In the treatment of joint diseases, as a rule, chondroprotectors are prescribed for both systemic and intramuscular use. The latter include Chondrolon - injections can accelerate the receipt of a therapeutic effect, the development of healthy cartilage tissue and periarticular fluid. In addition, the drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
Instructions for the drug Chondrolon in pricks
The main active substance in the medicament in question is chondroitin sulfate. This component produces the following effect:
- replenishment of glucosaminoglycan deficiency;
- cupping of the inflammatory process;
- strengthening of synthetic metabolic processes;
- reduction of pain and discomfort;
- normalization of the process of restoration of cartilaginous tissue;
- improvement of blood supply to the damaged joint;
- an obstacle to blood thickening and the formation of thrombi due to the structural similarity of chondroitin sulfate with heparin;
- normalization of phosphorus-calcium metabolism, as well as production of intra-articular fluid components.
Thus, the use of Chondrolon allows not only to restore cartilaginous tissue and slow its destruction, but also to reduce pain syndrome and inflammation.
The method of application of a medicament means consists in intramuscular injection of a preparation previously diluted with 1 ml of purified water for injection (shaken until complete dissolution of chondrolon). In cases where it is necessary to introduce a double dose of medication, a larger syringe is used, and the liquid is recruited alternately from each ampoule.
The injections should be done every other day with increasing dosage (2 times) in 5 procedures, continue for 2 months with normal tolerability. A total of about 30 injections of 200 mg will be required.
During therapy, there may be side effects:
- rash;
- increased body temperature;
- hemorrhagic symptoms in the area of drug administration;
- redness of the skin;
- local allergic reactions.
If the last indicated sign is noted, then the use of the medicine must be canceled.
Indications and contraindications to the use of pricks Chondrolon
This drug is prescribed for diseases of cartilaginous tissue associated with degenerative and dystrophic processes in the joints and spine:
- osteoarthritis ;
- reactive arthritis;
- arthrosis;
- intervertebral osteochondrosis;
- a greater professional or sports load on the joints;
- fractures;
- parodontopathy (in dentistry).
Among the contraindications is worth noting:
- thrombophlebitis;
- pregnancy;
- bleeding disorders;
- breast-feeding.
It is important to note that with simultaneous intake of fibrinolytic agents, antiplatelet agents and indirect coagulants, chondrolone should be used with extreme caution, since it enhances the action of the listed drugs.
Analogues of pricks Chondrolon
Structural preparations with the same active substance:
- Artradol;
- Arthra;
- Chondroxide;
- Arthrin;
- Honsurid;
- Chondroitin;
- Cartilag;
- Mukosat;
- Structum;
- Hondrogaard.
Also, injections for the joints of Hondrolon can be replaced with drugs that are close to the therapeutic effect:
- Arthrovit;
- Actasulide;
- Diclofen;
- Alflutop;
- Cartilag;
- Brufen;
- Cefexon;
- Elderin;
- Butadione;
- Naproxen;
- Dolgit;
- Nifluryl;
- Novolide;
- Feloran;
- Chondramine;
- Orthophene.
In addition, you can apply local ointments, creams and gels (Fastum, Diclofenac, Capsicum). They have a pronounced analgesic effect, but do not contribute to the restoration of cartilaginous tissue and the production of collagen.