What chimes give during pregnancy. Composition and form of release. Interaction with other drugs and analogues

15.07.2019

Taking medications during pregnancy has always caused a lot of controversy and discussion. Everyone on this score has their own arguments "for" and no less weighty "against". However, only reliable information is needed to make an informed decision. A qualified and attentive gynecologist will always be able to explain to the expectant mother the appropriateness of the appointment. Alas, not all doctors are equally “helpful”. What to do if you are in doubt about the need to take any medicine, including Curantil?

Why take Curantil for pregnant women: positive arguments

Curantil has many positive properties. It is able to prevent the appearance of blood clots, helps to strengthen blood vessels, thins the blood, reducing its aggregation. During pregnancy, all organs of the female body experience an increased load, and the action of this drug significantly optimizes their work, having a beneficial effect on the development of the unborn child. Therefore, Curantil can relieve or prevent the following problems of pregnant women:

swelling;
pressure fluctuations;
headaches;
postpartum kidney failure.

Also, Curantil is prescribed for the prevention and elimination of circulatory disorders of the brain and encephalopathy. An equally weighty argument is the fact that Curantil can restore immunity by increasing the ability to produce interferon. Therefore, it is indispensable as a preventive and therapeutic property for viral diseases and influenza. In favor of the drug is also the argument that it does not affect the development of the fetus. Moreover, it has a beneficial effect on the placenta. Functioning in the blood, medicinal substances are not retained in the body of a pregnant woman, decomposing in the liver and excreted along with bile.

Taking Curantil in early pregnancy

There are cases when the drug is prescribed to a pregnant woman during the entire period of gestation, several times in certain courses, or even with short interruptions. Gynecologists may advise taking it even when planning a child - this is a popular medical practice. Qurantil is often taken in the last months of pregnancy if the placenta is prone to premature aging. No less often, the medicine is prescribed at the beginning of gestation, which is very frightening for many expectant mothers who doubt the harmlessness of the drug. Doctors convince that there is no danger, saying that Curantil is needed to normalize the blood flow of the placenta. If this pathology is detected, then the child is deprived of the necessary nutrients in the right amount. Such a shortage is observed, as a rule, with excessive thickness of the mother's blood. However, many Western doctors have abandoned this practice, since the drug can cause bleeding in the early stages.

Instructions for the use of Curantila

Curantil is characterized by the following effects:

has an antiaggregatory effect - it is able to reduce the likelihood of blood clots;
helps to strengthen the vascular walls;
swelling decreases;
pronounced immunomodulatory ability;

Often, the drug is prescribed for pregnant women who have a high risk of miscarriage, as well as for complicated pregnancies.

In general, the reception is possible only after the appointment of the attending physician and only under his control.

Contraindications

The drug Curantil has a number of contraindications for admission and can cause side effects, among which the following can be distinguished:

vomiting, nausea and diarrhea;
at a very high dosage, arterial hypotension, tachycardia and hot flashes may occur;
headaches and dizziness;
skin rashes and urticaria;
sometimes excessive bleeding may occur both before and after surgery.

With too high a dosage of the drug, side effects are mild and variable in nature.

You can also highlight the following contraindications for admission:

myocardial infarction;
collapse;
pathologies characterized by a high risk of bleeding;
unstable angina;
hemorrhagic diathesis;
subaortic stenosis;
severe arrhythmia;
arterial hypotension.

Why not take Curantil for pregnant women?

First of all, do not forget about the considerable list of possible contraindications and side effects. The likelihood of an allergic reaction is also high, so strict dosage control is needed. Despite the fact that doctors call Curantil a "vitamin" for expectant mothers, the possibility of side effects casts doubt on this.

In addition, very few clinical trials of this drug have been conducted, and in Europe it is rarely prescribed. In our country, Curantil is included in the mandatory "program" for expectant mothers, although the drug is not suitable for everyone.

Homeopathic medicine strongly opposes the use of this medicine. This is argued by the fact that pregnancy is not a disease, and therefore does not need drug treatment. For this reason, every expectant mother may require a clear explanation from the attending physician of the need to prescribe Curantila.

It is important that the drug should be discontinued before childbirth, as it significantly thinns the blood. Otherwise, it can cause dangerous consequences during delivery.

