Cardiomagnet - instructions for use.

Dosage form

The drug "Cardiomagnol" is supplied in two types of tablets - the first in the form of the heart, the second have an oval shape. All tablets are white.

Composition:

Active substance:

• Magnesium hydroxide - 75/150 mg (in 1 tablet, respectively)
• Acetylsalicylic acid - 15/30 mg (in 1 tablet, respectively)

Excipients:

• Hypromellose
• Corn starch
• Magnesium stearate
• Potato starch
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Talc

pharmachologic effect

The drug "Cardiomagnum" is an NSAID and antiaggregant. The mechanism of action of the drug is as follows: acetylsalicylic acid confidently and irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes, after which the synthesis of thromboxane A2 is interrupted, and platelet aggregation is also inhibited . In addition, it is commonly believed that acetylsalicylic acid has other mechanisms of action on platelet aggregation, which allows to significantly expand the area for the use of this drug. Acetylsalicylic acid, in addition, has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects.

Magnesium hydroxide is able to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa from the harmful effects of acetylsalicylic acid.

Indications for the use of the medicine "Cardiomagnum"

The instruction says that the cardiomagnet should be taken only after consultation with the doctor.

• For the prevention of CVD and OCH, in the presence of risk factors
• To prevent recurrence of myocardial infarction
• To prevent the recurrence of blood vessel thrombosis
• For the prevention of thromboembolism after surgery
• For the treatment of unstable angina

Side effects of the drug "Cardiomagnum"

The instruction says about several kinds of side effects, which can differ depending on the body systems.

Possible side effects of the drug on the part of allergic reactions:

• Anaphylactic shock
• Edema Quincke
• Hives

Possible side effects of the drug from the gastrointestinal tract:

• Heartburn
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Pain in the abdomen
• Increased liver transaminase activity
• Esophagitis
• Ulcers of the gastrointestinal mucosa
• Stomatitis
• Colitis
• Structures
• Erosion of the vestibular departments of the digestive tract

Possible side effects from the use of the drug on the part of the respiratory system:

• Bronchospasm

Possible side effects from the use of the drug on the part of the hematopoiesis:

• Increased bleeding
• Anemia
• Neutropenia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Hypoprothrombinopathy
• Aplastic anemia
• Agranulocytosis
• Eosinophilia

Possible side effects of the drug from the side of the central nervous system:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Insomnia
• Headache
• Intracerebral haemorrhage
• Noise in ears

Contraindications of the drug "Cardiomagnum"

The instruction includes the following types of contraindications:

• Intracranial hemorrhage
• Bronchial asthma
• Thrombocytopenia
• Lack of vitamin K
• Hemorrhagic diathesis
• Propensity to bleeding
• Exacerbation of erosion of the digestive tract
• Exacerbation of gastrointestinal ulcers
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Taking Methotrexate
• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Age to 18 years
• Sensitivity to aspirin and other substances that are components of the drug

Drug interaction of the drug "Cardiomagnal"

The instruction says that the combination of anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs and thrombolytic agents with acetylsalicylic acid can cause an increased number of bleedings.

Quite a lot of different complications from the hematopoiesis can cause a combination of methotrexate and acetylsalicylic acid.

The combination of ibuprofen and acetylsalicylic acid worsens the positive effect of the latter on life expectancy.

The combination of alcohol and acetylsalicylic acid can lead to an increased risk of gastric bleeding.