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Acard is a drug used in cardiology. The main indication for its dosage is ischemic heart disease, as well as the risk of embolism and blood clots. How does Acard work? Can it be used together with other medications? We check if there are contraindications to the dosage of Acard and what is its cost.
Acard is in the form of gastro-resistant tablets. The active substance is acetylsalicylic acid, the main task of which is to inhibit the clumping (aggregation) of platelets. For this reason, the preparation can be used by people with ischemic heart disease or after a myocardial infarction. Acard is primarily intended for long-term treatment. Acard tablets are white and biconvex. They are distinguished by a heart-shaped shape.
Acard gastro-resistant tablets are intended for:
- People at high risk of heart attack;
- People who have a recent heart attack or are suspected of having it in a short time;
- People who have unstable coronary artery disease;
- People who are prevented from having a second heart attack;
- People who have undergone cardiological surgery (e.g. coronary artery bypass grafting);
- People who have peripheral arterial occlusive disease.
Acard is also used to prevent:
- Ischemic stroke and post-stroke;
- Coronary vein thrombosis;
- Venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, especially in patients who are immobilized for a long time.
Acard – types of drug
Acard tablets are available in three forms:
- Acard gastro-resistant tablets 75 mg;
- Acard gastro-resistant tablets 150 mg;
- Acard tablets 300 mg.
Acard – composition
In addition to acetylsalicylic acid, the active substance of Acard, its composition includes auxiliary substances:
- Powdered cellulose;
- Corn starch;
- Sodium starch glycollate.
The coating of Acard tablets consists of:
- Hypromeloza;
- Type C methacrylic acid copolymer;
- Talk;
- Titanium dioxide (E 171);
- Colloidal anhydrous silica;
- Sodium bicarbonate;
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate;
- Triethyl Citrate;
- Antifoam emulsion.
People with heart disease should monitor their blood pressure at home. The Heart Plus Sanity blood pressure monitor, which can be purchased at medonetmarket.pl, will be the perfect solution in this case.
Acard should be dosed according to the doctor’s recommendations or on the instructions provided in the leaflet. The tablet should be taken orally after a meal with a little water. Due to the coating, the drug does not disintegrate in the stomach, therefore acetylsalicylic acid does not irritate the gastric mucosa.
According to the recommended dosage, you should take one Acard tablet a day. These recommendations mainly concern:
- Unstable coronary artery disease;
- Coronary angioplasty;
- Ischemic stroke;
- Peripheral atherosclerosis;
- Coronary bypass grafting.
Patients who are on treatment to prevent coronary vein thrombosis, venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism may take 1 to 2 Acard gastro-resistant tablets daily. In the case of a recent heart attack or a recent heart attack, you can take four tablets at a time, chewing them thoroughly so that they are absorbed as quickly as possible.
If you have any doubts regarding the use of Acard, consult a cardiologist during a convenient and safe online consultation.
If an acute myocardial infarction is suspected, Acard can also be taken, but only in situations where there is no drug available in uncoated tablets.
If we miss one dose of Acard, we should not take two tablets the next day.
After taking the drug, you can drive vehicles because the tablets do not affect their handling.
If we overdose on Acard, we should consult a doctor immediately. The main symptoms that will indicate an overdose include:
- Sudden rapid breathing;
- Tinnitus;
- Fever;
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
- Blurred vision;
- Suddenly appearing eruptions (red spots) on the skin;
In severe cases, there are also delirium, excessive sweating, trembling of the limbs or excessive agitation. In extreme cases, an overdose of Acard leads to a pharmacological coma.
Acard – precautions
Special precautions when using Acard should be taken especially in patients:
- People suffering from asthma;
- Have nasal polyps;
- Suffering from congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate;
- With detected heart failure;
- With renal failure due to the severity of side effects;
- With a bleeding tendency (hemophilia or vitamin K deficiency).
Also, people who are scheduled to have surgery should not take Acard. This aspect does not only apply to hospital stays, but also to minor procedures, including tooth extraction. In this case, Acard dosing should be discontinued five days before the scheduled visit.
