"Cardiomagnet" during pregnancy: instructions for use

While carrying a baby, a woman may face various problems, especially if she had some kind of chronic diseases before conception. And then you can't do without taking medicines. Dangerous complications during pregnancy include an increase in blood density, an increase in its coagulability and the occurrence of blood clots. Because of such changes, the risk for the development and life of the baby in the womb increases, so you have to resort to antiplatelet drugs, for example, to drink "Cardiomagnet".

Features of the drug

The only dosage form of "Cardiomagnyl" are tablets, which have a dense white film shell. They are available in different dosages, which can be visually identified by the appearance of the tablet. The drug with a lower content of active substances is represented by small hearts, and the tablets with a higher dosage are characterized by an oval shape.

"Cardiomagnil" is sold in brown glass bottles of 30 or 100 pieces. it non-prescription drug, therefore, you do not need to take a prescription from a doctor to purchase it. The price of 30 tablets, depending on the dose, is 130-200 rubles, 100 tablets - 200-330 rubles. Storage of the medicine is recommended at room temperature, away from light and moisture. The shelf life of the drug is 3 years.

The therapeutic effect of "Cardiomagnyl" is due to the combination of two active compounds. One of them is acetylsalicylic acid, the second is magnesium hydroxide. In tablets with a lower dosage, they are presented in a dose of 75 mg and 15.2 mg, and in a preparation with a higher dosage, in a doubled amount (150 and 30.39 mg, respectively). The inactive components of the drug are talc, starch, hypromellose and some other substances.

Operating principle

The acetylsalicylic acid present in Cardiomagnum affects the enzyme called cyclooxygenase 1, which leads to a decrease in the synthesis of the substance thromboxane A2. Since platelets are activated under the influence of this type of thromboxane and their aggregation is stimulated, as a result of which thrombi appear, then when its synthesis is blocked, the risk of thrombus formation decreases.

Besides, acetylsalicylic acid has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects. Adding to tablets magnesium hydroxide helps protect the digestive tract from the harmful effects of acetylsalicylic acid, which reduces the risk of side effects.

Is it allowed during pregnancy?

If you carefully read the annotation to "Cardiomagnil", you can find out what a medicine is it is contraindicated for expectant mothers in the first and third trimesters, and the second trimester is indicated in the list of conditions in which the medication is used with caution. There are many reasons for this limitation. In the first weeks of gestation, the most important tissues and organs are formed in the embryo, therefore the use of many drugs is prohibited, primarily due to the possible risk of developing defects.

In this regard, "Cardiomagnyl" poses a certain danger. It is known that salicylates, which include acetylsalicylic acid, have a teratogenic effect, that is, they can cause developmental disorders of the baby in the womb in the early stages.

Based on such information, the manufacturer prohibited the use of "Cardiomagnyl" in the 1st trimester, so as not to provoke defects or detachment of the ovum.

The middle of pregnancy refers to a safer time, therefore it is permissible to use pills in the 2nd trimester, if there are indications for this. But the 3rd trimester is also included in the list of contraindications, after all, at a later date, taking "Cardiomagnyl" can significantly harm, for example:

cause malformations of the cardiovascular system in the baby;
inhibit generic activity;
provoke kidney dysfunction in the fetus;
cause lack of water;
increase the risk of bleeding during childbirth and the postpartum period;
provoke intracranial hemorrhage in a baby.

When is it prescribed for expectant mothers?

The use of "Cardiomagnyl" during pregnancy is justified in such cases.

If it is necessary to prevent blood clots from forming in the blood vessels. Prophylactic administration of the drug is indicated for women at risk, for example, if a pregnant woman has high blood pressure or diabetes. The doctor decides on the need for such use of "Cardiomagnyl" individually, taking into account the indicators of blood analysis, blood flow in the placenta and fetal development according to the gestational age.
If there is an increased risk of thromboembolism, for example, the expectant mother had some kind of surgery... To prevent the formation of a blood clot, its separation and blockage of important vessels, the doctor will prescribe "Cardiomagnet" after surgery.
If a woman has been diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Such patients are prescribed antiplatelet agents to prevent life-threatening complications, such as myocardial infarction.

In addition, "Cardiomagnyl" can be included for expectant mothers in the complex of treatment of such serious problems with the course of pregnancy as placental insufficiency, late gestosis or polyhydramnios.

