Sustaguard Artro 200mg/2ml #5

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Release form and composition of the drug

The drug Sustaguard Artro is produced in the form of a solution intended for injection injection in 2 ml ampoules of 5 or 10 pieces in blisters. Ampoule with a solvent, labeled as ampoule "B" is attached to the ampoules with the drug. The detailed instruction with the description of a preparation is enclosed in a cardboard box.
Each ampoule "A" contains in its composition the active active ingredient - Glucosamine sodium sulfate chloride 502.5 mg, as well as auxiliary components: lidocaine hydrochloride, hydrochloric acid, water for injection.
The contents of the ampoule "A" - a clear liquid light yellow color. The drug Sustaguard Artro has a pronounced stimulating regenerating effect on cartilage tissue. In addition, the drug relieves pain in the joints, eliminates inflammation, has an anabolic effect.

Indications for use

Soustagard Artro solution is intended for intramuscular injection injection for symptomatic and complex treatment of the following pathologies:
    osteoarthritis of primary and secondary origin;
    spondyloarthrosis;
    osteochondrosis.

Contraindications for Sustaguard Artro

Before you start using the drug, you should carefully study the enclosed instructions, since Sustaguard Artro solution has a number of contraindications:
    individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
    pregnancy and breastfeeding;
    severe diseases of the cardiovascular system;
    age up to 18 years;
    epilepsy;
    acute heart failure;
    history of severe allergic reactions to novocaine or lidocaine.
Relative contraindications are: hypotension, liver and kidney disease, accompanied by a violation of their function, chronic heart failure.

Dosing and Administration

Soustagard Artro is intended only for intramuscular administration, it is strictly forbidden to inject the solution into a vein in order to avoid serious complications.
Before the introduction of the drug, the contents of ampoule A are mixed with the contents of ampoule B in a single syringe. It turns out 3 ml of solution, which is slowly injected into the upper outer quadrant of the buttocks.
According to the instructions, the drug is administered 3 times a week every other day for 4-6 weeks. If necessary, the dose of the drug and the duration of the course of treatment with the drug can be adjusted by the doctor individually for each individual patient.
If necessary, Sustaguard Artro injections can be combined with oral glucosamine.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The use of the drug Sustaguard Artro in the form of injections at any stage of pregnancy is contraindicated, since there is no clinical experience of use and it is not known how treatment can affect the intrauterine development of the fetus.
The active ingredients of the drug may be excreted in breast milk, so during breastfeeding, Soustagard Artro therapy is not recommended. If necessary, drug treatment woman should stop breastfeeding.

Side effects of Sustaguard Artro

Due to the use of the drug Sustaguard Artro patients may experience side effects:
    on the part of the digestive tract organs - nausea, flatulence, flatulence, abnormal stool;
    allergic reactions - itchy skin, urticaria, hyperemia, desquamation, in rare cases, the development of angioedema or anaphylaxis;
    local reactions - burning at the injection site, the formation of painful infiltration, swelling and redness of the skin.
In the case of side effects, administration of the drug should be stopped and consult a doctor.

Drug overdose

With uncontrolled and prolonged use of the drug Soustagard Artro, the patient develops signs of overdose due to lidocaine, which is part of the drug. Clinically, this is manifested by the following symptoms:
    nausea, vomiting, pain along the intestines;
    numbness of the tongue, decreased sensitivity in the tips of the fingers and toes;
    on the part of the nervous system - drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, lethargy, double vision, tremor of the limbs, in some cases, euphoria or disorientation in space is possible;
    conduction disturbance of the heart muscle;
    respiratory depression.
On the background of long-term use of the drug Sustaguard Artro, the patient’s blood pressure, pulse and NPV should be regularly monitored. When the first signs of overdose appear, treatment is immediately stopped and the victim is taken to the hospital. If necessary, the patient is treated symptomatically.

The interaction of the drug with other medicinal substances

The drug Sustaguard Artro can be prescribed to patients simultaneously with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and glucocorticosteroids.
The preparation as an auxiliary component includes lidocaine hydrochloride, which should be considered when prescribing Sustaguard Artro patients at the same time as Disopyramide, Cimetidine, Pentidine. This drug interaction increases the risk of side effects and overdose with lidocaine.
The drug is not recommended to be prescribed simultaneously with procainomide and quinidine, since this drug interaction increases the risk of atrioventricular blockade and changes in ECG parameters.
With the simultaneous appointment of the drug with sedatives or sleeping pills there is an increase in the therapeutic effect of the latter.
It is not recommended to prescribe concurrently with Sustaguard Artro drugs, which include ethanol, as this increases the risk of side effects from the respiratory system and the central nervous system.

special instructions

The drug Sustaguard Artro with special care should be prescribed to patients with impaired glucose tolerance. If the patient suffers from asthma, the drug treatment is not recommended or should be strictly controlled by a doctor. During therapy, patients may experience an increase in and progression of asthmatic seizures.
The drug contains sodium chloride, which should be considered in patients who follow a salt-free diet.
Since lidocaine often causes allergic reactions in at-risk patients, a skin test should be carried out for individual tolerance before starting therapy. In the absence of negative reactions to the drug for 1 hour, you can begin therapy.
If the patient suffers from allergies to seafood, in this case, against the background of the administration of the drug Sustaguard Artro, the risk of developing allergic reactions to the drug increases.
Patients with depression of respiratory function, people suffering from epilepsy or heart and vascular disease with special care should use the drug Sustaguard Artro. Hydrochloride in lidocaine can cause side effects from these organs.
During drug treatment, caution should be exercised in driving a car or equipment that requires high concentration of attention, since sudden dizziness, drowsiness, double vision may occur after the injection.

Storage conditions

Store the drug is recommended in a dry, dark, cool place out of the reach of children. The shelf life of the drug is indicated on the package and is 2 years from the date of production.

Terms of sell

You can buy Sustaguard Artro without a prescription.