Arthrosan is one of the best non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the main substance of which is meloxicam. It advantageously differs from similar drugs in that it is characterized by high bioavailability. Arthrosan is sold on prescription in packages, in which there can be 3,5 and 10 ampoules with a transparent or yellow-green solution for intramuscular injection.
Pharmacological action of injections Arthrosan
In the form of injections, the drug Arthrosan shows antipyretic properties almost instantaneously. Meloksikam significantly reduces the activity of mediators of the inflammatory process and rapidly reduces the permeability of the vascular walls. At the same time, it lowers the activity of the interaction of nerve endings and prostaglandins, which causes anesthesia.
Arthrosan should be used within 3-5 days, since only during this time a stable maximum concentration of the drug in the body is achieved. This drug is metabolized and excreted in a short period of time (15-20 hours) with feces and urine.
Indications for the use of injections Arthrosan
Arthrosan - injections, which are used to eliminate pain and inflammation in:
- osteoarthrosis;
- myositis ;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- osteochondrosis;
- radiculitis;
- rheumatoid arthritis.
The daily dose of this drug is from 7.5 to 15 mg. With any pathology, treatment starts with minimal doses, and if necessary, increases to achieve a positive effect. Dosage of the medicine should not be exceeded. This will significantly increase the risk of side effects.
Pricks Arthrosan and alcohol are absolutely incompatible, so after starting treatment, you should completely eliminate the use of alcoholic beverages. Failure to comply with this rule leads to serious undesirable results.
In general, the use of injections of Arthrosan is indicated only in cases of acute pain in the first few days of illness or in cases when it is impossible to take the drug orally. The injections of the medicine are made only intramuscularly, penetrating deeply into the tissue.
Side effects of injections Arthrosan
After the beginning of treatment with arthrosan, side effects may appear:
- indigestion of the stomach;
- increase in the level and activity of various liver enzymes;
- eructations;
- bronchospasm;
- allergic reactions to the skin;
- headache;
- blurred vision.
Side effects can be more serious:
- ulcers and gastric bleeding;
- acute renal insufficiency;
- disorientation;
- hives;
- stomatitis;
- conjunctivitis;
- peripheral edema.
In these cases, even if you have indications for the use of injections of Arthrosan, treatment with this drug should be discontinued. Symptoms of an overdose of this medicine are indigestion, nausea, vomiting, pain in the epigastric region, stopping breathing . To eliminate this condition, you need to rinse the stomach and take any enterosorbent.
Contraindications to the use of injections Arthrosan
Contraindications to the use of injections of Artrozan are:
- peptic ulcer of stomach and duodenum;
- polyps in the nasal cavity;
- bronchial asthma;
- pregnancy;
- bleeding in the stomach, intestines, etc .;
- renal, cardiac or hepatic insufficiency (in severe forms).
It is not recommended to use this drug in the treatment of patients with hemophilia or hyperkalemia. In the presence of sensitivity to the components that are part of the injections of Arthrosan, therapy with this medicine is prohibited. It should not be used in cases where the patient has any infectious disease.