What is Korodin?
Korodin drops are a herbal medicine for use in cardiovascular complaints. Korodin drops are used for circulatory problems and dizziness and are sometimes used as an additive in the therapy of heart failure. Here the effectiveness is controversial. Korodin drops are a well-tolerated product that can be purchased over the counter in pharmacies.
Indications for Korodin
The indications for taking Korodin drops are cardiovascular complaints such as dizziness or fainting due to a drop in blood pressure (orthostatic circulatory disorders) or too low blood pressure, also known as hypotension. Symptoms may include dizziness, paleness, cold extremities and fatigue. In addition, Korodin can be used as an adjunctive therapy in cases of declining heart performance (so-called stage I or II heart failure according to NYHA, the New York Heart Association).
Heart failure requires medical supervision and prescription, Korodin is only suitable as an adjunct to therapy according to medical guidelines. Korodin can also be used in therapy with the cardiac glycoside digitalis. Users should always inform their physician about the use of Korodin drops.
Can Korodin be taken even if I have high blood pressure?
The indication for taking corodine drops is low blood pressure, i.e. hypotension. High blood pressure is not among the indications listed in the package insert. However, in naturopathy hawthorn is also considered an effective remedy for hypertension. In the case of hypertension, it would be more advisable to resort to an alternative preparation containing hawthorn extract, which is explicitly suitable for use in hypertension. Since high blood pressure is a disease with numerous consequential damages, high blood pressure should always be clarified by a physician and possibly treated with other medications.
Can Korodin also be used for tachycardia?
Tachycardia is not explicitly included in the indications for corodine drops. However, there are numerous reports on the efficacy of Korodin drops in tachycardia. Hawthorn tea is also known as a household remedy for tachycardia. Tachycardia, as tachycardia is medically called, should be clarified medically if it occurs frequently over a longer period of time.
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