Treatment of degenerative diseases of the spine and joints is a complex process. The main problems of therapy are related to the fact that the course of such pathologies is characterized by a progressive nature. Today, one of the effective drugs for treating such diseases is Mucosate in ampoules.
Pharmacological action of injections Mukosat
The injections of Mucosate have a chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory effect. The active substance in this preparation is chondroitin. This is a high molecular weight polysaccharide, which significantly reduces the loss of calcium ions, which helps to slow the resorption of bone tissue. Chondroitin promotes:
- increased production of intra-articular fluid;
- inhibition of degenerative processes of connective and cartilaginous tissues;
- improvement of calcium metabolism in cartilage tissue;
- accelerate the recovery of cartilaginous tissue.
Also this substance takes part in the regeneration processes of the cartilaginous surfaces and the joint bag.
Indications for use of injections Mukosat
The use of Mucosate injections is indicated when:
- degenerative-dystrophic joint diseases;
- fractures;
- intervertebral osteoarthritis;
- parodontopathies;
- osteoarthrosis with lesion of large joints.
This drug helps during the recovery from surgery to patients who have recently undergone a joint operation. It can also be used for the prevention or treatment of joint damage after heavy physical exertion.
The use of Mucosate injections allows to reduce soreness during movement and helps to increase the mobility of joints. This drug removes inflammation and quickly reduces, and in some cases negates the need for NSAIDs. In structure, it is similar to Heparin and Chondroitin, so it can potentially prevent the appearance in the bloodstream of fibrin clots. There are cases when using the drug the positive effect comes rather slowly, but it always persists for several months.
The injections of Mucosate help patients, since this medicine has a lot of advantages. These include:
- prolonged remission;
- ease of use (course - 25-30 injections);
- low incidence of side effects;
- the possibility of increasing the dose with good tolerability.
How to apply Mukosat pricks?
According to the instructions for use, injections of Mucosate are administered intramuscularly every other day to 1.0 ml. Starting with the fourth injection, the dose can be increased to 2.0 ml. Usually the full course of treatment is 25 injections, but if necessary, it can be repeated after 6 months.
When using Mukosat injections, there may be side effects. Most often, allergic reactions occur. In some cases, after applying a solution of this drug in the area of ​​injections, hemorrhage occurs. If any side effects occur, you must cancel the use of the medicine.
Mukosat - injections for joints that have contraindications. They can not be administered to patients with individual hypersensitivity and those who have a tendency to thrombophlebitis or bleeding. In addition, such injections are not prescribed
Do not recommend the use of Mucosate with antiaggregants, fibrinolytics or indirect anticoagulants , as these injections sometimes increase their effect. In the case of the appointment of such combinations, the blood coagulability indices must be constantly monitored.
There is no information about an overdose of Mucosate. But if the maximum daily dose has been exceeded, the severity of side effects may increase.