Restricted use of active substances in doping

Introduction This group of active ingredients are substrates that are approved for use in competitions with certain restrictions. These substances are not directly included in doping. However, the question arises as to whether it does not appear medically more sensible to cure the athlete completely than to treat him with local anaesthetics or corticosteroids. The … Restricted use of active substances in doping

Classification of high blood pressure | High blood pressure

Classification of high blood pressure The increase in blood pressure is divided into different forms: unstable and stress-dependent high blood pressure, which does not occur permanently or only during physical exertion permanent high blood pressure (stable hypertension) critical blood pressure increase to values above 230 /130 mmHg without organ damage (hypertensive crisis) emergency blood pressure … Classification of high blood pressure | High blood pressure

Indications | High blood pressure

Indications Most of the time, elevated blood pressure does not manifest itself through symptoms, which means that it can go undetected for a long time. Often the diagnosis is a random finding during a routine checkup. Nevertheless, early therapy is necessary to avoid later consequences of high blood pressure. Symptomatically, high blood pressure can manifest … Indications | High blood pressure

High blood pressure and sports | High blood pressure

High blood pressure and sports Regular exercise can lower blood pressure by values between 5 and 10 mmHg. In addition, regular exercise helps to reduce body weight, which also has a protective effect. Endurance sports such as jogging, cross-country skiing, cycling, swimming, hiking or Nordic walking are particularly recommended. Sports that involve extreme stress should … High blood pressure and sports | High blood pressure

High blood pressure from coffee | High blood pressure

High blood pressure from coffee The study situation regarding coffee consumption in combination with high blood pressure is ambiguous. Some studies even claim to have shown a positive effect of coffee on blood pressure, although it is certain that coffee, like other caffeinated drinks, raises blood pressure shortly after consumption. The increase in blood pressure … High blood pressure from coffee | High blood pressure

High blood pressure

Essential hypertension, hypertension, chronic arterial hypertension, hypertensive crisis English: arterial hypertension Medical: Arterial hypertension What is hypertension? The first value of the blood pressure stands for the systolic, the second for the diastolic blood pressure. The systolic value is the pressure in the vascular system during the contraction of the heart and the diastolic value … High blood pressure

Blood doping

Blood doping, along with physical, chemical and pharmacological manipulation, is one of the prohibited doping methods. Regular endurance sports increase the blood volume and the oxygen transport capacity of the blood. This effect can be achieved by supplying the body’s own blood or foreign blood of the same blood group. The transfusion is usually carried … Blood doping

Hypotension during pregnancy

Definition Elevated blood pressure during pregnancy occurs in about 10% of pregnancies. Since therapy recommendations in pregnancy generally differ from the standard recommendations, there are also major differences in the treatment of high blood pressure between treatment outside and during pregnancy. In therapy, it must be remembered that not just one person is treated, but … Hypotension during pregnancy

Is high blood pressure dangerous for my baby? | Hypotension during pregnancy

Is high blood pressure dangerous for my baby? The pure pregnancy hypertension is usually harmless for the unborn child. Risks for the child arise especially in cases of severe hypertension and pre-eclampsia. The exact mechanisms are unclear, but there is a disturbance in the blood flow to the placenta. This can lead to extensive placental … Is high blood pressure dangerous for my baby? | Hypotension during pregnancy

Unat®

The preparation Unat® contains the active ingredient torasemide. This active ingredient falls into the substance class of loop diuretics, which are very effective diuretic drugs. Loop diuretics achieve their effect by inhibiting transport mechanisms for electrolytes to be reabsorbed into the kidneys, which then lead to a larger volume of urine being excreted. In summary, … Unat®

Interactions with other drugs | Unat®

Interactions with other drugs Undesirable interactions between Unat® and other active ingredients can occur, for example, with the following drugs: Antihypertensive drugs in combination with Unat® can result in an excessive reduction in blood pressure, drugs for the treatment of asthma can be strengthened in their effect, anti-diabetics lose their effect and the effect of … Interactions with other drugs | Unat®