Reception of Curantila

You need to take the medicine on an empty stomach and one hour before a meal. The tablet must be swallowed whole and washed down with a small amount of water. In general, you need to adhere to the scheme recommended by the gynecologist.

Remember that aspirin improves the effect of the medicine, while tea and coffee decrease it.

Developing disorders of blood microcirculation in blood vessels make themselves felt in a variety of ways. Someone's legs hurt, and in order for the pain to stop, you need to stop and sit down to rest. Someone needs medications to thin the blood, as there is a threat of myocardial infarction, or a person has problems in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. In all these cases, health workers most often prescribe Curantil to receive, reviews of which characterize this medication as a fairly good angioprotector and vasodilator (a substance that stimulates relaxation of smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels).

Component composition and pharmacodynamics

The main active ingredient of "Curantil" is dipyridamole. The auxiliary ingredients are corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, gelatin and white talc. Dipyridamole promotes the expansion of arterioles (small arteries immediately preceding the capillaries) in the coronary bloodstream. And when using large dosages of the drug - and in other places of the circulatory system. Large vessels of the coronary system under the influence of "Curantil" do not undergo any changes, which favorably distinguishes the drug from organic nitrates and calcium antagonists.

After taking the drug in the blood, the concentration of adenosine increases and vasodilation due to its presence increases. If you increase the dose of the drug "Curantil" (instructions, reviews confirm this possibility), then the inhibition of aggregation (gluing) of platelets will be observed, which in itself reduces the risk of developing thrombus-forming processes.

In addition, dipyridamole can be called an interferon inducer that modulates the functioning of the interferon system. In this regard, under the influence of "Curantil" increases the body's nonspecific resistance to viral infections.

Indications for admission

For the drug "Curantil" instructions for use (reviews confirm the declared effectiveness) describes a fairly wide sphere of influence on the human body. Taking the medication is indicated for the prevention and treatment of abnormalities in the cerebral circulation system of the type of ischemia, with discirculatory encephalopathy. Against the background of intolerance to aspirin, "Curantil" will be very effective for the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. Also, health workers often prescribe a drug to be taken at the existing risk of developing venous and arterial thrombosis and to treat their complications. After surgical interventions for the replacement of heart valves, "Curantil" minimizes the risk of thromboembolism.

"Curantil" when planning pregnancy (patient reviews confirm this) is often prescribed for prophylactic purposes to reduce the risk of developing placental insufficiency. As a component of complex treatment, the medication is often used for deviations in blood microcirculation. As an immunomodulator and a substance that stimulates the induction of interferon, "Curantil" can be prescribed for the prevention and treatment of respiratory viral infections, influenza.

Who should not take Curantil

Like absolutely any medicine, "Curantil" is contraindicated for people with individual hypersensitivity or intolerance to the main and auxiliary components. Do not prescribe a drug for functional insufficiency of the kidneys and heart muscle in the terminal stages (increasing oxygen starvation of all body tissues, the brain in the first place), acidosis (displacement of the acid-base balance towards an increase in acidity) and poisoning with products of impaired metabolism.

Further, "Curantil" reviews of doctors are prohibited from taking with a low level of blood pressure and coronary artery disease (coronary heart disease) in the acute stage. It is unacceptable to take medication with the development of bleeding that has arisen for unknown reasons. As a result, it is impossible to take "Curantil" for people suffering from diseases leading to the development of bleeding.

Curantil is used very carefully during pregnancy - the reviews are both positive and negative.

Possible side effects

Like any complex and highly effective drug, "Curantil" has a number of side effects on various organs and systems of the body. On the part of the cardiovascular system, it is possible to develop tachycardia (increased heart rate, especially with the concurrent administration of other vasodilators), bradycardia, unstable angina pectoris, increased bleeding during or after various surgical procedures. People who have taken the medication also report a drop in their total blood pressure. In rare cases, myocardial infarction may develop.

The respiratory organs can react with the development of bronchial asthma. On the part of the hematopoietic system, there may be a decrease in the number of platelets, a change in their functional properties, and thrombocytopenia may develop. In addition, when using the "Curantil" product, patient reviews speak of sometimes occurring muscle pain.

Certain side effects can also develop from the central nervous system and its peripheral parts. There is a possibility of general weakness, headaches, and dizziness. The gastrointestinal tract can manifest itself with disturbances in the digestive processes (epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).

