From pain with degenerative changes in the joints are appointed various non-steroidal agents that relieve inflammation, for example, Arthrosan. This drug acts quickly and effectively, as much as possible absorbed by the body. One of its advantages is a large number of synonyms. Therefore, there are no problems if you need to change Arthrosan - analogs are presented in all pharmacy chains with a wide range of identical medications.
Injections Arthrosan and their analogues
The active ingredient of this medication is meloxicam, which has antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
The drug is issued in ampoules of 2.5 ml with an active substance concentration of 15 mg.
The solution is intended for intramuscular administration in the first 2-3 days from the onset of the disease in order to relieve acute inflammation or intense pain syndrome. Such a short treatment is explained by the higher digestibility of Arthrosan in the form of injections compared with tablets. The biological availability of the described form of the agent is 99%, since the active component penetrates through the hemostatic barriers and enters directly into the synovial fluid of the joints.
A direct analogue of the drug Arthrosan in ampoules is Movalis . This medication is also based on meloxicam. Moreover, the drugs have the same method of administration, consisting of intramuscular injection of 7.5 to 15 mg of active ingredient (0.5-1 ampoule) once a day. It is recommended to use the lowest possible dosage to avoid the risk of side effects.
The main disadvantage of Mawalis is its high cost, as well as one more synonym - Amelotex. Therefore, you should pay attention to analogs cheaper than Arthrosan:
- Meloksikam;
- Bi-Xikam;
- Liberalum;
- Melbeck;
- Mesipol;
- Meloflex (Rompharm);
- Movasin.
Most of these medicines are also available in the form of tablets. Preparations for oral administration are prescribed after removal of acute inflammatory process, after 1-3 days from the beginning of therapy.
Analogues of Arthrosan in tablets
This drug form of the drug is considered safer and causes fewer side effects. In many respects this is due to the fact that meloxicam is worse absorbed in the digestive tract - the bioavailability of tablets is about 89%. It should be noted that Arthrosan and its analogs for oral administration presuppose the same dosage as with the use of the solution, from 7.5 to 15 mg of active substance 1 time per day.
Identical medicines:
- Meloflam;
- Mixol-OD;
- Oxycamox;
- Medsikam;
- Lem;
- M-Kam;
- Meloksam;
- Exen-Sanovel;
- Mirlocks.
Compared with the liquid form of meloxicam, tablets have fewer contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to the active ingredient;
- obvious violations of the liver;
- renal failure without hemodialysis ;
- ulcer of the duodenum, stomach.
Local analogue of the drug Arthrosan
There is a cream based on meloxicam and tincture of capsicum, which is a synonym for Arthrosan, - Matarin Plus. The advantage of the form of the drug in question is its high efficiency combined with a minimal amount of side effects. Among them, only rarely are allergic reactions from the skin, such as a rash, itching, temporary hyperemia and poor peeling of the epidermis.
Moreover, Matarin Plus helps almost all pain syndromes associated not only with the pathology of the joints, but also the muscles, ligaments, tendons.