The action of potassium orotate is more extensive. It is used not only for diseases of the heart, but also for the liver, gall bladder, and blood. Moreover, it has fewer contraindications and adverse reactions. He is discharged to children. In some situations, prescribed to pregnant and lactating. And Asparkam is prohibited in these cases.
Potassium orotate is inferior to Asparkam in terms of price. It costs an average of 63 rubles, and Asparkam – 33 rubles. And the course of therapy is longer.
At the same time, two drugs are rarely prescribed, since there may be an excess of K and Mg.
Due to a lack of minerals in the body, metabolic processes and water-salt balance are disturbed. As a result of this, problems with the heart and blood vessels begin. It is difficult to replenish internal reserves of food products. Therefore, to restore the balance of potassium (K +) and magnesium (Mg +), Asparkam or Potassium orotate is prescribed.
Asparkam
Mineral supplement Asparkam refers to magnesium preparations in various combinations. Represents:
- White tablets, flat in appearance, with a bevel and chamfer on the sides.
- Solution for intravenous injection.
- Solution for infusion.
The current base of Asparkam is magnesium and potassium asparaginate (175 mg each ). everyone. The base is supplemented with calcium stearate, corn starch, talc.
The action of the drug is aimed at regulating metabolic processes. Restores the balance of electrolytes. Suppresses arrhythmia.
Potassium promotes the conduction of impulses through nerve fibers; synaptic transmission; muscle contractions; maintaining cardiac function. Coronary vessels dilate under the influence of small doses of potassium. At high doses, they narrow. High doses of potassium have a diuretic property (moderate).
Magnesium is a “physiological” blocker of slow calcium channels. Promotes the incorporation of potassium into cells. Participates in biochemical transformations of 300 enzyme reactions. Participates in the processes responsible for the supply and expenditure of energy. It balances electric stoves, ion transport, membrane permeability, nerve excitability in the muscles. Magnesium complements the structure of DNA, affects the synthesis of RNA. Affects cell division, cell growth. Participates in the apparatus of heredity. Suppresses the production of catecholamines, free fatty acids in stressful situations.
When treating with Asparkam, side effects may occur:
- From the digestive system: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea; burning pain in the epigastric region (at risk, patients with a history of anacid gastritis, cholecystitis).
- From the CCC: antrioventricular block, increased rates of extrasystole.
- Hyperkalemia, accompanied by: nausea, vomiting, paresthesia, diarrhea.
- Hypermagnesemia, accompanied by: a decrease in blood pressure, seizures, respiratory depression.
With the intravenous administration of Asparkam at high speed, symptoms similar to hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia may occur. An overdose causes the same symptoms.
Overdose treatment is due to the discontinuation of the drug and the administration of calcium, sodium.
Potassium orotate
A metabolic, non-steroidal drug based on orotic acid (500 mg). It is supplemented with lactose, sorbitol (E420).
Available as:
- Pellets from which to prepare children’s syrup.
- Adult dosage tablets.
- Tablets with children’s dosage.
The main substance synthesizes nucleic acids. Restores a healthy appetite. Acts as a diuretic. Regenerates affected cells. Helps transfer cardiac glycosides. The drug stimulates the metabolism. The combination of the drug promotes the formation of albumin in the liver during hypoxia.
Side effects are manifested in the form of an allergy, accompanied by:
- Dermatitis
- Rashes.
- Diarrhea.
- Dyspepsia.
High doses can lead to hepatodystrophy, especially if someone is on a low-protein diet.
Potassium orotate is a drug used for long-term therapy ( up to 40 days ).
General indicators
Having a different name and a distinctive price, drugs have common characteristics:
- Contain magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K).
- Improve metabolic processes in the body.
- Used in the treatment of SS diseases.
- They have a number of identical contraindications.
Both drugs are indicated in combination therapy.
To whom and when is it better to take each medicine?
Asparkam is used in combination. Recommended for patients with:
- CHF.
- Ischemic heart disease.
- Arrhythmia (ventricular).
- Myocardial infarction.
- Hypokalemia.
The drug is recommended for an overdose of cardiac glycosides. Assign as an additional tool to patients treated with digitalis.
Shown after eating: 1/2 tab. 3 times / day. Duration – 28 days. Courses are periodically repeated.
For persons using oral contraceptives, diuretics, muscle relaxants, Asparkam is ineffective. In patients with diabetes, the drug reduces the effect of insulin.
Not prescribed: for children, pregnant (especially 1 trimester), nursing. Asparkam is dangerous in case of hypophosphatemia, urolithic diathesis.
Potassium orotate is prescribed with other medicines when indicated:
- CHF (2-3 degree).
- Angina pectoris, heart attack, ischemia.
- Arrhythmia is magnesium-dependent, atrial.
- Atherosclerosis, anemia.
- Liver diseases: hepatodystrophy, hepatitis.
- Pathology of GIWP.
- Intoxication.
- Muscular dystrophy in a progressive stage.
- Children’s hypertrophy.
- Dermatoses.
Caution is prescribed for pregnant and lactating. The drug will not work for people who have a history of:
- Urolithiasis disease.
- Abdominal dropsy.
- Renal failure.
- Hypersensitivity to the main substance.
Applicable dosage for the adult patient category: 0.25 / 0.5 / 1.5 g 2/3 times / day. The drug should be consumed an hour before meals or 4 hours after a meal.
The applicable dosage for the children’s category of patients is: 10/20 mg 2/3 times / day. Treatment is carried out within 5 days.
Although both drugs contain minerals, they should not be drunk at will. In any case, you need a consultation with a therapist, cardiologist.
