiovit tablets in the package. Instructions for use are attached.
pharmachologic effect
Angiovit is a complex preparation containing vitamins of group B. It activates the enzymes of methylation and transsulfuration of methionine in the body, resulting in an accelerated exchange of methionine, a decrease in the concentration of homocysteine ββin the blood. Against the general background of normalizing the level of homocysteine ββin the blood during the complex use of Angiovit, an obstacle to the development of thrombosis and atherosclerosis is created, cerebral blood circulation is restored, and the course of cardiac ischemia and diabetic angiopathy are facilitated.
Contraindications and side effects
In addition to the fact that it is not recommended to use these vitamins for people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, it should be noted that allergic reactions to Angiovit components, the composition of which is prescribed in the instructions, can become side effects. You can not combine this complex with medications that increase blood coagulation. When taking Angiovit vitamins, instructions for use should be nearby.
Indications for use of the drug
Such indications are:
- coronary heart disease,
- atherosclerotic genesis,
- insufficient cerebral circulation,
- diabetic angiopathy in adults,
- hyperhomocysteinemia.
Doses and methods of application
Regardless of food intake, the drug is taken 1 tablet per day for one month.
Interaction with other drugs
Drugs that increase the need for folic acid and require an increase in dose: analgesics, estrogens, anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives. Reduce the effect of this, which is contained in angiovitis, methotrexan, triameter, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim, and its absorption - antacids, colestyramine, sulfonamines.
Pyridoxine weakens the active function of levodopa and enhances the action of diuretics. But weaken the effect of pyridoxine penicillamine, isonicotine hydrazide, cycloserine. Pyridoxine gives a good combination with asparkam, glutamic acid, cardiac glycosides.
Reduces the absorption of cyanocobalamin salicylates, aminoglycoses, antiepileptic drugs, potassium preparations, colchicine.
Cyanocobalamin against the background of thiamine increases the risk of an allergic reaction, therefore, before starting taking Angiovit, the instructions should be carefully studied.
Duration and storage conditions
In a dark, dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees, and the shelf life is 3 years.
"Angiovit" - vitamins - are dispensed from the pharmacy freely, without a doctorβs prescription.