Before starting to use the drug "Curantil" (reviews when planning treatment with this drug must be taken into account), it should be borne in mind that the hypersensitivity reaction to the drug can manifest itself in the development of various dermatitis, urticaria, skin rashes. Sometimes patients talk about a feeling of ear congestion, rhinitis, myalgia.

Application: regimen and dosage

The standard dosage for patients over 12 years of age is no more than 225 mg (can be divided into 3-6 doses per day). However, most often the dosage is selected by the attending doctor, based on the severity of the patient's condition and depending on his individual response to the medication.

If a person suffers from coronary heart disease, he is prescribed a dose of 75 mg three times a day. If necessary, the daily volume of the drug may be increased by the attending physician. For the treatment of various abnormalities in the cerebral circulation system (including for prophylactic purposes), the total dose per day can reach up to 450 mg (75 mg tablets, the number of doses is from 3 to 6).

In order to reduce the aggregation (adhesion) of platelets, "Curantil" is prescribed in a dosage of 75 to 225 mg per day. In the most severe situations, the daily volume of the medication, as directed by the doctor, can increase to 600 mg.

During the spring-autumn epidemics of influenza and ARVI, doctors usually prescribe 50 mg of the drug per day at a time (2 tablets "Curantil No. 25" or 2 dragees "Curantil 25"). The standard duration of treatment is 4-5 weeks.

For patients who often suffer from colds, for prophylactic purposes, "Curantil" (analogs of reviews are recommended to be taken in accordance with the instructions), 100 mg is prescribed throughout the day (2 tablets or pills twice a day with a 2-hour time interval between doses) ... The course of treatment can last from 8 to 10 weeks.

As for pregnant women, "Curantil" (application, reviews of gynecologists and recommendations of the instructions are a direct confirmation) should be taken exclusively by the appointment of the doctor leading the pregnancy. Dosage - 1 tablet on an empty stomach, 1 hour before meals. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the "Curantila" regimen, which the doctor has chosen. If any alarming symptoms appear, you should immediately seek advice from a gynecologist.

Optimally, tablets or dragees are taken before meals, by breaking and not chewing. Drink the medicine with a small amount of liquid.

Overdose: symptoms, treatment

The fastest response to exceeding the permissible dose of "Curantil" is the cardiovascular and nervous systems. On the part of the heart and blood vessels, there is a decrease in total blood pressure, tachycardia (increased heart rate), redness of the skin and the appearance of a sensation of heat in the body. The central nervous system and its peripheral parts react with the development of general weakness and dizziness.

Currently, no antidote has been identified. To eliminate the most severe symptoms as soon as possible, it is recommended to stop taking the medication. Further, intravenous administration of the drug "Aminophylline" is prescribed in the amount of up to 100 mg. If an attack of angina pectoris develops (or any other heart reaction), the use of "Nitroglycerin" is prescribed - 1 tablet under the tongue.

In addition, symptomatic treatment is carried out in accordance with the severity of the patient's condition. Hemodialysis in case of an overdose of the drug "Curantil" (medical reviews confirm) will not give a positive effect.

Interaction with other medicinal products

With the combined use of "Curantil" with aspirin and anticoagulants, the antithrombotic effect of the latter is significantly enhanced and in some cases can lead to hemorrhagic complications.

With the simultaneous administration of medicines for hypertension and "Curantila", the effect of the former increases. Medicines that are derivatives of "Xanthine", as well as "Theophylline", "Caffeine" weaken the vasodilating effect of "Curantil".

Tea or coffee can reduce the effectiveness of the drug. This fact must be borne in mind when treating with "Curantil".

"Courantil" and pregnancy: the pros

As you know, while carrying a baby, all organs and systems of a woman work with increased stress. Taking "Curantil" during pregnancy, reviews, instructions for use inform about the beneficial effects of the drug on the development of the fetus. Since the drug's arsenal reduces the risk of blood clots, strengthens the vascular walls, improves blood microcirculation (decreases platelet aggregation), it ("Curantil") is able to save the expectant mother from a host of unpleasant problems that often accompany a pregnant woman. We are talking about edema, the development of hypertension, the appearance of frequent headaches, seizures, “failure” of the kidneys after childbirth.

