辅酶Q10（Coenzyme Q10）作用功效是什么？有哪些用药禁忌

Coenzyme Q10 plays an important role in proton translocation and electron transfer in the respiratory chain in the body. Its structure is similar to vitamin K, vitamin E and plastoquinone. Clinically, Coenzyme Q10 is mainly used for the adjuvant treatment of mild to moderate heart failure, and can also be used for the adjuvant treatment of hepatitis and cancer. What's the effect? What are the contraindications for medication?

Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10) effects

Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10), the blood pressure-lowering drug beta-blocker and cholesterol-lowering drug statins that work by blocking the mevalonate pathway, will also affect the synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 in the body when used. In addition, Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10) can remove reactive oxygen species discharged during the process of mitochondrial energy production.

Coenzyme Q10 has many functions and effects, so it has a wide range of applications. The most famous one is its role in protecting the heart. Of course, its role in delaying aging is also outstanding.

The functions of Coenzyme Q10 include: improvement and prevention of heart disease; protecting brain nerve cells and enhancing human vitality; antioxidant and anti-aging, reducing signs of aging; helping patients with hypertension lower blood pressure by up to 10%; alleviating neurodegenerative diseases; neutralizing side effects of drugs; enhancing body immunity, etc.

Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10) medication contraindications

Minors, women who are not taking contraceptive measures or preparing to conceive, pregnant women, lactating women, and people with allergies are not allowed to use Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10). If a patient develops a severe allergic reaction during treatment with Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10), he should stop taking the medication immediately and go to the hospital for treatment. The doctor will diagnose the cause of the patient's allergy and start taking medication. Patients who suffer from severe allergic reactions should permanently discontinue use of this medicine.

Some stroke or thrombosis patients who often take warfarin sodium anticoagulants cannot be taken at the same time as Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10). Therefore, Coenzyme Q10 will affect the efficacy of such drugs. Therefore, if the patient is taking other drug treatments, he should inform his doctor before using this drug, and a professional doctor will diagnose whether he can take it at the same time.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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