Generic name: Warfarin Brand names: Warfarin, Jantoven, Coumadin, Lawarin, Marevan and Waran General Information: Coumadin is an oral anticoagulant that inhibits the synthesis of clotting factors, thus preventing blood clot formation. Your doctor may prescribe this remedy for other…
Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases have played a leading role in the morbidity and mortality, especially in developed countries. Causes of their growth vary, but the most important factor are stress, unhealthy lifestyle, poor environment, smoking, which in this connection are called risk factors. This means that the risk of contracting and dying from heart and vascular (hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, stroke) diseases increases every year, so these factors are an integral part of our lives.
Despite the fact that we live already in the 21st century, and humanity is confidently striding forward, conquering the unknown, cardiovascular disease are still chasing us.
Sometimes we think that some time will pass, and new technologies, scientific discoveries will help to get rid of all the deadly diseases, and we will finally acquire immortality, or at least improve the quality of life, especially at the respectful age. Statistics, however, has consistently remained pessimistic. Thus, in the structure of mortality, diseases of the circulatory system remain the major causes of death: they accounted for 51% of all registered deaths. Only a cardiologist can determine the strategy for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases; self-medication with such a serious disease is unacceptable. Intrigue and a common feature of cardiovascular disease is their progressive nature. Therefore, on should immediately apply to a cardiologist at the slightest sign of problems with the activity of heart. Only at the early stages of the disease rapid and effective correction is possible, and less medication is needed to restore heart function. Sometimes the disease develops unnoticed by the patient, therefore, it requires annual inspections by a doctor, a cardiologist with the analysis of ECG.
Persantine
Genetic name: Dipyridamole Brand names: Persantine Dosage form: Solution for injections, coated tablets How does it work? Dilates coronary vessels (mostly arterioles) and causes a sizeable increasing of volumetric blood flow velocity. Increases the oxygen content in venous blood…
Pletal
Generic name: Cilostazol Brand name: Pletal General Information Pletal works by widening arteries that supply blood to the legs. It also improves blood circulation by keeping platelets in the blood from sticking together and clotting. Pletal is prescribed to…
Inderal
Generic name: Propranolol Brand name: Inderal General Information: Inderal is a non-selective beta blocker. This remedy is mainly exploited to treat tremors, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart rhythm disorders, angina (chest pain), and other heart or circulatory conditions. It…
Isordil sublingual
Generic name: Isosorbide dinitrate Brand names: Nitrosorbid, Izodinit, Izoket, Iso Mack, Kornilat, Lomilan, Armadan, Karvanil, Karvazin, Koroda, Koroneks, Difugrat, Izodril, Izotrat, Metronitron, Rigedal, Sorbangil, Vazodilat, Vazorbat, Izonit, Isorbid, Nitrozid, Vazkardin, Maykor, Etidiniz, Alo ISDN, Ditrat, Sedokard, Sorbidin, Dignonitrat What…
Imdur
Generic name: Isosorbide Mononitrate Brand names: Imdur Imdur Information: Imdur is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Imdur dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.…
Ticlid
Generic name: Ticlopidine Brand name: Ticlid Uses for Ticlid: Ticlid is a medicine that inhibits the ability of platelets to clump and form blood clots in a manner similar to clopidogrel (Plavix). Ticlid is recommended to prevent blood clots…
Lopressor
Generic name: Metoprolol Brand name: Lopressor Uses for Lopressor: Lopressor is beta-adrenergic blocking agent prescribed to treat abnormal rhythms of the heart, heart pain, high blood pressure, and some neurologic conditions. Lopressor reduces the heart rate and is useful…
Monopril
Generic name: Fosinopril Brand name: Monopril Monopril Information: Monopril belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Your doctor may prescribe this remedy for other purposes. Contact your physician…
Betapace
Generic name: Sotalol Brand names: Betapace What is Betapace? This medication is a beta-blocking agent prescribed to treat serious heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias). Betapace may cause an irregular heartbeat, that’s why patients who use Betapace should be observed by…