Also, "Curantil" is often prescribed for the prevention and treatment of abnormalities in the cerebral circulation. Another “pros” is the ability of the drug to restore the immune system and stimulate the production of interferon, increase its activity. Indeed, during pregnancy, influenza and other seasonal viral diseases can lead to tragic consequences for the fetus.

In addition to all of the above, the Curantil tablets are regulated by gynecologists' reviews as safe for the fetus, without having any effect on it. Whereas the drug has only a beneficial effect on the placenta. In addition, according to medical specialists, "Curantil" practically does not accumulate and does not stay in the body - it decomposes in the liver and is excreted in the bile. The drug has a positive effect on the normalization of placental blood flow, the violation of which leads to the fact that the developing child cannot receive the nutrients he needs from the mother's body in sufficient quantities.

Quite often, "Curantil" (medical reviews confirm the effectiveness) is prescribed in late pregnancy in cases where the state of premature aging of the placenta develops. In addition, it is often prescribed for women who are at risk of miscarriage or complicated pregnancies.

Arguments "against" during pregnancy

The first thing worth mentioning is that Kurantil has a decent list of contraindications and possible side effects. Doctors often recommend taking "Curantil" when planning a pregnancy. Feedback from patients is not always positive. The likelihood of developing a wide variety of allergic manifestations is quite high, therefore, it is necessary to carefully approach the selection of the dosage.

There have been very few clinical studies for this drug. But the drug is not suitable for everyone, everything is very individual. If you think about it (which is typical for anxious expectant mothers), "Curantil" during pregnancy is prescribed for the prevention of various kinds of violations and deviations. But pregnancy is not a disease, there is no need to treat this condition.

In addition, it will be useful to know that in the last trimester, shortly before childbirth, it is better to cancel the use of "Curantil" for the reason that it thins the blood. And in the process of delivery, various unforeseen situations and bleeding may occur, including, which can be definitely dangerous for a woman.

Opinion of patients about "Curantile"

The opinion of people who took "Curantil" both in connection with various diseases and during pregnancy are both positive (the bulk of such reviews) and negative.

Patients who took the drug for cerebrovascular accidents speak well of the medication. And headaches practically go away, and dizziness, and feelings of constant general weakness cease to bother. Also positive for the most part on "Courantil" reviews of pregnant women. The woman's body, working in the regime of large overloads, needs to provide the developing child with oxygen and nutrients in full. And if there are problems with blood vessels of the brain, heart, blood microcirculation - this medication will come in handy.

However, negative opinions about the medication also take place. This is not to say that side effects develop very often, but they are. For example, on taking the drug "Curantil", reviews of pregnant women report such problems as headaches, low blood pressure. It is not so uncommon to develop allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes and itching.

In general, everything is strictly individual. Someone "Curantil" helped get rid of problems, someone caused undesirable effects. In any case, consultation with a doctor and strict adherence to his instructions will minimize the development of side effects and help achieve a positive effect in the treatment of this drug.

One of the causes of gestosis (toxicosis) is a violation of blood microcirculation in organs. All other pathologies during this period: edema, increased pressure, headaches also begin with violations of the capillaries. The use of "Curantil" in women helps to protect themselves from these problems. The drug has another very important property, it improves its fluidity, promotes the resorption of small blood clots in the vessels, therefore it is prescribed for the prevention of thrombosis.

"Curantil" can restore the immune system by increasing the production of interferon and increasing its activity, it will be useful for the treatment of other viral diseases during the period. The drug does not affect the fetus, but it has a positive effect on the blood vessels of the placenta. Its reception is a good prevention of placental insufficiency.

"Curantil" is taken on an empty stomach, one hour before meals. The tablet is swallowed whole with a little water. While taking the drug, the face may turn red, sometimes there is dizziness, a decrease in pressure. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor, he must adjust the dosage.

For the entire period of pregnancy, "Curantil" can be prescribed courses, with short breaks.

"Curantil": contraindications, side effects

You should not drink "Curantil" if you are allergic to it. The drug should not be prescribed for acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, stenosing atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, subaortic stenosis, chronic heart failure in the stage of decompensation, arterial hypotension, collapse, severe arrhythmias, hemorrhagic diathesis, which have an increased risk of bleeding (including gastrointestinal tract) hypersensitivity to the drug.

The drug should be discontinued shortly before childbirth, as it thinns the blood, and this can be dangerous during delivery.

