Heart rhythm disturbances may be caused.different reasons. This condition is called arrhythmia and sometimes does not cause a person any trouble. But most often it is associated with more serious diseases and requires special treatment. The danger of this is that some patients do not go to the doctor with symptoms such as a violation of the frequency and sequence of heart contractions. And when they experience unpleasant sensations, they try to get rid of them with the help of drugs, which the pharmacist or acquaintances advised them. But this approach can lead to serious complications. With this problem, you must take special medications for cardiac arrhythmias. The list of them is very large, so you can not choose yourself. Only a doctor can determine which drug is needed in each case.
What is arrhythmia
This condition can be caused by both seriousdisorders in the cardiovascular or endocrine system, and external causes. Often, arrhythmia develops due to stress, overwork, or improper diet. What symptoms can a patient feel when the heart rhythm is disturbed?
- A chaotic heartbeat that suddenly begins and ends. The intervals between blows may be uneven. This condition is called atrial fibrillation.
- Intervals between contractions of the heart or an extraordinary stroke of different duration are observed during extrasystoles.
- If there are problems in the weakness of the sinus node, the patient experiences dizziness, weakness, and the heart shrinks rarely and unevenly.
What are the drugs for arrhythmia
The human heart is very complicated, and onlywith harmonious work of all parts of this mechanism, a person feels well. An arrhythmia can occur when vasoconstriction, abnormal contraction of the ventricles or atria, weakening of the membrane, or for other reasons. Therefore, there is no equal for all treatment of this disease. And only a doctor can determine which patient needs medications for cardiac arrhythmias. Their rating depends on the nature of the impact:
- The largest group ismembrane stabilizing drugs. They are used for arrhythmias associated with malfunction of the atria and ventricles. Such tools can affect the speed of the pulse. These are the most common drugs for cardiac arrhythmias. Their list is very large: for example, Ritmilen, Novokainamid, Quinidine, Bonnecor and others.
- Adrenoreceptor blockers are also used quite often. They regulate the work of the heart muscle and enrich the tissues with oxygen. These are “Anaprilin”, “Atenolol” and others.
- Calcium channel blockers, for example, Verapramil, also help with arrhythmias.
Drugs that affect the membrane of the heart
Such drugs are used for ventricular andatrial arrhythmias or in violation of the speed of the pulse. This is the most extensive group of drugs, they are prescribed most often. But you can take them only on the recommendation of a doctor after an examination. After all, if the patient’s arrhythmia is caused by other reasons, these drugs can harm him. In addition, within this class of drugs, several groups are also distinguished depending on the nature of the effect:
- Medicines that do not affect the speed of the pulse:"Lidocaine", "Tokainid", "phenytoin" and others. For example, "Meksiletin" is used for arrhythmia. And it is effective not only for treatment, but also for prevention.
- Drugs that only slow a littleimpulse: Novokainamid, Aymalin, Norpace and others. With tachycardias, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, quinidine is most often prescribed. And to restore the rhythm with extrasystoles and attacks of arrhythmias, “Rhythmylene” is prescribed. These drugs can be used for prevention.
- This group of drugs is mainly used inmedical facilities intravenously. They greatly slow down the conduction of the impulse, so if used improperly they can be dangerous. These are such drugs as Flekainid, Ritmonorm, Bonnecor, Allapinin.
Beta blockers
In addition to regulating the heart rate, they reduceblood pressure and improve the supply of oxygen to tissues. Doctors often prescribe such drugs for cardiac arrhythmias. Their list is not so big, but in pharmacies they are in demand. Indeed, many of them need to take a long time to support the proper work of the atria and ventricles, with atrial fibrillation and tachycardia. The most commonly prescribed are "Atenolol", "Betalok", "Acebutalol", "Vazokardin", "Anaprilin", "Pindolol" and others.
