Amelotex injections

The ache in joints is capable to deliver a lot of trouble - usual painkillers in this case are not effective. Amelotex injections not only reduce pain, but also relieve edema and reduce inflammation. This non-steroidal drug is characterized by high efficiency and good speed.

Indications for use of Amelotex injections

Just like Amelotex tablets, injections are used to treat such diseases as:

Injections administered intramuscularly are more effective, since meloxicam, the main active substance of the drug, gets to the site of injury more quickly. In addition, the advantage of injections is that they practically do not affect other internal organs, acting only on the problem joint. Tablets, in the basis of which the same enolic acid derivative, like other oxicams, irritate the stomach and intestinal mucosa, that is why they are not used in diseases of these organs. The use of injections of Amelotex significantly increased the range of possible patients who were deprived of the chance to use this anti-inflammatory drug orally.

With the help of this drug, you can gradually reduce the inflammatory processes to zero and significantly reduce pain. The injections help to restore joint mobility due to the fact that they neutralize edema and improve blood circulation in the tissues. This is one of the best tools available today in its category.

Instructions for injecting Amelotex

The course of treatment with Amelotex injections is usually very short. Doctors try to do as little as possible due to the fact that this medicine is very potent and can cause side effects. In the standard package of the drug there are 5 ampoules of 1.5 ml and usually more than one pack for one course is not used. The maximum daily dose of Amelotex for adults is 15 mg, but more often uses half the amount of the drug. One injection of 1.5 ml per day is the standard treatment regimen for this remedy. Elderly and people with poor health are encouraged to further reduce dosage. Children under 14 years of age are not given injections.

When treating Amelotexam, follow the instructions strictly. It is especially important to get acquainted with the contraindications to the use of this medicine. They differ somewhat from contraindications to tablets. Here is a short list of factors that make the use of injections of the drug dangerous:

Drug injections Amelotex should not be combined with other anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as Aspirin. Among other things, this remedy can not be used concomitantly with anticoagulants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. With care, a drug is prescribed for patients with diabetes mellitus, endocrine diseases and sciatica.

When using injections, attention should be paid to the fact that they reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. The most common side effect of the drug is tinnitus .