Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a renowned American cardiologist, has advised the public to think carefully before taking prescribed medications to maintain heart health.
According to Dr. Yaranov, he has personally observed that some commonly used medicines for various treatments can silently damage the heart over time. He has presented evidence for five such medicines, stressing that people concerned about heart and vascular health should be especially cautious.
Anti inflammatory medicines:
People who already have high blood pressure or heart problems face even greater risks, but anyone who regularly uses non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs needs to be careful.
Diabetes medicines:
Diabetes treatment usually involves lifelong medication. Yaranov says that some older generation diabetes medicines, such as rosiglitazone, can increase the risk of heart failure. Due to their negative effects on the heart, many experts now recommend newer medicines that improve heart and vascular health.
Decongestant medicines:
Cold, flu, and allergies can be distressing, so many people use over the counter medicines containing decongestants like pseudoephedrine to relieve congestion and other symptoms. These medicines work by narrowing blood vessels, which reduces blockage but can also cause a sharp rise in blood pressure and irregular heartbeats.
Chemotherapy medicines:
Although cancer treatments save countless lives, some chemotherapy medicines like doxorubicin and trastuzumab can negatively affect the heart. According to Yaranov, these medicines can weaken the heart muscle over time, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively.
Stimulant medicines:
Stimulant medicines, commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), contain amphetamines that increase alertness and focus. However, Yaranov says these medicines can raise heart rate and blood pressure. For people with existing heart conditions, the effects can be extremely dangerous, as they may trigger arrhythmias or even increase the risk of a heart attack.
Similarly, misuse or unsupervised use of stimulants can cause severe side effects, such as excessively rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, anxiety, and addiction.
