Zocardis 30

Zocardis 30: an effective remedy for the treatment of arterial hypertension and myocardial infarction

Zocardis 30 is a drug that is used to treat arterial hypertension and acute myocardial infarction. This drug is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and contains the active substance zofenopril calcium. Zocardis 30 is produced by Berlin-Chemie AG and Menarini Group in Germany, as well as A. Menarini Industria Sud in Italy.

The drug Zocardis 30 is used for the treatment of mild to moderate arterial hypertension. It is also used for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in patients who are hemodynamically stable and have not received thrombolytic therapy.

You should not take Zocardis 30 if you are hypersensitive to zofenopril and other ACE inhibitors, have a history of angioedema, porphyria, severe liver dysfunction, severe renal failure, age under 18 years, pregnancy and lactation. In case of primary hyperaldosteronism, bilateral renal artery stenosis, stenosis of the artery of a single kidney, hyperkalemia, condition after kidney transplantation, aortic stenosis and mitral stenosis with hemodynamic disturbances, Zocardis 30 should be used with caution.

Like any medicine, Zocardis 30 may cause side effects. These may include an excessive decrease in blood pressure, chest pain, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, dizziness, headache, weakness, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, drowsiness, vestibular disorders, tinnitus, dry mouth, dyspeptic disorders, non-productive dry cough , bronchospasm, pharyngitis, allergic reactions and others.

When using Zocardis 30, its interaction with other drugs should be taken into account. The hypotensive effect may be enhanced when administered simultaneously with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, general anesthetics, antipyretics and analgesics, ethanol. When prescribed simultaneously with NSAIDs, the hypotensive effect may be reduced, and when prescribed with potassium-sparing diuretics, hyperkalemia may occur. You should also avoid simultaneous use of Zocardis 30 with lithium, alopurinol, immunosuppressants, antidepressants, anticoagulants and other drugs that may cause side effects when used simultaneously.

The dosage of Zocardis 30 should be individually selected depending on the indications and condition of the patient. Typically the starting dose is 7.5-15 mg per day, which can be gradually increased to a maximum dose of 30 mg per day. The drug should be taken once a day, in the morning, regardless of meals.

In general, Zocardis 30 is an effective remedy for the treatment of arterial hypertension and acute myocardial infarction, but its use must be agreed with and under the supervision of a physician to avoid side effects and complications.