The intake of antihypertensive drugs in most cases is due to poor he alth, poor diet and old age, which caused hypertension. Hypertension in our time is called a "slow killer": it wears out blood vessels and the heart gradually, without harming sudden attacks, with the exception of hypertensive crises.
Diuretic tablets "Veroshpiron" are a popular solution for reducing the volume of circulating fluid. But is it safe to take them?
Blood pressure concept
Blood pressure, hereinafter - blood pressure, is one of the main vital signs, due to the need to transport blood through the vessels to organs and tissues. Probably everyone knows that there is “upper” and “lower” pressure: these two numbers, measured with a tonometer, characterize blood pressure in two moments.
The first, systolic, at the moment of ejection of blood by the heart. The second, diastolic, at the moment of relaxation of the heart muscle. How does it help with pressure regulation?drug "Veroshpiron"? Is it a diuretic or not? Let's find out.
Group of antihypertensive drugs
- Means that affect the innervation of the heart and blood vessels. The contraction of the heart muscle and blood vessels can be regulated. More precisely, innervation can be regulated. Take, for example, the well-known "white coat hypertension", when patients show higher indicators when they see doctors: worrying, they (patients) thereby "inflate" their indicators. Sedatives can reduce blood pressure by eliminating stressful vasodilation.
- Diuretics. Diuretic tablets "Veroshpiron" (reviews about the effectiveness of this drug can be found on many forums) are a typical representative of diuretic drugs. The action of the product is aimed at reducing the volume of circulating fluid, which is the direct cause of the pressure drop.
"Veroshpiron" (diuretic): reviews, description of the drug and active ingredient
The active substance of the drug "Veroshpiron" is spironolactone. This substance is also found in the medicinal analogues of Veroshpiron: Spiriks, Urakton, Aldakton. There are also a number of drugs based on spironolactone for hair loss.
Drugs containing spironolactone, in addition to arterial hypertension, are used against a fairly wide range of diseases. These include, for example, edematous syndrome in heart failure. On "Veroshpiron", a diureticthe remedy, reviews and evaluations of doctors in the treatment of such diseases are quite favorable. Systematic treatment with drugs of this group has a positive effect on the dynamics of blood pressure, and also helps to eliminate the phenomena of edema by reducing the volume of extracellular fluid. In addition, a group of these diuretics may be effective in case of development of resistance (immunity) to other diuretics (Furosemide, for example).
"Veroshpiron" - a diuretic or not? Hormonal aspects of the use of the drug
It is known that, in addition to therapeutic, spironolactone is also used in trichological practice. The effectiveness of the active substance as an antiandrogenic is known and proven. That is, an antagonist of the male sex hormone aldosterone. But in undesirable cases, the drug also has a feminizing effect on the body. The main effect of the drug "Veroshpiron" is a diuretic. But the side effect is hormonal. Patients with gynecomastia, an enlargement of the mammary glands, were especially surprised. It should be borne in mind that the drug affects the endocrinological functions of the body, and in order to avoid side effects, it should be taken with caution.
Practice of using "Veroshpiron"
"Veroshpiron" is a drug found in all therapeutic departments of the country. Most doctors keep the drug as a "battery" in case of ascites and edema of undetermined origin. However, the drug is contraindicated in people with weakened kidneys and liver, because it gives additional loadsto these organs. Also, due to the hormonal effects of the drug, people with menstrual irregularities are not recommended to use veroshpiron. The diuretic, however, is compatible with most foods and does not require a special diet. It is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women, since hormonal changes can adversely affect the development of the fetus (in pregnant women). In lactating, there is a possibility of penetration of the drug into the child's body through milk.
In resolving the issue, "Veroshpiron" is a diuretic or not?" one can unequivocally lean towards the answer, based on the Register of Medicinal Products. According to him, the drug belongs to diuretics. The hormonal action of the drug is considered in the context of side effects. However, spironolactone is currently undergoing a new wave of clinical trials in the field of cosmetology and dermatology.
Spironolactone: prospects for the use of the substance
What is the drug based on spironolactone, "Veroshpiron"? Is it a diuretic or not? Or maybe hormonal?
The drug affects many functions in our body indiscriminately and, in addition to reducing pressure, can cause erectile dysfunction. The hormonal effect of this remedy is used by many for other purposes. People who want to improve the appearance of their hair or feminize the body (improved hair, smooth skin, breast enlargement) often use this drug uncontrollably. In the near future, it is planned to release "Veroshpiron" exclusivelyby prescription to protect people from its uncontrolled use.
