Aspirin Cardio was developed by a well-known pharmaceutical company called Bayer. This drug is an improved form of traditional aspirin, in which the dosage of acetylsalicylic acid is greatly reduced. Due to this feature, this medicine can have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, effectively preventing the formation of blood clots.
In our article, we will consider in detail the instructions for using this drug, find out in which cases this medicine is prescribed to patients, and also get acquainted with its analogues and reviews of patients who happened to take it.
Form and ingredients
"Aspirin Cardio" is presented on the pharmaceutical market in one form of release - in the form of tablets, which have a round and biconvex shape. These tablets are coveredwhite shell, which can be easily dissolved in the intestines. The structure of the tablet core is homogeneous. The drug is produced in blisters containing ten or fourteen tablets.
Today, pharmacies offer various options for cardboard packaging, in which you can find medication tablets in the amount of twenty, twenty-eight or fifty-five pieces. The drug belongs to the category of antiplatelet agents. Thus, it is a drug that can thin the blood.
As part of "Aspirin Cardio" the main active ingredient is acetylsalicylic acid. Directly in the tablets of the drug, it is present in small doses of 0.1, as well as 0.3 grams. Additional substances that are present in this medication include ingredients such as cellulose, along with talc, polysorbate, methacrylic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, triethyl citrate and corn starch. The composition of "Aspirin Cardio" is indicated in the instructions.
Pharmacological effects of the drug
Acetylsalicylic acid is related to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This active ingredient is distinguished by its ability to provide analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects, which is due to the process of inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes that are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins. The mechanism of action of Aspirin Cardio is based on this.
Acetylsalicylic acid in an amount of 0.3 to 1.0 grams is used to lower the temperature against the background of such diseases,like a cold or the flu. It is also advisable to use it as part of the relief of joint or muscle pain. This acid can inhibit platelet aggregation, thereby blocking the synthesis of thromboxane.
What are the indications for Aspirin Cardio?
Indications for use of the drug
The presented medication is usually prescribed to patients in the following cases:
- Perform symptomatic headache relief.
- Relieve symptoms and relieve toothache.
- Perform symptomatic relief of sore throat.
- Relieve symptoms and relieve pain associated with menstruation.
- Providing symptomatic relief of pain in muscles and joints.
- Relief of pain in the back.
- The presence of high body temperature as a result of colds and other infectious and inflammatory diseases in adult patients, as well as in children who are over fifteen years of age.
Contraindications for use
Aspirin Cardio is considered contraindicated if people have the following diseases and conditions:
- The patient has an erosive or ulcerative lesion in the digestive system that is in the process of exacerbation.
- Development of hemorrhagic diathesis.
- The appearance of bronchial asthma, which is induced by the intake of salicylates, and, in addition, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Combineduse with methotrexate at a dosage of 15 milligrams per week or more.
- First and last trimester of pregnancy, and also during breastfeeding.
- Presence of hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid and other similar drugs.
- Presence of sensitivity to any auxiliary components of the drug.
According to the instructions, "Aspirin Cardio" is not prescribed for children under the age of fifteen who suffer from acute respiratory pathologies caused by a viral infection. This is associated with the risk of developing Reye's syndrome, which is an encephalopathy and acute fatty degeneration of the liver, followed by the formation of liver failure.
Contraindications "Aspirin Cardio" must be strictly observed.
With caution, the drug is prescribed for concomitant treatment with anticoagulants, and, in addition, against the background of gout, gastric ulcer and bleeding. It is dangerous to prescribe this drug in the presence of bronchial asthma, nasal polyposis, chronic bronchopulmonary diseases, and so on.
Course "Aspirin Cardio" can be long or lifelong.
Medication dosing
This drug is intended for adult patients, and it is also suitable for children who are over fifteen years old. It should be taken against the background of the development of pain syndrome of low or moderate intensity, while the dose is 0.5 grams. In a feverish state, a single dose is 1 gram of the drug. Intervals betweenthe use of the drug should be at least four hours. The maximum daily dosage cannot exceed 3 grams, which is equal to six tablets of the drug.
Take the drug "Aspirin Cardio" orally immediately after a meal and drink it with plain water. The duration of treatment cannot exceed seven days if the medicine was prescribed as an anesthetic medication. If it is prescribed as an antipyretic, then it should not be taken for more than three days. Next, find out what side effects occur during drug treatment.
Side effects
According to reviews, the side effects of "Aspirin Cardio" are as follows. The digestive system may respond with abdominal pain, and there may also be nausea along with vomiting, heartburn, and overt or covert signs of stomach or intestinal bleeding. Such symptoms can lead to the development of iron deficiency anemia, and, in addition, to erosive and ulcerative lesions of the digestive system. An increase in liver enzyme activity is not excluded.
On the part of the nervous system, people may experience dizziness along with tinnitus. I must say that these symptoms usually indicate the appearance of an overdose. The hematopoietic system may react with the appearance of bleeding. Among the allergic manifestations in humans, urticaria can be observed along with an anaphylactic reaction, bronchospasm and angioedema.
How long to take "Aspirin Cardio", the doctor determines.
Drug overdose
With the development of an overdose of moderate severity, the appearance of nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, hearing impairment, headache, dizziness and confusion is characteristic. These symptoms usually disappear with a decrease in the dosage of the drug.
Severe overdose is characterized by fever along with hyperventilation, ketosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, coma, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure and severe hypoglycemia.
