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Angioprotectors — defenders of the blood vessels

Vessels and heart muscle, working without rest, constantly. Cells of the vascular wall require food for energy synthesis, and support increased load, purification of toxins and unnecessary substances entering the blood.

The important point of work of the vessel is the connection with the nervous system. It is through the nerve endings that are appropriate to the basal membrane. Under the action of the corresponding pulse-orders vessel spazmiruyutsya or extended.

Do not forget about the participation of cells of the inner layer (endothelium) in the prevention of blood clots. They produce anticoagulant substances that thin the blood and improve microcirculation.

Who shows angioprotectors?

Indications for use of angioprotectors very wide:

  • in atherosclerotic lesions, arthritis, vasculitis is a necessary component of therapeutic action is the inhibition of hyaluronidase, thus decreasing edema, inflammation;
  • the threat or outbreak of blood clots — it is necessary to decrease the ability of platelets to stick together, appointed in conjunction with anticoagulants;
  • in the case of cerebral or coronary blood flow — drugs can reduce the need of cells for oxygen and increase the resistance to hypoxia;
  • in case of venous insufficiency and varicose veins — used protivodiabeticheskie and venotonic effect;
  • to prevent damage to blood vessels with an increase in load, sports training, pregnancy.
  • synthetic (Naftazone, Calcium dobesilate);
  • vegetable (Coumarin, Aescusan).

In the appointment of herbal remedies, the doctor hopes to smaller negative effects, no side effects. As a rule, patients tolerate them better.

Angioprotective venotonic composition represented by:

  • the monotherapies include one active ingredient (Troxerutin);
  • combined activity consists of several ingredients (Antistax, Detralex, Indovazin).

The characteristics of the most popular outdoor angioprotectors

Therapeutic effect on superficial blood vessels have drugs in the form of a gel, ointment, cream. Representatives are:

  1. Gepatrombin ointment works on the affected area, ensures the recovery of the vessel, prevents thrombosis and swelling, relieves perivascular edema. Used for inflammation of the haemorrhoidal veins. Eliminates the pain and burning sensation.
  2. Lioton gel is used at the initial stage of venous insufficiency of the limbs. Relieves the symptoms of tired legs. Having protevorevmaticescoe and anti-inflammatory action. Activates fibrinolysin and promotes the resorption of small blood clots. Quickly absorbed into the skin.
  3. Indovasin gel combinesthe simultaneous action troxerutin and indomethacin. Therefore, relieves pain, inflammatory response, helps in the resorption of subcutaneous hematoma, decreases local swelling. You can apply at home after injuries.
  4. Assawan-gel is indicated to relieve the inflammation, swelling, traumatic pain. Assigned also in venous insufficiency, the tension of tendons.
  5. Troxevasin ointment — herbal remedy normalize the permeability of capillaries and small vessels. Relieves signs of inflammation. Part of the troxerutin has an antioxidant effect on the tissues. Applied for violations of trophism.