How often, when you come to the pharmacy, you can’t get the medicine prescribed for you? In this case, the pharmacist offers an analogue. And sometimes the doctor himself prescribes several options for drugs of the same effect, so that you can choose the one that suits the price plan, given the financial situation. Next, we consider the drug "Vazocardin", how to replace it, how to take it, what are the reviews about it and its analogues.
The composition and form of release of "Vazocardin"
“Vazocardin” refers to a group of beta-blockers. Available in film-coated tablets. May be white or yellowish. The active substance in one tablet is either 100 mg or 50 mg.
The active substance is metoprolol. "Vazocardine" in its composition also has auxiliary substances. These are such as silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, calcium stearate, lactose, polyvidone 25, sodium carboxymethylamylopectin.
The medicine "Vazocardin", synonyms of this drug - they all contain the same active active substance. And what therapeutic effect the drug has, we will consider further.
What is the effect of the drug
It should be noted, that "Vazokardin", its analogues have almost the same effect. Its principle is as follows:
- Heart rate decreases, as well as the power of myocardial contractions of cardiac output. The sinus rhythm is restored.
- Blood pressure decreases during physical exertion and in stressful situations. A decrease in pressure is observed at least 15 minutes after the drug is taken, or at most after a couple of hours. The effect lasts for 6 hours.
- The number and severity of angina attacks is reduced.
- Stamina increases during physical exertion.
- Struggles with arrhythmia.
- Prevents the development of migraine.
- Symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetics become less pronounced.
- Helps increase triglycerides, reduce free, fatty acids.
- With prolonged use, it helps to lower cholesterol.
It should also be noted that the active substance metoprolol is almost completely absorbed, quickly distributed throughout the body. It easily overcomes the BBB, the placenta and passes into breast milk. Biodegradation occurs in the liver, excreted mainly by the kidneys. Cannot be withdrawn by hemodialysis.
Who is prescribed "Vazokardin"
Vazocardin tablets are prescribed for the treatment and prevention of such diseases:
- High blood pressure.
- Hyperkinetic cardiac syndrome.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Hyperthyroidism
- Arrhythmia.
- Angina pectoris.
- Migraine.
If you have been prescribed "Vazocardine", the use of the drug must be started after reading the instructions. It is very important to know about the side effects, symptoms of an overdose and about the features when using the drug.
Dosage and administration of overdose
The drug "Vazocardin" should be taken only as directed by a doctor. The medicine is taken at the same time, after eating or with food. The tablet does not need to be chewed, but can be divided in half, 100 mg 2 times a day. It should be washed down with water.
Depending on the disease, the treatment regimen and dosage are prescribed by the doctor. The daily dose should not exceed 400 mg. The dosage of the drug must be observed, since an overdose can cause serious consequences, namely:
- Dizziness.
- A sharp decrease in blood pressure.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Bronchospasm.
- Fainting.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Cardialgia.
The first signs of exceeding the required dose of the drug begin to appear after 20 minutes, a maximum of 2 hours after administration. If the above symptoms occur, you should urgently call a doctor or ambulance, as an overdose of the drug can cause cardiac arrest.
Before taking the medicine, you must familiarize yourself with the description of contraindications so as not to put your health at risk.
I would like to note that “Vazokardin”, its synonyms and analogues, have the same serious consequences in case of overdose.
Contraindications
There are a number of contraindications. First of all, it is:
- Hypersensitivity to the active substances of the drug.
- Cardiogenic shock.
- Uncompensated heart failure.
- Peripheral vascular disease.
- Sinus bradycardia.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Metabolic acidosis.
- Diabetes.
You should not take the medicine if you have symptoms such as hallucinations, muscle weakness, sleep disturbance, depression.
During pregnancy and during lactation, use only as directed and according to the strict indications of the doctor. Do not prescribe the drug "Vazocardin" for children under 18 years of age, since the drug has not been tested for safety and effectiveness in this age category.
Side effects
Depending on the sensitivity to the components of the drug, such side effects may occur:
- Headache.
- Slowing down the reaction.
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Drowsiness.
- Muscle weakness.
- Hallucinations.
- Decreased visual acuity.
- Dry and sore eyes.
- Noise in ears.
- Palpitations and lowering blood pressure.
- Cardiogenic shock.
- Violation of myocardial conduction.
- Manifestations of angiospasm.
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea.
- Violation of the liver.
- Change in taste.
- Hypersensitivity of the skin to light, flushing of the skin, exacerbation of psoriasis, increased sweating.
- Rhinitis, shortness of breath, shortness of breath, nasal congestion.
- Hypoglycemia.
- Unusual bleeding.
- Leukopenia, agranulocytosis.
- Back pain.
- Itching, rashes, hives.
- Sexual dysfunction, decreased sex drive.
- It can affect the fetus, namely, to provoke a delay in fetal development, hypoglycemia, bradycardia.
Side effects of the drug "Vazocardin" analogues will have almost the same. However, they will not necessarily be the same. Especially if the medicine is produced by another manufacturer using various technologies, so the doctor may recommend replacing the drug with an analog.
What can replace "Vazokardin"?
Very often in pharmacies, if there is no prescribed drug, pharmacists offer drugs with the same active substance or from the same pharmacological group. For the drug "Vazocardin" these are beta-blocker drugs, with the active substance metoprolol.
If you read the instructions for these drugs, you will notice that the indications and contraindications will be very similar to each other. However, when taking, it would seem, the same substance, patients give different reviews. As a rule, it depends on the manufacturer, the method of cleaning the drug, on what equipment is produced, what auxiliary substances are added. And of course, one cannot ignore the tolerance of the components of the drug.
