What medication should I take for high homocysteine levels?
High homocysteine levels require medication based on the cause of the condition, which is commonly seen in familial inheritance, cerebral infarction, coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, and acute myocardial infarction. Medication should be taken in accordance with doctor's advice.
1. Familial Inheritance
High homocysteine levels have a certain degree of familial inheritance. Individuals with a family history may also develop this condition in their offspring. Vitamin B6 tablets, folic acid tablets, and vitamin B12 tablets can be taken under the guidance of a doctor to regulate the homocysteine level in the body.
2. Cerebral Infarction
Cerebral infarction is considered to be related to prolonged ischemia of the blood vessels in the brain, which can easily lead to symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. During examination, it may also be found that the homocysteine level in the body is high. Under the guidance of a doctor, patients can reasonably use drugs such as Changchunxitin tablets, nimodipine tablets, and aspirin enteric-coated capsules to promote blood circulation.
3. Coronary Atherosclerotic Heart Disease
Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease may be related to coronary atherosclerosis, which can easily lead to symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It may also cause abnormal homocysteine levels. Under the guidance of a doctor, drugs such as warfarin sodium tablets, isosorbide mononitrate tablets, and atorvastatin calcium tablets can be reasonably used to promote blood circulation.
4. Acute Myocardial Infarction
After coronary artery occlusion, there may be insufficient blood supply, which can easily lead to ischemia of myocardial tissue and possible damage to heart function. During examination, high homocysteine levels may be found. Under the guidance of a doctor, drugs such as metoprolol tartrate tablets, propranolol hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, and clopidogrel bisulfate tablets can be reasonably used to promote blood circulation. It is necessary to maintain a light diet and avoid foods with high-fat content such as fried chicken and hamburgers, which may affect normal metabolism. If any other uncomfortable symptoms appear, standard treatment should be conducted promptly to avoid delaying the best time for treatment.