What is trimetazidine, the substance for which Swiatek has tested positive?

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A few minutes ago, the ITIA announced the suspension of Iga Swiatek for testing positive for trimetazidine, a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The tennis world was taken by surprise with this revelation about the current world number 2, who has managed to prove that it was all due to contamination. But what is trimetazidine? For now, this substance is used to treat patients with angina, improving blood flow to the heart. In the case of the Polish player, this substance was present in an over-the-counter regulated medication in Poland to treat her jet lag-induced insomnia, that is, a type of melatonin.

What is trimetazidine?

The substance for which Swiatek tested positive is used to treat patients with angina, and in sports, it improves blood flow to the heart.

The ITIA acknowledges that she was not negligent, which is why they have only suspended her for a month. pic.twitter.com/YY59O6IvQp

— José Morón (@jmgmoron) November 28, 2024

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