Vitamins and minerals take part in ensuring the vital activity of the whole organism. A person receives most of the necessary nutrients from food. However, sometimes situations arise in which it is impossible to do without an additional source of minerals - special preparations. One of the most important mineral supplements is the medicine Asparkam, the indications for use of which include a number of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
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Indications for use Asparkam
Asparkam is a mineral supplement known since Soviet times, widely used for the treatment and prevention of various conditions and diseases. The drug is available in the form of large white tablets that taste like chalk. The composition of only two active substances is magnesium and potassium asparaginate, 175 mg per tablet. Auxiliary components are represented by talc, calcium and starch. The natural composition determines the high safety of the use of this drug. In pharmacies, there are two more forms of release - ampoules with a solution for injection and droppers.
- In a hospital, an Asparkam dropper can be used. This is an intravenous infusion solution designed for slow drip administration.
The main property of the drug is the regulation of metabolic processes in the body. Asparaginate transfers potassium and magnesium ions into the intracellular space, thereby determining their participation in metabolic processes. A feature of this drug is the improvement of myocardial metabolism, which makes tablets one of the most important drugs in the treatment of heart and vascular diseases.
The drug Asparkam has a large number of indications. Since potassium and magnesium play a very important role in the work of the whole organism as a whole, this medicine has found application in almost all branches of medicine.
Among the indications:
- conditions accompanied by a deficiency of minerals (hypokalemia);
- insufficient intake of minerals from food;
- chronic myocardial diseases;
- neurocirculatory dystonia (as an adjuvant).
In general, eliminating contraindications, the drug can be taken by any adult for prevention. The remedy is often prescribed for the treatment of conditions caused by a lack of magnesium in the body - premenstrual syndrome in women, insomnia, migraine, etc.
For the treatment of heart disease
In cardiology, the drug is used as part of the treatment of coronary heart disease.
Properties of the medicine:
- improved myocardial metabolism;
- reduced risk of hypertension;
- heart rate normalization;
- improved blood circulation.
In this regard, the drug can be recommended for patients with high blood pressure, tachyarrhythmia, chronic circulatory failure. Asparkam is often prescribed to older people for the prevention of vascular atherosclerosis.
Another indication for use is the need for long-term use of digitalis preparations, since the combination of minerals in Asparkam tablets reduces the risk of side effects.
For prophylaxis
As a prophylactic, the potassium and magnesium preparation is used as a food supplement. It can be taken by people on a strict diet who are deficient in minerals.
Asparkam is widely used for the prevention of seizures in patients with neurocirculatory dystonia or VVD.
Due to the positive effects of magnesium on the nervous and cardiovascular systems, this drug helps improve sleep quality, minimize the negative effects of stress and prevent blood pressure spikes.
Women can take a remedy to reduce the manifestation of premenstrual syndrome. The drug potassium and magnesium helps to reduce the intensity of migraine attacks, panic attacks, improve sleep quality and increase the overall energy potential of the body.
- Asparkam is an important drug for athletes. By improving myocardial metabolism, this drug increases overall endurance and accelerates recovery after intense training.
For athletes, the drug is indicated in the following cases:
- long and intense training, including during the preparation for the competition;
- overtraining syndrome;
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- muscle spasms;
- electrolyte disturbances.
The drug is also used during a strict protein diet, which professional athletes resort to before important competitions (the so-called "drying"). Tablets can be taken with heavy sweating, to prevent the elimination of beneficial minerals with sweat.
The supplement is often prescribed for the prevention of the excretion of magnesium and potassium from the body if necessary, long-term use of diuretics, for example, Diakarb diuretic.
Short reception instructions
The drug is taken immediately after meals three times a day. The maximum daily dosage is 9 tablets. Usually, 2 tablets are prescribed three times a day for treatment, and 1 for prophylaxis. The duration of admission is determined individually and depends on the purpose of the appointment. So, in case of minimizing the side effects of digitalis drugs and preventing the development of hypokalemia, the drug can be prescribed for the entire course of taking these funds. A two-week course of therapy is usually sufficient for prevention.
- During pregnancy, taking the drug can only be prescribed by a doctor. Due to the high doses of minerals, Asparkam is not prescribed for children.
Injections of the drug are done in a hospital.They are indicated to quickly fill the deficiency of magnesium and potassium. The dosage is selected individually and depends on the results of laboratory tests. At home, it is recommended to take Asparkam tablets.
Instructions for use provide the following list of contraindications for taking the medicine:
- intolerance to active substances;
- excess minerals that make up the drug;
- renal failure in acute or chronic form;
- AV block 2 and 3 degrees;
- dehydration;
- myasthenia gravis;
- metabolic acidosis.
The drug also can not be taken with Addison's disease and a decrease in blood pressure below 90 to 50 mm RT. Art.
In general, the drug is usually well tolerated and almost never causes side effects. In very rare cases, a decrease in blood pressure, weakness and dizziness are possible. Long-term use of large doses is potentially dangerous with the development of hypermagnesemia and hyperkalemia. These conditions can be accompanied by severe symptoms, up to a coma, and require urgent medical attention.
If it is necessary to take Asparkam tablets, it is quite difficult to find analogues, since in all vitamin preparations another form of minerals (hydroxide) is used. The Panangin medicine is a complete analogue, but its cost is 3 times higher.
Asparkam is an important drug in the treatment and prevention of various diseases, but it should not be abused. In order to prevent the development of hypermagnesemia or hyperkalemia, it is necessary to undergo an examination and take blood tests before taking the medicine.