Calcium channel blockers
In some cases, the excess of this mineral isthe walls of blood vessels of the heart and in its muscles leads to a failure of the rhythm. Therefore, drugs that block its release and entry into cells are also often used. They slow down the frequency of strokes and regulate the work of the heart muscle. Such drugs are used for arrhythmia, tachycardia, atrial flutter. The most famous of them - "Verapramil", "Diltiazem" and their analogues.
What other drugs are used
Есть и другие лекарства от аритмии сердца.The most effective of them are prescribed by a doctor and are often used only in medical institutions. These are "Ibutilid", "Kordaron", "Sotalol", which block the release of potassium from the cells. Indeed, it is often because of the lack of this mineral that the heart is disturbed.
What other drugs are used for arrhythmias:
- cardiac glycosides, for example, "Digoxin";
- ATP;
- products containing magnesium or potassium: “Magne B6”, “Panangin”;
- Captopril;
- statins.
If a change in heart rhythm occurs rarely andonly after a nervous or physical strain can you take safe preparations on a plant-based basis. It is permissible to drink some time independently "Valocordin", "Glycine", "Novopassit", "Pustyrnik", "Valerian", "Persen".
Medications for Atrial Fibrillation
The list of such drugs is most often known.only doctors. After all, this state is very dangerous and seriously threatens the life of the patient. Because it is unacceptable to engage in self. The doctor prescribes the desired drug only after examination and determining the causes of the disease. Most often, the treatment is complex, which includes various drugs for cardiac arrhythmias. Their list is extensive, but only a specialist can make the right choice. The most commonly prescribed "Verapramil", "Digoxin" and "Veroshpiron." The following medications are used for atrial fibrillation:
- adrenergic blockers: “Vazokardin”, “Metoprolol”, “Atsebutalol”;
- membrane stabilizers: Novokinamid, Aymalin;
- sodium channel blockers, for example, Allapinin.
Arrhythmia drugs: instructions for use
Usually dosage and duration of treatmentappointed by the doctor. Most often, you need to take pills 2-3 times a day for 1-3 months. Then a break is made, after which you can continue the treatment. The main thing is not to miss taking the drug and drink pills at the same time. It should be remembered that such serious drugs not only need to start drinking in small doses, but it is also important to cancel treatment too gradually.
Contraindications and side effects of these funds
It is necessary before using the drug, even prescribed by a doctor, carefully study the instructions to it. In most cases, all heart medications have the same side effects:
- nausea, abdominal pain;
- weakness, dizziness, trembling in the hands;
- insomnia;
- bradycardia;
- depression;
- skin allergic reactions.
But some groups of drugs may act differently. For example, adrenergic blockers are contraindicated for patients with bronchial asthma, as they narrow the bronchi.
Most antiarrhythmic drugs are not prescribed for:
- myocardial infarction;
- exacerbation of bronchial asthma;
- reduced pressure;
- severe renal or hepatic insufficiency;
- severe bradycardia;
- acidosis;
- cardiosclerosis.
Rules for the selection of drugs for arrhythmias
The main thing to pay attention to - suchmedication should not be taken without consulting a doctor. Even seemingly harmless herbal remedies can have serious side effects. But patients still need to know how to choose a cure for cardiac arrhythmias. After all, all drugs are available in several varieties: drops, tablets, capsules or injection. Independently at home it is best to take pills, and if there are problems with the stomach, then capsules. The patient can also choose one of the analogues containing the same active ingredient. Most often, you can find a cheaper drug with a similar effect. For example, instead of "Panangin" - "Aspark". But in serious cases, it is better to consult a doctor.
Reviews of drugs for arrhythmias
Mainly when taking medication prescribed by a doctorpatients do not experience side effects. If all recommendations of the doctor are followed and the cause of the arrhythmia is eliminated, the disease can be completely cured. But in old age, sometimes you have to take medicine all the time. And patients complain that they forget about it, skipping taking pills. And many heart drugs with sudden cancellation cause unpleasant consequences. In general, the most positive reviews for such arrhythmia drugs are: Veroshpiron, Panangin, Anaprilin, Ritmonorm, and some others.