The action of "Kurantila" enhances "Aspirin" and other coagulants. When taken simultaneously, the drug enhances the therapeutic effect of drugs that lower arterial. While taking "Curantil", the following actions can occur: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hot flashes, arterial hypotension, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, urticaria, skin rash, increased bleeding.

Mechanism of action

The main active ingredient of "Curantil" is dipyridamole. Dipyridamole increases the level of adenosine in the blood, and also reduces its concentration in cells, blocking its uptake by cellular structures.

Adenosine is a substance that is naturally formed in the body. It promotes the expansion of small vessels that supply blood to all organs. Dipyridamole does not allow adenosine in the blood to be destroyed, increases its content in the blood, which means it improves blood supply and nutrition of internal organs.

Due to its effect on small vessels, the drug does not lower blood pressure if the correct dosage is maintained. "Curantil" helps to improve blood microcirculation in the body, restores blood vessels, protects the vascular bed from the formation of blood clots, increases the lifespan of platelets, and also stimulates the immune system due to its participation in the synthesis of interferon. Thus, "Curantil" protects a woman from unwanted viral infections, which is extremely important in early pregnancy.

"Curantil" is often prescribed for the favorable development of the unborn child. The drug improves the functioning of internal organs, which means it contributes to improved nutrition and blood supply to the uterus. Also, the drug helps to relieve swelling, headaches and seizures, helps to cope with high blood pressure in the early stages, and improves cerebral circulation.

The undoubted advantage of the drug, according to doctors, is its absolute safety for the fetus. "Curantil" promotes improved blood supply to the placenta, does not accumulate in the body and does not affect the unborn child in any way.

When the drug is prescribed

The use of "Curantil" is advisable if the microcirculation of blood is disturbed in the woman's body. Also, tablets are prescribed if there is a risk of blood clots in the vascular bed. To prevent such situations, the medicine must be taken for atherosclerosis and varicose veins. It protects a woman from possible myocardial infarction or stroke, as well as acute thrombosis due to varicose veins.

Also, taking "Curantila" is advisable if a woman has a history of post-term or premature pregnancy, placental insufficiency, gestosis, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders.

Sometimes doctors recommend drinking "Curantil" for chronic exacerbations of various infections (ARVI, ARI, herpes), since the medicine has immunostimulating properties. It is very important that the dose of the drug is strictly observed, and the treatment is carried out under the supervision of a doctor. If the dosage is controlled by a doctor, and the woman takes control tests in a timely manner, the drug will not cause any harm to the baby.

When the medicine is unsafe

As in the case of any other drug, self-medication is unacceptable in the case of taking "Curantil". The drug should be drunk only as directed by the attending physician, not forgetting about the possible side effects.

Side effects of qurantile:

Negative reactions from the central nervous system (dizziness, headache).

Negative reactions from the cardiovascular system (tachycardia, hypotension).

Side effects from the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract (digestive upset, nausea, diarrhea).

Skin rashes, urticaria.

Any side effects should be monitored by a doctor. If a woman has an increased sensitivity to the drug, the dosage should be reduced, and in case of adverse reactions, the drug should not be taken at all.

There are also a number of contraindications for taking "Curantila". In these cases, the use of the drug is prohibited:

individual intolerance to the active ingredients;

hemorrhagic diathesis;

severe cardiac arrhythmia;

collapse, impaired consciousness;

bleeding;

severe hypotension (decreased blood pressure);

heart failure, cardiac dystrophy;

artery stenosis;

angina pectoris;

acute heart attack or stroke, pre-stroke conditions;

impaired blood clotting;

serious disorders of the heart;

renal and hepatic impairment.

Before prescribing the drug, the doctor must prescribe a study of the patient's blood clotting (coagulogram). If the doctor sees impaired coagulability in the analysis results, the use of "Curantil" is not allowed.

Questions about the drug, what its dose should be, whether the course of treatment should be long, should be decided by the attending physician. During pregnancy, women are most often recommended to take one Curantila tablet 3 times a day. The dosage can be increased on an individual basis. In this case, the reception scheme will be different.

The medicine is taken on an empty stomach with a little water. At the first sign of an overdose or negative reactions from the body, you should stop taking the medication and consult a doctor.

