Cardiomagnet is a drug that is often prescribed in cardiac and neurological practice for the prevention of certain diseases and prevention of their complications. Let us consider in more detail what are the indications for the use of Cardiomagnola, and what analogues of it can be recommended in the event that this drug is not available.
Cardiomagnet - indications for use
The drug Cardiomagnet is a combination of acetylsalicylic acid and magnesium hydroxide. It is prescribed for primary and secondary prevention of thrombus formation in blood vessels in such cases:
- cardiovascular diseases accompanied by increased platelet aggregation (thrombosis and acute heart failure) in the presence of risk factors - diabetes , obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, smoking, old age;
- disorders of cerebral circulation according to the ischemic type;
- myocardial infarction ;
- unstable angina;
- Postoperative period after surgical interventions on the heart and vessels (including after aorto-coronary bypass and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty).
Analogues of the drug Cardiomagnol
Acetylsalicylic acid, which is the main active substance of the drug, has analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet effect. This is the only antiplatelet drug, the effectiveness of which, when prescribed in the acute phase of an ischemic stroke, is confirmed by evidence-based medicine.
This substance is a part of many other drugs that are recommended for the same indications as Cardiomagnet. Their main difference from Cardiomagnesium is the absence of magnesium hydroxide in the composition, which helps to prevent the destruction of the walls of the digestive tract by acetylsalicylic acid. It is this component that increases the safety of the Cardiomagnet with respect to the adverse effects of the gastrointestinal tract.
Nevertheless, doctors can recommend other drugs based on acetylsalicylic acid as cheaper analogues of Cardiomagnet or for other reasons. First of all, to the number of analogues of the drug are Aspirin and Acetylsalicylic acid.
Also similar drugs are:
- Aspicor; Cardiac;
- Trombo ACC;
- Thrombopol and others.
The funds listed are available in the form of tablets coated with an enteric coating. After taking these drugs, acetylsalicylic acid is absorbed in the upper part of the small intestine, that is, the release of acetylsalicylic acid in the stomach does not occur, thereby eliminating the risk of damage to the walls of the stomach.
Cardiomagnet - analogs without aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
In the case when reception of acetylsalicylic acid is contraindicated, the attending physician prescribes other drugs with antiplatelet properties. They also reduce clotting and improve the rheological properties of blood, preventing the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. Let's consider some similar
Tyclid
The drug, the active ingredient is ticlopidine. This is a new drug that has a selective effect and surpasses the effect of acetylsalicylic acid.
Trental
A modern medicinal product based on pentoxifylline, which is often prescribed for patients with circulatory disorders in the vertebrobasilar system and with other treatments. The drug expands the coronary arteries, increases the tone of the respiratory muscles, reduces the viscosity of the blood, etc.
Clopidogrel
A medicinal preparation containing clopidogrel bisulfate. In some cases, the drug is administered in combination with acetylsalicylic acid to enhance anti-aggregative action.