If we have any doubts about our health and work of the heart, it is worth considering the purchase of the Balance of the heart – laboratory diagnostics package.
Acard – contraindications
The main contraindication to the use of Acard is hypersensitivity to any substance, especially acetylsalicylic acid. In addition, gastro-resistant tablets should not be taken by patients who have:
- Blood coagulation disorders;
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach and / or duodenum;
- Kidney failure or suffering from liver disorders;
- Asthma attacks after taking acetylsalicylic acid;
- In women in the third trimester of pregnancy;
- Cancer and are taking a drug containing methotrexate.
In addition, Acard should not be taken by children under 12 years of age who have a viral infection (such as chickenpox) due to the risk of developing Reye’s syndrome leading to damage not only to the liver but also to the brain.
Taking Acard gastro-resistant tablets by pregnant or breastfeeding women should always be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist first. The drug can be taken up to the 6th month of pregnancy. In the last three, it is contraindicated due to the high risk to the life of the mother and child.
If a woman uses the drug for only a few weeks while breastfeeding, it is allowed, but long-term use of Acard is contraindicated.
Acard – interactions with other drugs
Acard must not be taken together with methotrexate, a dose of which is more than 15 mg per day. Besides, it cannot be combined with ibuprofen. Precautions should also be taken when taking medications such as:
- Anticoagulants (e.g. coumarin derivatives) – increases the risk of bleeding and haemorrhage;
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – increases the risk of damage to the mucosa and kidneys;
- Oral antidiabetic drugs – their effect may be increased;
- Medicines for the treatment of gout;
- Diuretics – can lead to water retention in the body;
- Medicines used to treat depression;
- Drugs aimed at inhibiting platelet aggregation;
- Glucocorticosteroids – the risk of gastrointestinal haemorrhage increases;
- Antihypertensive drugs;
- Valproic acid is used in the treatment of epilepsy – acetylsalicylic acid increases its toxicity;
- digoxin;
- Metamizol.
Acard gastro-resistant tablets should also not be combined with alcohol, as side effects may occur.
Acard – side effects and side effects
Acard gastro-resistant tablets may cause undesirable effects. If you develop symptoms such as swollen lips, tongue, shortness of breath or bleeding (e.g. blood in your stools) after taking this medicine, stop taking it and see a doctor as soon as possible.
- Find out about the diagnosis of allergic edema
The most common side effects of taking Acard include:
- Heartburn;
- Nausea;
- Stomach pain;
- Indigestion;
- Liver dysfunction;
- Intestinal inflammation;
- Peptic ulcer disease of the stomach and duodenum.
Symptoms such as:
- Gastrointestinal bleeding;
- Serious allergic reactions (e.g. anaphylactic shock);
- Kidney dysfunction.
Taking Acard in the first place increases the risk of bleeding.
The drug Acard should be kept out of the reach of children at a temperature below 25 degrees C. It is best to keep the tablets in their original packaging so that no moisture can get into them. Acard cannot be taken after the due date, so always check the expiry date on the package.
After finishing the packaging, it should not be thrown into the rubbish bin or sewer. It’s best to ask your pharmacist what to do with the empty packaging or expired tablets.
Acard – price and availability
A pack of Acard contains 30, 60, 90 or 120 gastro-resistant tablets. Depending on the size of the box, their price will vary. The smallest Acard package containing 30 tablets costs about PLN 8, while the largest – about PLN 25.
Acard can only be obtained with a prescription.
It can be purchased in-store at a pharmacy or ordered with delivery to a pharmacy if the drug is not available at the selected point. The pharmacist may also advise the patient at which Acard pharmacy can be purchased.
Acard – replacements
Among the drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid, the following should also be included:
- Abrea gastro-resistant tablets;
- Acesan tablets;
- Alka-Seltzer effervescent tablets;
- Anacard medica protect gastro-resistant tablets;
- Aspicont gastro-resistant tablets;
- Aspirin tablets;
- Lecardi gastro-resistant tablets;
- Polopiryna S tablets;
- Polocard gastro-resistant tablets.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.