Pregnancy does not always proceed without any complications. When alarming symptoms appear, indicating the development of certain diseases or their exacerbation, doctors must prescribe certain drugs to patients. Most often prescribed during pregnancy.

Why is the medication prescribed?

Pregnancy is stressful in a way. The body of a woman during the period of gestation is practically worn out. All systems and organs have to do much more work to keep the fetus alive. For example, a woman's heart pumps a large volume of blood during pregnancy. As a result, many girls begin to develop or worsen certain diseases. Most of these diseases are associated with the cardiovascular system, since it is she who suffers in the first place.

Curantil helps to reduce the risk of cholesterol plaque, thins the blood and improves blood circulation. In addition, the remedy is often prescribed as a preventive measure, since with its help it is possible to achieve a significant strengthening of the blood vessels. This plays an important role in preventing the development of vascular diseases. But it is precisely such problems that often haunt pregnant women. Especially those who had certain problems with the vascular system before pregnancy.

But the Curantil remedy at a dosage of 25 during pregnancy is prescribed not only to prevent or combat diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Reception of Curantil is indicated for pregnant women with a high risk of developing placental insufficiency. This increases the risk of fetal death. In addition, with the help of taking the remedy, you can get rid of other unpleasant manifestations, which quite often bother girls in the position:

hemorrhoids;
hypertension;
convulsions;
severe toxicosis;
swelling of the limbs.

The drug has a very good effect on the immune system. Since due to the main active substance that is part of the product, it is possible to achieve an increase in immunity.

Early application

The practice of prescribing a drug at the stage of pregnancy planning is very popular among doctors. And this is a perfectly acceptable solution, since the drug prevents the development of many unwanted diseases that can complicate pregnancy and even childbirth. Moreover, directly during pregnancy, the drug can be prescribed in courses. But between courses of admission, they must take breaks so as not to overload the body.

However, the administration of the drug in the first trimester is of concern to expectant mothers. And so they begin to wonder what exactly Curantil is prescribed for when planning a pregnancy. This can be explained by the fact that girls are worried about the health of the baby and do not want to harm the intake of medications. But doctors say that Curantil does not pose any danger to a child in the womb. It is prescribed in the early stages, not only with the development of placental insufficiency, but also if there are disturbances in the placental blood flow. The reason for this is most often the increased density of the mother's blood.

It should be noted that in most European countries, doctors have long abandoned the use of the drug in the early stages of pregnancy. This suggests that the remedy is not as harmless as domestic doctors say. Therefore, one should agree with the statement, which says that taking the drug is justified only if the health of the child or mother is really in danger.

Late use

In the later stages, the remedy can be taken without much fear, since it is no longer capable of harming the baby's health. However, this does not mean at all that it can be applied without consultation. The reasons for prescribing Curantil in late pregnancy are:

severe swelling, which occurs due to a malfunction in the work of internal organs;
gestosis;
circulatory disorders.

The dosage in this case is selected based on the indications. Also, the drug can be prescribed in the event that the patient suffers from late toxicosis. As you know, it brings a lot of inconvenience to all pregnant women. Moreover, toxicosis can cause serious health problems. This is extremely undesirable, therefore, with severe toxicosis, doctors tend to resort to the help of medications.

Instructions for use during pregnancy

Manufacturers always indicate the total dosage in the instructions. However, the dosage is always selected by the doctor on an individual basis. There are several important factors to consider here. First, the dosage should be adjusted depending on the duration of pregnancy. Secondly, it is imperative to take into account those indications that were the reason for the appointment of the remedy. Thirdly, the results of laboratory tests, with the help of which it is possible to accurately determine the presence of a particular disease, also play an important role.

The medication regimen is not complicated. It is important to drink one tablet three times a day. Taking the drug depends on the food intake. In the instructions, the manufacturer recommends taking the drug one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is extremely important that the drug is always taken at the same time. In some cases, doctors have to increase the daily dose. But the decision to increase the dosage is made only by the doctor. If no positive dynamics is observed for several days, you should inform your doctor about it.

Side effects

Taking absolutely all medications is associated with the risk of side effects. Every body reacts to certain drugs differently. When taking Curantil 75, patients may develop such undesirable reactions as:

frequent nausea and even vomiting;
diarrhea;
low pressure;
hot flashes;
heart problems;
severe headache attacks;
the pregnant woman's head begins to spin.

