The analogue of "Omakor", its principle of action and indications for use

What is the analogue of "Omakor", what is the drug itself and what is it for? These and other questions regarding this medication we will consider in the materials of the article.

general information

Any analogue of "Omakor", as well as the drug itself - this drug for the prevention of atherosclerosis. The medication is available in the form of gelatin capsules, which contain alpha-tocopherol, omega-3-ethyl ethyl ester, consisting of ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids.

Pharmacodynamics

Antisclerotic effect of the drug is due to the fact that it contains polyunsaturated fatty acids. In addition, active substances such as docosahexaenone and eicosapentaenoic acid contribute to a significant decrease in the level of lipoproteins (ie, protein compounds that carry cholesterol through the bloodstream) and triglycerides (this is the type of fat that is contained in the blood) of low density.

For quite some time scientists have established that the increased content of these substances in the human body is a direct threat to normal cardiac activity. Moreover, it is their increased level that is the cause of the development of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis. It should be noted that their content in the blood increases due to sedentary lifestyle, drinking alcohol and high-calorie foods, as well as violations in the thyroid gland, kidney diseases, etc.

The drug "Omakor": analogues, the price of medicament

The cost of this drug is very high. So, for 28 tablets you will have to pay about 1500 Russian rubles. In this regard, many patients seek to acquire an analogue of "Omakor", which has a lower cost. To such medicines it is possible to carry the following:

• "Omega-3".
• Vitrum Cardio.
• "Doppelgerz asset Omega 3".
• Fish oil "Amber drop".
• "Omeganol."
• "Omeganol forte."
• "Multi-tabs Intelo Kids with Omega-3".
• "Pikovit Omega 3".
• Children's fish oil "Goldfish".
• Unik Omega-3.
• Biafishenol.
• Fish oil from cod liver "Lisi".
• "Perfoptin Omega 3", etc.

All presented analogs of the drug "Omacor" have a similar pharmacological effect.

Indications for use

This drug and its analogues are actively used to prevent heart attacks. It is often prescribed in combination therapy with beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, as well as statins and antiplatelet agents. A lot of positive reviews have analogues of "Omakor" (1000 mg) and the drug itself according to the results of their use with endogenous hypertriglyceridemia. It should be specially noted that if a fourth type of disease is diagnosed in a patient, then only the aforementioned medication is prescribed to him. If the patient has hypertriglyceridemia of the second or third type, and at the same time a fairly high level of triglycerides is observed, then statins should additionally be used.

Mode of application

As a prophylaxis for infarction, the tablet analogue of the drug "Omacor", as well as the medication itself, is prescribed one piece per day. In a disease such as hypertriglyceridemia, this drug should be given to the patient at the beginning of the treatment of the disease in the amount of two tablets per day. If such a dosage turns out to be ineffective, then it is recommended to increase it exactly twice (that is, 4 pieces per day).

It is very difficult to indicate the average duration of therapy with this drug. After all, it depends on many factors. It is for this reason that it is undesirable to take Omacor and its analogues without first consulting a doctor.

Side effects

After taking "Omakor" tablets and its analogs, the patient can feel nausea, pain in the abdomen and head, dizziness, and also note dryness in the nose. It should be said that such a drug can lead to the appearance of rosacea on the face, gastritis, bleeding in the organs of the digestive tract, as well as rash, erythema and urticaria on the skin. There are even known cases when the drug "Omakor" caused the patient to impair the liver, significantly increase the activity of its enzymes, lower blood pressure and increased need for insulin.

Contraindications to the use of "Omakor"

According to the instruction, this drug is strictly forbidden to appoint pregnant women to the fair sex, as well as patients who suffer from exogenous hypertriglyceridemia. Among other things, this medication can not be used during breastfeeding and with increased sensitivity to the components of the medication.

It should also be noted that patients with serious violations in the liver, who underwent severe surgeries or injuries, and also under the age of 18 or older than 70, should take the Omakor analog and the medication only under the strict supervision of the doctor. In addition, this medication is combined with caution with oral anticoagulants and fibrates.