Contraindications

"Cardiomagnet" is a rather serious medicine, therefore, even with direct indications, it can not be taken by all pregnant women. There are the following prohibitions for using such tablets:

hypersensitivity to the components of "Cardiomagnyl" or any salicylates;
bronchial asthma provoked by the use of salicylates or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
exacerbation of ulcerative or erosive diseases of the digestive system;
bleeding with localization in the stomach or from the intestinal wall;
severe renal failure;
lack of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase in the body;
a decrease in the level of platelets in the blood;
vitamin K deficiency;
hemorrhage in brain tissue;
hemorrhagic diathesis.

Patients with renal insufficiency, nasal polyposis, gout, any allergic diseases and some other pathologies specified in the instructions for the tablets also require caution in the use of "Cardiomagnyl".

Side effects

Hives, Quincke's edema or other allergic reaction may occur on the components of Cardiomagnyl. In this case, the remedy is needed cancel immediately. Often, while taking pills, negative symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract are revealed, for example, heartburn, nausea, abdominal pain, stomatitis. In addition, some women complain of increased bleeding, drowsiness, headache, bronchospasm, insomnia or dizziness.

If such negative phenomena appear, further pills should be abandoned.

Instructions for use

It is recommended to swallow the drug whole without damaging the film on the surface of the tablet, however, breaking in half, rubbing or chewing is also acceptable. Drink "Cardiomagnil" with plain water. A single dosage is determined by the indications for taking the drug and is calculated using acetylsalicylic acid. Usually they drink the medicine once a day at a dose of 75 or 150 mg. The exact dose and duration of admission should be indicated Therapist.

Reviews

Although Cardiomagnyl has many limitations, expectant mothers leave a lot of reviews about this medicine. This medication is usually given an increased risk of not being treated when forced intake of pills is more preferable than the development of those pathological conditions that Cardiomagnet treats or prevents. In addition, this remedy is prescribed in case of ineffectiveness of more gentle drugs. In such situations, taking pills helps to maintain the pregnancy and deliver the baby, which is what women who were prescribed "Cardiomagnet" during pregnancy tell about.

Analogs

Instead of "Cardiomagnyl" drugs can be used in tablets, the composition of which includes a combination of magnesium hydroxide and acetylsalicylic acid in the same dosages. These include "TromboMag", "Phazostabil" and "Trombital". All of them are prohibited for pregnant women who have 1 or 3 trimester, and in the second trimester they are used with increased caution.

If necessary, the doctor may prescribe other drugs with a similar effect to replace Cardiomagnyl.

Aspirin Cardio. These tablets contain 100/300 mg of acetylsalicylic acid and have an enteric coating. They are prescribed when it is necessary to thin the blood, for example, if a woman has a high risk of thrombosis. Like "Cardiomagnil", this drug is prohibited to use in both 1 and 3 trimester, and in 2 it is used only under the supervision of a physician in the lowest possible dosage.

"Thrombo ASS". This is also one of the preparations of acetylsalicylic acid, but the dosage of such a substance in one tablet is 50/100 mg. Due to its antiplatelet effect, "Thromboass" is used for the prevention of thromboembolism, strokes and heart attacks. The first and third trimesters of pregnancy are included in the list of contraindications for this medication, and the second trimester is listed in the list of conditions for caution.

"Courantil". The action of these tablets is caused by a substance called dipyridamole. It is able to dilate blood vessels and increase the tone of their walls, as well as prevent platelets from sticking together. Reception "Curantila" has a positive effect on blood flow and metabolic processes in the placenta and other organs. The drug can be used at any gestation period.

Angiovitis. This vitamin remedy is in demand for diseases of the heart and nervous system. Women in position are prescribed it at any time in order to strengthen the vessels, prevent the formation of blood clots and various disorders of placental blood flow. Such pills are also used when planning pregnancy and preparing for IVF.

"Agrenox". These capsules contain two active ingredients - acetylsalicylic acid at a dosage of 25 mg and dipyridamole at a dose of 200 mg. The drug is used with a significant risk of thrombosis in the 1st and 2nd trimesters, but in the later stages, this drug is contraindicated because of the possible negative effect on labor.