In rare cases, if there is an intolerance to certain components of the drug, side effects such as rash and urticaria may occur. If such negative reactions appear, you must immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. He will replace the drug with another.

Analogues during pregnancy

In cases where it is impossible to take the drug, it becomes necessary to replace it with analogues. For example, if a patient has allergic reactions. Substitutes for the Curantil drug are such popular drugs as Actovegin, Dipyridamole.

The aforementioned remedies are the most common and widely used. This is due to the acceptable price-quality ratio. Let's take a closer look at these substitutes.

Actovegin or Curantil: which is better in position

When choosing between these two drugs, it should be remembered that Actovengin is a more aggressive agent. Its reception is justified only if the mother's health is in danger. In this case, the benefit to the mother is a priority.

However, if it is possible to replace the drug, then you should use it. Especially when it comes to taking the drug in the early stages, as this can even lead to abortion.

Curantil or Dipyridamole: what to choose

Here, the choice is already much easier, since there is only one difference between the two drugs - the price. Curantil belongs to the category of drugs produced by foreign pharmaceutical companies. Hence, it is more expensive.

If you have financial problems or you just don't want to overpay, then you can give preference to Dipyridamole. This analogue of Curantila is prescribed very often during pregnancy. A Russian company is engaged in the production of this drug. The average cost of the drug is only about 250 rubles.

Other analogues

Agrenox.
Persantine.
Parsedil.
Trombonyl.

These funds are also allowed to be used during pregnancy. But care must be taken when taking.

Comparison table of drug analogues by cost. The last data update was 03/05/2019 00:00.

Name	Price
Dipyridamole	from 391.00 rub. up to RUB 438.00

Use of medication when planning a pregnancy

Above in the article, it was mentioned that it is customary to prescribe a medication when planning a pregnancy. Indeed, this is a common practice, since the remedy can prevent the development of certain diseases. It also has a beneficial effect by normalizing the vascular tone of the uterus and placenta.

In the future, this greatly facilitates the process of bearing the fetus. And therefore, doctors strongly do not recommend neglecting such a preventive measure. Moreover, such prevention has a beneficial effect on the body.

It is known that during pregnancy, many women are prescribed medicinal formulations that help improve or restore the body's work. One of the drugs that is prescribed when carrying a child is "Curantil", the most common dosages of which are 25 mg and 75 mg. In this regard, most women are interested in why "Curantil" is prescribed during pregnancy? This drug improves the condition of the circulatory system, thins and nourishes the blood, improves its permeability through the vessels and dilates the blood vessels. Sometimes it becomes necessary to prescribe "Curantil" when planning pregnancy, which depends on the woman's health. To understand why this is needed, it is worth learning more about the properties of this medicinal drug.

"Curantil" is a drug belonging to the group of antiplatelet agents. The drugs included in its composition do not allow platelets to stick together, thereby thickening the blood, and also increase their life in the body. To answer the question of why "Curantil" is prescribed, it is worth knowing that the main reason for using this drug is the prevention of placental insufficiency. In this disease, the placenta is unable to perform its intended functions, which causes severe starvation in the fetus.

The use of "Curantil" during pregnancy allows to normalize blood circulation and avoid the lack of oxygen present in the tissues of the fetus. It also helps prevent delay or deviations in the development of the child and changes in the placenta negative for the baby's life, one of which is its detachment. For a child, "Curantil", which is taken during pregnancy, is absolutely safe, since it has a therapeutic effect only on the vessels located in the placenta cavity. It is she who is a barrier that cannot pass medicinal compounds and infections to the child that can harm his development.

The action of the drug is as follows:

prevents the development of hemorrhoids;
helps to reduce pressure;
prevents the occurrence of varicose veins in a woman;
strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
normalizes kidney function;
works against seizures;
helps prevent the development of toxicosis and edema.

Dipyridamole, which is part of the drug, stimulates the production of interferons, which actively destroy viruses and bacteria. Thanks to this property, as evidenced by the reviews of patients who took "Curantil" and its analogue, this drug strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of infection with influenza, SARS and other diseases of a similar nature. That is why many doctors prescribe Curantil to a woman when planning a pregnancy, as it improves her health and helps to bear a healthy baby.