As part of the treatment of overdose, hospitalization is carried out in conjunction with activated charcoal and control of acid and alkali balance. It is also advisable to conduct alkaline diuresis with compensation for fluid loss and symptomatic therapy.
Drug Interactions
Acetylsalicylic acid in Aspirin Cardio tablets can enhance the toxicity of methotrexate, and, in addition, the effects of narcotic analgesics and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It also enhances the toxicity of hypoglycemic drugs and indirect anticoagulants along with inhibitors of platelet aggregation and sulfonamides. This drug may reduce the effectiveness of uricosuric drugs such as Benzbromarone and Probenecid. In addition, it reduces the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs and diuretics, such as Spironolactone and Furosemide. The instructions for Aspirin Cardio confirm this.
Against the background of use with glucocorticosteroids, alcohol and preparations containing ethanol, an increase indamaging effects on the mucous membrane of the digestive system, which increases the risk of gastric and intestinal bleeding. The drug can increase the concentration of digoxin and lithium in the blood plasma. Antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum hydroxide slow down the absorption of acetylsalicylic acid.
"Aspirin Cardio" and alcohol - compatibility
With the simultaneous use of acetylsalicylic acid and alcohol, serious consequences can occur, for example, cerebral hemorrhage. Also, allergic reactions are not excluded even in he althy people. Given all this, we can conclude that this drug and alcohol are absolutely incompatible.
Special instructions for use
Children under the age of fifteen should not be prescribed drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid, as in the event of a viral infection, the risk of developing Reye's syndrome increases.
This acid can cause asthma attacks and other adverse reactions. A risk factor is the presence of bronchial asthma, which occurs in history. Other risk factors include the presence of fever along with nasal polyps, chronic lung diseases, and, in addition, cases of allergies in the form of rhinitis and skin rashes.
Acetylsalicylic acid increases the tendency to bleed. This is primarily due to its inhibitory effect on the process of platelet aggregation. This factor should be consideredif surgery is required. Tooth extraction is also relevant to this recommendation. Before the operation, in order to reduce bleeding, you should stop taking the drug "Aspirin Cardio" for a week. In addition, it is necessary to inform the doctor about this.
Acetylsalicylic acid may reduce the excretion of uric acid, which can cause an acute attack of gout in patients who are predisposed to this disease.
Additional product information
As part of the treatment with Aspirin Cardio, patients suffering from chronic pathologies of the liver and kidneys are recommended laboratory monitoring of the functions of these organs. Carrying out a coagulogram is indicated in cases of violations in the work of the blood coagulation system. Fecal occult blood tests are performed on patients with a history of gastric or intestinal ulcers.
The course of treatment with the presented drug should be long. The attending physician determines the dosage and duration of its use. In no case should you take it on your own. The anticoagulant activity of the drug may persist for several days after the drug has been discontinued, which must be taken into account if surgical treatment is necessary. Elderly people are especially susceptible to an overdose of this drug. It does not affect people's concentration and attention in any way.
General recommendations
To those who were assigned"Aspirin Cardio" for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, you should be aware of its following specific features:
- During pregnancy, women are allowed to take this medication at a dosage that should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.
- Patients with diabetes mellitus who are taking hypoglycemic medications need to exercise caution against the background of concomitant treatment with Aspirin Cardio.
- As part of preventive measures, it is enough for patients to take 100 milligrams of medication per day.
Medication storage conditions
The shelf life of the tablets of this drug is five years. In order for the medicine not to lose its properties, it is recommended to store it in a dry, and, moreover, dark place, where the air temperature does not exceed twenty-five degrees.
Cost
The drug is sold without a prescription. Its average cost in pharmacy chains in Russia, as a rule, ranges from eighty-five to two hundred and sixty rubles, which directly depends on the number of tablets in one package.
Analogues of "Aspirin Cardio"
Now this highly effective drug, also known as "heart aspirin", has several high-quality analogues that contain the same active ingredient with it. As an example of such drugs, Acecardol should be mentioned along with Thrombo ACC and Upsarin Upsa.
The Aspirin Cardio analogues listed above are produced in a tablet convenient for patientsform. Their optimal medicinal, and at the same time, prophylactic dosage can only be prescribed by a qualified specialist.
"Aspirin" - in its action, this medication is no worse than the remedy we describe, but its long-term use is unacceptable, since the risk of side effects is high.
"Cardiomagnyl" works in the same way, but in addition to acetylsalicylic acid it also contains magnesium hydroxide. In addition, they differ in dosage and content of the main active substance. Therefore, when prescribing, doctors usually proceed from the required dose of the drug.
"Trombo ACC" - enteric-coated tablets, differing only in the composition of excipients and more attractive price.
Reviews about the drug
Possessing a convenient form of application, and at the same time, numerous favorable properties, this drug regularly gains positive feedback, which patients often leave in his address.
Most people who happened to use this medication as part of the prevention of diseases of the heart and vascular system note its excellent properties that help thin the blood. No less effective, according to reviews, this drug also acts against the background of the prevention of blood clots. People write that "Aspirin Cardio" has a rather mild effect on the heart.
Disgruntled comments note that these pills often causevarious adverse reactions, and also scares off buyers a significant number of various contraindications. As for the side effects, people write that they have often observed stomach pain along with sweating when treated with this drug. Some write in reviews that they are not satisfied with the cost of this medicine, saying that you can pick up a similar drug that will cost less.
Otherwise, with the exception of side effects and unsatisfactory cost, consumers write that they are satisfied with the effect of treatment with this medication.