So, if it is necessary to replace "Vazocardin", analogues and synonyms of the drug will help us with this. But only the attending physician can prescribe them. We will get acquainted with them further.
Synonyms of "Vasocardine"
Medicines with the active substance metoprolol will be synonymous with “vasocardine”.
The list of such drugs may be as follows:
- "Vasocardine Retard."
- Betalok.
- Corvitol.
- Lidalk.
- "Metozok."
- "Metocard."
- "Metokor".
- "Metoprolol."
- "Egilok C".
As mentioned earlier, synonyms will have almost the same indications, contraindications, as well as manifestations of side effects, since everyone has the same active active substance. However, there is a slight difference in the effect of the drugs. About this a few words further.
What is the difference between "Vazokardin" and "Vazokardin retard"
It is worth saying a few words about the second drug indicated. Instructions for use "Vasocardine retard" with "Vasocardine" is almost the same. The difference is in the pharmacological effect of the drug. The first one has a longer duration. This allows you to reduce the frequency of administration and reduce the number of side effects.
So, “Vazokardin retard” is recommended to be taken once a day in an amount of 200 mg in the morning. If the desired therapeutic effect is not observed, you can take it with other antihypertensive drugs or with diuretics. Care must be taken in the treatment of elderly people, since a sharp decrease in blood pressure or a decrease in heart rate can adversely affect the work of vital organs.
There are also analogues of the drug "Vazocardin Retard", this category includes drugs such as:
- Betalok.
- "Corvitol 50."
- "Egilok."
- Emzok.
All drugs are very popular in the treatment of heart disease, for the prevention of migraine, and lowering high blood pressure.
Analogs of "Vasocardine"
Analogous drugs include those that consist in the same pharmacological group and have the same mechanism of action. The drug "Vazocardine" analogues are as follows:
- Aritel.
- "Atenolol".
- "Binelol".
- The Biscard.
- "Bisoprolol."
- Nevotens.
- "Niperten."
- Tirez.
- Estecor.
- "Nebivolol."
This list indicates which are the most common analogues of the drug "Vazokardin". Photos in the article demonstrate some of them.
Application features
Care should be taken with special instructions if you have been prescribed beta-blocker drugs. Therefore, the instructions for use are so important to the drug "Vazocardine". Analogs have similar specific instructions. At "Vazokardin" they are as follows:
- The effectiveness of beta-blockers in smokers is much lower.
- When using Metoprolol, patients with heart failure need to apply additional treatment before prescribing this group of drugs and after. Otherwise, symptoms of peripheral arterial circulation may intensify.
- Patients with low blood pressure should be especially careful, as the drug may cause a further decrease in pressure. Drugs in this group can not be abruptly discontinued. The dosage should be gradually reduced under the supervision of a physician.
- Those who use contact lenses should be aware that beta-blocker drugs can reduce the production of tear fluid.
- Patients with impaired liver function and renal failure should be under strict medical supervision.
- Especially carefully, the drug should be started to be taken by elderly patients.
- When taking drugs of this group, you should not engage in work requiring a quick reaction and concentration, since the speed of mental and physical reactions slows down. Also, do not drive and operate machinery.
- Pregnant and during lactation, the drug can be prescribed only if the benefit of the drug exceeds all possible risks to the fetus and women's health. Of course, you should abandon breastfeeding during treatment with the drug "Vazocardine".
Instructions for use, reviews of drugs contain enough information that is necessary to start taking medications. It is necessary to carefully follow these instructions, since the effectiveness of treatment depends on this.
Reviews about taking "Vasocardine"
Reviews about the drug "Vazocardin" are very different. So, for example, a lot of good responses about the property of the drug to lower blood pressure. This is noted hypertension. Cores speak of positive dynamics in the work of the heart. The severity of angina attacks is reduced. Long-term experience of use shows that with prolonged use of "Vazocardine" the level of cholesterol in the blood normalizes. There are many reviews that note a good effect in the treatment of migraine, especially if the cause is high blood pressure.
However, there is a series of reviews about the manifestation of side effects when taking "Vazocardine." So, some note nasal congestion and back pain. Often patients talk about drowsiness. Complaints of headaches and dry eyes are frequent. There are reviews that indicate a decrease in the effectiveness of the drug "Vazocardine" with prolonged use.
In case of side effects, you should consult a doctor and find out what can replace "Vazocardine". When the drug is canceled, all side effects go away. Care must be taken to monitor your health, especially when taking a new drug.
Reviews of analogues and synonyms of "Vazokardina"
As mentioned above, you can replace "Vazocardin" with analog drugs or synonyms. There are a number of reviews of doctors about the appointment of such drugs. So, the effect of the Betolok drug is comparable to Lokren, and a good cardioselective effect is noted.
Also prescribed as an anti-rhythm to those who have suffered myocardial infarction. The drug "Metoprolol" is effective in the treatment of arrhythmias. Many doctors say that "Vazocardine" and its analogues should be prescribed in low dosages, especially for the treatment of elderly patients. It is recommended to use such drugs in complex treatment. If you take Metoprolol for treatment without additional drugs, the effect can be very low, this is also noted by many.
One more detail should be noted: if there is any side effect when taking the drug, then the doctor may prescribe a synonymous drug, however, there is a high probability that side effects can persist. So, one patient noted the appearance of a dry cough when taking Metoprolol, and after replacing it with Vazokardin, the cough persisted.
If there are adverse reactions when taking the drug "Vazocardine", what to replace, you can only find out from your doctor. Any changes in health status should be reported to the doctor. The specialist must correctly assess the benefit of the drug and the damage from side effects to the patient’s health and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
You can not take "vasocardine" without a doctor's prescription. Health depends on it, and you should not risk it.