Omakor
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action
- 2. Release form
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Instruction method of application
- 5. Side effects
- 6. Contraindications to use
Prices in online pharmacies:
from 1398 rub.
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Omacor is a drug for the prevention of atherosclerosis.
pharmachologic effect
The anti-sclerotic effect of the drug is manifested due to the content of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, docosahexaenoic, eicosapentaenoic acids - these active substances help to reduce the level of triglycerides and low density lipoproteins.
Lipoproteins are protein compounds, the main carriers of cholesterol in the bloodstream, and triglycerides are one of the types of fats found in the blood. It has been established that an increased level of triglycerides and lipoproteins is a direct threat to heart health, one of the main reasons for the development of cardiovascular diseases, incl. atherosclerosis. The level of lipoproteins and triglycerides increases for many reasons, including: a sedentary lifestyle, high-calorie food and alcohol consumption, thyroid dysfunction, kidney disease, etc.
The use of Omakor allows you to prevent the development of sclerosis, stroke and heart attack, to reduce the likelihood of death in these diseases.
Release form
Pills.
The closest analogue of Omacor in composition is the drug Omega-3 triglycerides.
Indications for use of Omakor
The drug is successfully used to prevent the development of a heart attack: Omacor is prescribed in combination with ACE inhibitors, statins, antiplatelet drugs, beta-blockers.
There are many good reviews about Omacor, which is used for endogenous hypertriglyceridemia. Moreover, if type IV of the disease is diagnosed, only Omacor can be taken, but if the patient has type IIb or III hypertriglyceridemia, and at the same time there is a high level of triglycerides, statins are additionally prescribed.
Omakor instruction: method of application
For the prevention of a heart attack, Omacor is taken one tablet a day.
In case of hypertriglyceridemia, the drug at the beginning of treatment is taken two tablets per day. If the dosage is ineffective, it can be doubled and taken 4 tablets per day.
It is rather difficult to indicate the average duration of drug treatment, it depends on many factors. For this reason, it is categorically not recommended to take Omakor and Omakor analog on your own, without a doctor's prescription.
Side effects
After using Omakor, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, dry nose, headache may be felt.
The drug can lead to gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, rash, rosacea, erythema and urticaria on the skin.
There are reviews about Omakor, which caused liver dysfunction in patients, an increase in the activity of liver enzymes, a decrease in pressure, an increase in the need for insulin.
Contraindications to the use of Omakor
Omacor, according to the instructions, cannot be prescribed to pregnant women, patients suffering from exogenous hypertriglyceridemia, as well as during lactation, with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Patients with severely impaired liver function who have undergone severe trauma or surgery, under the age of 18 or over 70 years, should take Omacor under medical supervision.
The drug is combined with caution with fibrates, oral anticoagulants.
Omakor: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Omacor 1000 mg capsules 28 pcs. 1398 RUB Buy |
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Omacor capsules 1g 28 pcs. 1742 RUB Buy |
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
