Aspirin cardio is an almost complete analogue of conventional aspirin, produced on the basis of acetylsalicylic acid. However, due to the presence of enteric coating, so that the drug does not harm the stomach, and is absorbed in the intestinal tract, it has a more pronounced antiplatelet effect and is better suited for long-term use.
Indications and contraindications for the use of Aspirin cardio
The drug refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and has an analgesic, antipyretic and blood thinning effect. In the presence of risk factors used for prevention:
- acute or recurrent myocardial infarction ;
- angina pectoris;
- strokes;
- thromboembolism after surgery on the heart or vessels.
Contraindications to the use of the drug are:
- increased sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- an ulcer of the stomach or intestines;
- marked renal or hepatic insufficiency;
- The bronchial asthma induced by reception of salicylates;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding.
How can I replace Aspirin cardio?
Consider several tools that are similar in composition and evidence.
Aspirin
The usual aspirin for the effect is no different from aspirin cardio, however it is not intended for long-term use.
Cardiomagnet
The drug has the same effect as the aspirin cardio, but in addition to acetylsalicylic acid also contains magnesium hydroxide. In addition, they differ in dosages and in the content of the main active substance. Therefore, when prescribing Aspirin cardio or Cardiomagnum , doctors usually proceed from the required dose of the drug.
Trombo ACC
Enteric-coated film-coated tablets differing from aspirin cardio only in the formulation of excipients and a lower cost.
Also structural analogs (according to the active ingredient) Aspirin cardio are such drugs as:
- Thrombopol;
- Aspirate cardio;
- Cardi asc;
- Cecarol;
- Plolidol 300;
- Kolfarit.
Because Aspirin cardio is primarily used to dilute blood and prevent heart disease, when it is impossible to use drugs based on acetylsalicylic acid they are replaced with antithrombotic agents. These drugs include drugs based on clopidogrel:
- Atherocardia;
- Plavix;
- Trombone;
- Tessiron.
For the same purpose, dipyridamole-based agents can be used:
- Dipyridamole;
- Currantil.
It should be noted that these drugs have a much stronger effect than Aspirin cardio, and the risk of side effects and complications with improper intake and overdose is much higher, so they can only be used as directed by a doctor.