Arrhythmia should be understood as a disease of the cardiovascular system, which is diagnosed in patients most often. The causes of arrhythmias can be many. To cure arrhythmia, first of all, a number of drugs are prescribed, the relevance of each of which is determined by the severity of the disease, as well as comorbidities.
Despite the fact that drugs for arrhythmia are, in fact, the basis of the treatment process, adherence to he althy diets, moderate exercise, and the rejection of harmful attachments can significantly increase the effect of treatment.
What is the prescription for arrhythmia drugs?
Medicines for arrhythmia can alleviate the patient's condition, if possible, remove unpleasant manifestations, and possibly get rid of the disease altogether. This tactic is due to the fact that the action of all drugs is aimed at strengthening the cellular structures of the cardiovascular system, so that the impact of harmful external factors is minimized. In especially severe cases, arrhythmia drugs are used to stabilize the patient and prepare for surgery.activities.
Classification of drugs for cardiac arrhythmias
Depending on the direction of action, arrhythmia drugs are divided into several groups:
- Beta-blockers are a list of drugs that reduce the influence of the sympathetic system on the myocardium, so that the heart does not experience unnecessary overload.
- Sodium ion channel blockers are a group of drugs that increase the resistance of cells to harmful effects, as well as unforeseen stimulation.
- Calcium ion channel blockers are a series of drugs that protect heart muscle cells from calcium ions entering their cavity, which ensure a normal heart rhythm.
- Potassium channel blockers are medicines that promote the regeneration of heart cells and provide them with rest.
What to take for arrhythmia? Further, we will talk about this. But remember: self-medication can harm your he alth! Before using any drug, you should consult your doctor.
How beta-blockers work
The general mechanism of action of these drugs is to counteract beta-adrenergic receptors, which are present in all tissues and blood vessels of the body, including the heart muscle, and in case of stress, they bind to the hormone epinephrine. This makes the body, in particular the heart muscle, work in emergency mode. Beta blockers prevent this binding. That is why they are often used for cardiac arrhythmias, as well asfor the prevention of recurrent myocardial infarction and high blood pressure.
Arrhythmia pills from the class of beta-blockers are Betaxolol, Egilok, Bisoprolol, Atenolol and others.
Betaxolol tablets
The drug "Betaxolol" belongs to the category of selective beta-blockers. Due to the long period of action, this medicine gradually reduces blood pressure, preventing its increase in stressful situations or during intense physical exertion. "Betaxolol" does not inhibit the activity of the heart muscle, if taken in moderate doses, does not interfere with the action of adrenomimetics that expand the bronchial lumen. The drug does not provoke a delay in the body of sodium ions, does not affect glucose metabolism.
The main indications for the use of the drug are hypertension and prevention of angina pectoris.
Take the pills for arrhythmia "Betaxolol" once a day, one at a time, drinking plenty of liquid.
Contraindications to the use of "Betaxolol"
Betaxolol tablets should not be taken in the presence of acute heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), bradycardia, atrioventricular blockade, as well as bronchial asthma and chronic inflammation of the bronchi. Do not recommend the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation, as well as children under 18years.
Possible side effects include sudden onset of bradycardia, sudden drop in blood pressure, heart failure, weakness, numbness of the extremities, Raynaud's syndrome.
"Betaxolol": price, reviews
In most cases, patients notice a significant improvement in their condition, so the reviews about Betaxolol are mostly positive. However, due to the individual characteristics of the organism of each person, the drug does not always have the expected effect. Therefore, in some cases, there are negative drug evaluations.
The drug "Betaxolol", the price of which in Russian pharmacies does not exceed 150 rubles, is available to customers. However, you should not use it without first consulting a doctor, otherwise the harm from the drug may outweigh its benefits.
Amiodarone tablets
"Amiodarone" is a drug that has antiarrhythmic and antianginal effects. The principle of action of "Amiodarone" is to reduce the automatic function of the sinus node, which reduces the risk of slowing the heart rate, as well as to reduce the amount of potassium ions passing through cardiomyocyte cell membranes. The drug allows you to extend the period of refraction of the heart muscle. In addition, "Amiodarone" can reduce myocardial oxygen demand, as the heart rate decreases. The lumen of the coronary arteries and peripheral vessels expands, therefore,resistance within the peripheral vessels drops, allowing cardiac output to be maintained.