Indications for the use of "Curantila" during pregnancy

Almost every pregnancy is accompanied by various troubles with a woman's health, which include:

swelling;
increase in blood pressure;
convulsions;
severe temporal pain;
toxicosis.

If all these symptoms bring many problems to a woman, the doctor may recommend her to drink "Curantil", which will help eliminate them and stop the development of complications. Also tablets "Curantil" are prescribed for the following symptoms:

increased platelet levels, as seen from the CBC;
hypoxia;
increased blood clotting;
progressive varicose veins (the drug is also used to prevent thrombosis);
poor circulation of blood in the placenta;
protection of the body against seasonal diseases such as influenza, acute respiratory infections and ARVI.

If you are wondering how to take "Curantil" during pregnancy, it is important to know that if seasonal illnesses are the indication for prescribing the drug, it is better to use other methods of prevention. It must be remembered that the use of "Curantil" 25 or 75 mg should be justified by the development of at least one of the above diseases.

Taking the drug during pregnancy

For almost all women, prescribing medication causes a lot of anxiety and concern. And "Courantil" for pregnant women is no exception. So, is it possible to drink "Curantil" during pregnancy, how long does the obtained effect last, in what doses do you need to take the medicine and what are the analogues of "Curantil" for pregnant women?

In order to cope with vasospasm and blood thickening during pregnancy, the doctor prescribes "Curantil" or its analogues, which relieve a woman of unpleasant symptoms that interfere with the full development of the fetus.

Also, expectant mothers are interested in the question of how the taking of the medicine will affect the baby, as well as for what period "Curantil" 0.25 or "Curantil" 75 remains in the female body. The doctors found that no negative effect on the child was found. The drug does not stay in the body for a long time: immediately after performing its own functions, it decomposes in the liver and is quickly excreted through the urine. Therefore, expectant mothers do not need to be afraid of the negative effect of "Courantil" on the fetus. On the contrary, it is only positive.

Since women do not know for how long this drug can be prescribed, it is worth knowing that due to its positive qualities, the doctor prescribes Curantil in the early stages of pregnancy. In the presence of violations of the circulatory system, this drug already from the first weeks of pregnancy normalizes blood microcirculation, which provides the fetus with a normal supply of oxygen. All this allows the fetus to develop normally and leads to a minimal risk of developing placental insufficiency.

However, it is important to always be careful, as the ability of "Curantil" to thin the blood often leads to other unpleasant consequences such as bleeding. And if a pregnant woman has a similar risk, the doctor may prescribe an analogue of "Curantil" or recommend to completely abandon it, replacing the drug with natural food products that can smoothly thin the blood.

In the last months of pregnancy, "Curantil" 25, 50 or 75 mg and its analogs are prescribed in the presence of edema or toxicosis. However, during this period of time the child needs a large supply of blood, therefore, it is not recommended to take Curantil often, especially after 32 weeks.

"Curantil" during pregnancy: dosage and instructions for use

The dosage of "Curantil" during pregnancy depends on the type of medication - pills or tablets. To understand how much to drink "Curantila", you need to know the amount of active ingredient in one capsule.

Since all dosage forms of "Curantil" contain 25 mg, 50 mg or 75 mg of the active ingredient, the dosage of the drug depends on them. Most often, "Curantil" 25 is prescribed during pregnancy. In this case, the woman needs to take 1 tablet 25 mg 3 times a day. If necessary, the doctor can change the regimen and even prescribe "Curantil" 75, the instructions for taking which will be slightly different. But there must be a strictly individual approach.

When using "Curantil" and its analogues, the following rules must be observed:

you can not combine the intake with caffeine-containing products, since the effect of the medicine may completely disappear;
it must be remembered that "Aspirin" and other drugs enhance the effect of "Curantil";
the drug is taken one hour before meals (it is important to try to do this constantly at the same time);
"Curantil" and alcohol are incompatible, just like its counterparts;
the tablet or pills do not need to be chewed, they must be swallowed and washed down with plenty of water.

Since some women who drank this drug experience unpleasant side effects after using this drug, they are interested in whether it is possible to choose an analogue of "Curantil" and what is its difference. It is worth knowing that this drug has analogues in terms of the active substance. There are no structural differences between these medicines, therefore, when asked about Curantil, how it differs from analogues, we can say that the main difference lies in the form of the drug and the cost of the drug.