Artrosan injections 6mg/ml 2.5ml #10

Artrosan injections instruction for use

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Artrosan injections is a drug from the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, selective COX-2 inhibitors.

Release form, composition

The drug is available in the form of a solution for intramuscular administration. The active ingredient is the substance meloxicam. 1 ml of solution contains 6 mg of meloxicam.
The auxiliary substances are: glycine, sodium hydroxide, glycofurol, sodium chloride, water for injections.
Due to its selective effect, the active substance of the drug is least conducive to the development of erosive damage to the stomach and duodenum.

Pharmacological effects

The active ingredient of the drug helps to provide anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic effects.

Indications for use

The indication for the use of injections Artrosan is the symptomatic treatment of the following inflammatory and degenerative diseases:
    Osteochondrosis.
    Arthritis.
    Osteoarthritis.
    Ankylosing spondylitis
The drug has no effect on the course of the disease and only contributes to the elimination of pain and inflammation.

Contraindications for Artrosan injections

The use of Artrosan injections is not recommended in case of development of individual intolerance to the active or auxiliary substances of the drug, heart failure, during the recovery period after the procedure of coronary artery bypass surgery, with bronchial asthma and polyposis of the paranasal sinuses.
Among other contraindications include:
    Individual intolerance to drugs that include aspirin, as well as drugs from the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
    Peptic ulcer of the stomach (acute phase), inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
    The development of bleeding of unknown origin.
    Blood disorders.
    The development of renal and hepatic failure.
Injections Artrosan can not be used during childbirth and breastfeeding, as well as patients under 18 years of age.
The drug is used with caution in patients of older age groups, in the history of which there are violations of the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system (heart failure, coronary heart disease, etc.); with diabetes, smoking, severe somatic diseases, peptic ulcer, as well as when diagnosing Helicobacter pylori.
In order to reduce the risk of adverse effects on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, the drug should be used in the minimum effective dose for a short period of time.

Method of use, dosage

Intramuscular administration of the drug is acceptable during the first few days of treatment. In the future, it is recommended to switch to oral medication (tablets).
The recommended daily dosage is from 7.5 to 15 mg. The exact dose and duration of the drug is determined by the doctor, taking into account the manifestations of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Patients who are on hemodialysis and in the history of which there are severe violations of the normal functioning of the kidneys should not exceed the maximum daily dosage of 7.5 mg.
Artrosan injections is not recommended to be mixed in one syringe with medicines of other groups. Intravenous administration of the drug is unacceptable.

Drug overdose

In case of overdose, the development of such adverse reactions is possible: gastric bleeding, nausea, impaired consciousness, vomiting, abdominal pain, respiratory arrest, renal and hepatic insufficiency.
With the development of these reactions should immediately consult a doctor.

Adverse reactions of Artrosan injections

The use of Artrosan injections can contribute to the development of such side effects: dyspepsia, belching, blurred vision, bronchospasm, tachycardia, stomatitis, pruritus, drowsiness, dizziness, tinnitus, headache, urticaria, gastritis, anaphylaxis, edema.

Interaction with other groups of drugs

This drug should be used with extreme caution when used with drugs from the group of anticoagulants (Warfarin), antiplatelet agents (Plavix, Clopidogrel), alcoholic beverages, corticosteroids in the form of tablets (Prednisolone), Fluoxetine, Paroxetine.
Artrosan injections should not be used in conjunction with other drugs from the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
With simultaneous use with diuretics increases the risk of developing renal failure.
With simultaneous use with drugs from high blood pressure may decrease their hypotensive effect.
When combined with vitamin K, heparin, serotonin reuptake inhibitors and fibrinolytics, the risk of bleeding increases.

Additional instructions

With the development of body reactions, indicating a violation of the normal functioning of the kidneys (itching and yellowness of the skin, vomiting, dark urine, pain in the abdomen), the use of the drug should be immediately stopped and consult a doctor.
Artrosan injections can mask the appearance of infectious diseases.
This medicine cannot be used as a prophylactic against thrombosis, despite its ability to reduce platelet aggregation.

Storage

Storing Artrosan injections should be carried out in a dark place, protected from direct sunlight, away from children. Storage temperature - no more than 25 degrees.

Terms of sell

You can buy Artrosan injections without a prescription.