Omacor caps 1000mg #28

Omacor user manual

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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 a type of fat 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 Omacor 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 the use of Omacor

The drug is successfully used to prevent the development of a heart attack: the drug 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 is diagnosed, only the drug can be taken, but if the patient has type IIb or III hypertriglyceridemia and a high triglyceride level is observed, statins are additionally prescribed.

Omacor 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 Omacor and an analogue of the drug on your own, without a doctor's prescription.

Side effects

After using the drug, you may feel nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, dry nose, headache.
The drug can lead to gastritis, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, rash, rosacea, erythema and urticaria on the skin.
There are reviews about the drug, 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

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, should take the drug under the supervision of a physician.
The drug is combined with caution with fibrates, oral anticoagulants.

Features of use

In patients who use anticoagulants, it is necessary to monitor blood clotting, if necessary, the dose of anticoagulants should be adjusted. In the presence of severe injuries and during surgical interventions, it must be remembered that Omacor can affect blood clotting. With functional pathologies of the liver, it is necessary to constantly monitor the activity of enzymes. No dosage change is required in the presence of kidney disease.

Drug interactions

When used together with oral drugs with anticoagulant properties, bleeding may occur. When carrying out complex treatment, it is necessary to strictly control the blood clotting indices. The joint use of Omacor with drugs, the action of which is aimed at regulating lipid metabolism and lowering cholesterol levels, is not recommended.

Use during gestation and breastfeeding

The drug Omacor is prohibited for use in pregnant patients. If there is a need to use the drug while breastfeeding an infant, feeding should be discontinued for the duration of the therapeutic course.

Management of various types of transport

Since dizziness can be one of the negative manifestations, you should be very careful when driving a car and other vehicles. And also to carry out work that requires increased attention and concentration.

Alcohol consumption

Since the use of Omacor usually occurs in combination with dietary procedures, it is not recommended to consume alcoholic beverages, since they are not combined with dietary food.

Storage instructions

The storage requirements for the drug Omacor prescribe a temperature regime of up to twenty-five degrees Celsius. The product must be stored in the production packaging in places inaccessible to children and animals. Subject to the storage instructions, the shelf life of the medicine is thirty-six months. After this period, the medicine cannot be used and must be disposed of.

Terms of sell

You don't need a doctor's prescription to buy Omacor.