The drug 'Egilok'. Instructions for use

The medicinal preparation "Egilok", containing in its composition the active substance metoprolol, belongs to a group of drugs that are commonly called beta-blockers. The drug "Egilok" has a complex effect on the patient's body, namely, its anti-arrhythmic, anti-anginal and antihypertensive properties.

Medicinal product "Egilok". Indications for use.

The main indications for the use of the drug "Egilok" instructions for use are:

- arterial hypertension;

- heart failure ;

- IHD, angina pectoris;

- violation of the heart rate;

- secondary prevention of myocardial infarction;

- cardiac arrhythmias;

- tachycardia;

- preventive against migraine;

Hyperthyroidism.

To achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, small enough concentrations of metoprolol in the blood, so usually patients are prescribed a drug in the amount of one tablet per day.

There is a rapid and complete (95%) absorption in the gastrointestinal tract of the drug "Egilok", the instruction for use indicates the maximum concentration of the drug in the plasma after 1.5 hours. Moreover, taking the drug together with food increases its bioavailability by about 40%. These indicators do not change depending on the patient's age.

The medicine "Egilok". Side effects and contraindications.

There are several contraindications to the drug "Egilok", the instruction for use does not recommend its use in the following cases:

- if there is a special sensitivity to metoprolol or other components of the drug, as well as to other drugs - beta-blockers;

- sinus bradycardia (clinically pronounced), a significant decrease in the number of cardiac contractions;

- cardiogenic shock ;

- arterial hypotension ;

- heart failure;

It is not recommended intravenous administration of verapomil concomitantly with treatment with the drug "Egilok", the instruction for use indicates the possibility of side effects when combining the intake of MAO inhibitors.

With extreme caution, you should treat your medication during pregnancy. This can be justified only if the need for treatment with this drug is vital to the mother's body and is considered the predominant factor over the potential risk to the fetus.

Otherwise, close monitoring of the child should be made 48 to 72 hours after birth, because there is a risk of developing arterial hypotension, hypoglycemia, respiratory depression, and cases of growth retardation in newborns. There are also special instructions for the appointment of the drug "Egilok", the instruction for use with caution recommends that you treat the medication of children under 18 years of age.

Despite the high effectiveness of the drug "Egilok", there is a list of its side effects on the patient's body arising in the case of inattention to dosage or ignoring the contraindications to its use. Negative effects can occur in the form of:

- headache, fatigue or weakness;

- slowed down the speed of mental and motor functions;

- reducing the concentration of attention;

- insomnia or, on the contrary, drowsiness accompanied by "nightmarish" dreams;

- memory and confusion of consciousness;

- decreased vision and muscle weakness;

- Reduction of blood pressure, palpitation, arrhythmia;

- violations of myocardial conductivity;

- exacerbation of psoriasis, urticaria, skin itch or rash;

- stuffy nose and dry mouth;

- hypoglycemia, especially in insulin-dependent patients;

- Shortness of breath and weight gain.

Special instructions for taking the drug "Egilok".

In order to use as a medicine "Egilok", a preliminary consultation of a doctor is necessary. This need is due to the many possible side effects during treatment.

With extreme caution, you should take treatment for patients with diagnosed diabetes mellitus, if necessary, they need to adjust the glucose level.

During the entire treatment period, the patient should be monitored for BP and heart rate.

As for the treatment of patients with severe heart failure, it is only possible in the stage of compensation.

The use of the drug "Egilok" can provoke a violation of peripheral circulation.

Attention! To cancel the "Egilok" instructions for use strongly recommends gradually reducing the daily dose in a 10-day period, otherwise you can cause an increase in blood pressure, attacks of angina.