Diclofenac - injections, which inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins, due to which they have an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect on the human body. Despite the fact that this drug for a short period of time removes the symptoms of inflammation and even a strong pain syndrome, it is not able to eliminate the cause of the disease. Therefore, it is most often used in complex therapy.
Indications for use of injections Diclofenac
Diclofenac injections are indicated to patients after various surgical interventions and to athletes who received severe injuries. This drug quickly relieves pain and eliminates joint stiffness. Diclofenac is prescribed for rheumatism. It helps to eliminate inflammation even in cases when the disease is accompanied by defeat of the organs of the musculoskeletal system. This drug is used to treat degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the organs of motion, for example, arthrosis and osteochondrosis of the spine with severe pain syndrome.
Indications for the use of diclofenac injections are also:
- conjunctivitis (viral or bacterial etiology);
- inflammation of soft tissues;
- myalgia and neuralgia;
- autoimmune connective tissue diseases;
- hepatic colic;
- acute phase of gout.
Side effects of diclofenac injections
When applying diclofenac injections, some patients may experience side effects:
- headache;
- insomnia;
- dizziness ;
- convulsions;
- deterioration of eyesight or hearing;
- edema;
- anemia or bleeding from the nose.
In rare cases, patients develop a skin rash and pain at the injection site.
Contraindications to use of injections of Diclofenac
This drug can not be used for treatment if you have hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Also contraindications to the use of diclofenac injections are:
- active bleeding in the digestive tract;
- inflammatory bowel disease in the phase of exacerbation;
- hepatic insufficiency ;
- bleeding disorders;
- pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding;
- cardiac decompensated failure.
It is strictly forbidden to take the drug after aortocoronary shunting. With caution it is used for coronary heart disease, diabetes and cerebrovascular diseases.
Features of treatment with diclofenac injections
Diclofenac solution is injected deep into the upper part of the gluteus muscle. It is forbidden to use it intravenously or subcutaneously. Before administration, the solution is warmed to body temperature. This can be done by holding it for several minutes in the palms of your hands. So, the medicinal components are activated, which will accelerate their action. Injections of this drug during treatment can be combined with other analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs. As a rule, they are made only once a day.
What dosage should be and how many days it is possible to prick Diclofenac pricks is determined by the attending physician on an individual basis, based on the severity of the disease, age and body weight of the patient. But the maximum
If the pain syndrome persists and the inflammation does not decrease, diclofenac in pricks should be replaced by other forms or analogs:
- Orthophene;
- Voltaren;
- Olfen;
- Diklak.