The composition of the drug includes iodine, which helps to reduce the effect of thyroid hormones on the myocardium.
"Amiodarone" is prescribed for patients with ventricular arrhythmia, extrasystole, and also to avoid recurrence of myocardial infarction.
Method of application and dosage of "Amiodarone"
"Amiodarone" is available in the form of tablets of 0.2 g. Tablets should be taken at the beginning of treatment at 0.6-0.8 g, dividing this amount into 2-3 doses. The course of treatment is from 8 to 15 days.
Take tablets after meals with plenty of fluids.
Contraindications to Amiodarone treatment
Among the contraindications to the use of "Amiodarone": cardiogenic shock, atrioventricular blockade without a pacemaker, bradycardia, sensitivity to the active substances of the drug, hyper- and hypothyroidism, hypokalemia, heart failure, pregnancy.
"Amiodarone": price, reviews
Judging by the positive reviews about the drug, it really helps to relieve attacks of atrial fibrillation, and also acts as a prophylactic. Most of the reviews left are positive. A nice addition to the drug is its availability.
"Amiodarone", the price of which in Russian pharmacies is 140-150 rubles, "affordable" to buyers. Howeverthey should only be purchased with a prescription from your doctor.
Tablets "Quinidine"
"Quinidine" is a fairly effective antiarrhythmic drug that is effective even in cases where other similar drugs do not help. However, quite often taking "Quinidine" may be accompanied by side effects. However, the correct dosage of the medicine will avoid he alth hazards.
Indications for the use of "Quinidine" are various types of arrhythmias, as well as other disruptions in the rhythm of contraction of the heart muscle - paroxysmal tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, frequent extrasystoles.
Instructions for the use of "Quinidine"
"Quinidine", instructions for use of which are attached to each package of the drug, is available in the form of tablets of 100 and 200 mg. It should be taken half an hour before a meal. The dosage of the drug is prescribed by the doctor. According to recent studies, the maximum effect of the drug for arrhythmia "Quinidine" is achieved with the initial use of high doses (250-300 mg) with a gradual decrease (up to 100 mg) 6 times a day. In any case, the regimen and dosage should be prescribed only by the attending physician.
Contraindications to the use of "Quinidine" are: individual intolerance to the drug, heart failure, pregnancy.
Magnesium and potassium: preparations
Potassium is an extremely important micronutrient that directly affectsfunctional capacity of the heart. In combination with magnesium, potassium is involved in cellular metabolism in the myocardium. In addition, these trace elements strengthen the cell walls of blood vessels, eliminating sclerotic plaques, thereby making the blood more fluid, and also preventing vascular thrombosis. Potassium is also very important for the normalization of the contractile function of the heart muscle. Thus, maintaining the level of potassium and magnesium in the body at a sufficient level contributes to the prevention of arrhythmias and other diseases of the human cardiovascular system.
In general, potassium and magnesium preparations, in particular, "Panangin" or "Asparkam", do not have a very intense effect on the heart rhythm. They are used as adjuvants in arrhythmias caused by hypokalemia in hyperaldosteronism, as well as when the dosage of cardiac glycosides is exceeded. Indications for the use of potassium preparations is also the prevention of recurrence of paroxysmal tachycardia, extrasystole, paroxysmal tachyarrhythmia. Elderly people use potassium preparations to change the pressure of the atmosphere, to lower blood pressure, with recurrent angina pectoris.
Trace elements potassium and magnesium can be used not only in the form of tablets, but also as a component for intravenous injections of a polarizing cocktail of insulin, glucose, potassium and magnesium. At the same time, thanks to insulin, glucose, together with potassium ions, passes through the cell membranes from the plasma into the cells. Thus, the polarization of cardiomyocytes increases, that is,the potential of myocardial cell membranes is restored.
All of the above drugs for arrhythmia, to one degree or another, are able to restore a person's he alth or save him from the unpleasant symptoms of the disease. Nevertheless, it is worth remembering that maintaining he alth at a young age is possible if you lead a he althy lifestyle and get rid of bad habits. Then medicines for arrhythmia and other heart problems will be needed much later, or not needed at all.
