Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are a frequent guest in a first-aid kit. They have many indications, effectively eliminate pain and inflammation in joint pathologies. Arthrosan - tablets with a pronounced analgesic effect, which are often prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of arthritis and arthrosis. Like other drugs in this group, Arthrosan has a number of contraindications, so it should be used in small courses.
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The composition of the drug
The main active ingredient of the drug is meloxicam. It has a pronounced analgesic effect and the ability to stop inflammatory reactions in the tissues. Meloxicam is one of the most popular NSAIDs.
The drug Arthrosan is available in tablets. The medicine is presented in two dosages - 7.5 and 15 mg of the active substance in one tablet. The composition also contains starch, lactose, povidone, magnesium stearate and other feed-forming components. The tablets are small, yellow in color and round in shape. The package contains from 10 to 50 pieces. And also the drug is available in a solution intended for intramuscular injection. Ampoules are small, contain 2.5 ml of the composition, in each milliliter - 6 mg of the active substance.
Pharmacological action and indications for use
The exact mechanism of action of the drug is unknown. Like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Arthrosan reduces the rate of prostaglandin production in the affected area, thereby stopping the process and reducing symptoms.As a result, the activity of inflammatory mediators is significantly reduced, as a result of which the pain syndrome and discomfort associated with the ongoing process disappears.
The main directions of action of the drug are the relief of the inflammatory reaction, analgesia, normalization of body temperature.
Despite the antipyretic manifestation, the medication is not used in symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory viral infections. The main indications for use are various degenerative and inflammatory pathologies of the joints, including:
- osteochondrosis;
- arthritis of any nature;
- osteoarthrosis;
- Ankylosing spondylitis;
- joint bag inflammation;
- muscle and joint pains.
The advantage of this medication is its high effectiveness against joint pain. The tool acts quite quickly, providing a long therapeutic effect. So, taking just one dose of the drug allows you to forget about the pain syndrome for almost a day.
Instructions and dosage of tablets Arthrosan
The exact instructions for use depend on the intensity of the pain syndrome and indications for use. So, for the relief of pain in rheumatoid arthritis and other pathologies that occur in an acute form, injections of the drug are indicated. Injections are made no longer than three days, and then go on to the tablet form of the drug. In the vast majority of cases, the patient needs only one injection per day to get rid of the pain syndrome.
Further treatment is carried out by taking one tablet once a day. With an average intensity of pain, 7.5 mg of the substance is indicated (1 tablet in the minimum dosage), with severe pain, 15 mg of the drug is prescribed per day. Exceed the recommended amounts should not be, as this can lead to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
The duration of therapy is determined individually, but, as a rule, does not exceed 7 days. It is necessary to take medicine 1-2 tablets at a time, with meals. It is recommended that you schedule it so that you take the pill at the same time every day.
During pregnancy and lactation
The use of Arthrosan tablets is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, since the active substance can presumably penetrate into breast milk and cross the placental barrier. If treatment is necessary during lactation, breast-feeding should be discontinued.
Drug interaction
The drug is unsafe and requires caution. It is recommended that the doctor be informed of all drugs that the patient takes on an ongoing basis in order to limit the intake of potentially dangerous combinations of drugs in advance.
- Any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have a negative effect on the stomach. The concomitant use of Arthrosan tablets with other NSAIDs is potentially at risk of developing erosive diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Tablets should not be used with medicines for hypertension, since their effectiveness may decrease, as a result, the antihypertensive effect will be weakly expressed.
- With concomitant use with methotrexate, there is a risk of developing anemia.
- Arthrosan tablets should not be combined with thiazide diuretics and cyclosporine. Such combinations increase the burden on the kidney many times, which is potentially dangerous for the development of renal failure.
- NSAIDs negatively affect the hematopoietic system, therefore, are not prescribed together with anticoagulants due to the risk of internal bleeding.
You can not abuse the medicine and independently increase the dosage. An increase in daily consumption will not affect the effectiveness of the drug, but can negatively affect the work of the digestive tract.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
The list of contraindications for taking the medicine is quite impressive and includes:
- renal and liver failure;
- decompensated heart failure;
- bronchial asthma;
- stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
- acute gastritis;
- exacerbation of intestinal inflammation;
- internal bleeding;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- childhood;
- intolerance to the main active substance or lactose.
The medicine is intended only for adults, children under 15 years of age are not prescribed. For elderly people with coronary heart disease and a history of stroke, the drug is prescribed with caution and in small doses.
The most common side effects that occur while taking Arthrosan tablets are:
- dyspepsia;
- anemia;
- allergic skin reactions;
- vertigo and cephalgia;
- swelling of the lower extremities;
- hypertension and increased heart rate.
Overdose is manifested by confusion, dizziness and tachyarrhythmia. Perhaps the development of internal bleeding and respiratory arrest. There is no specific treatment, symptomatic therapy is carried out. The drug quickly binds to blood proteins, so when such signs occur, gastric lavage is ineffective.
Analogs
Analogues of Arthrosan - any drugs based on meloxicam:
- Meloxicam;
- Movalis;
- Mirlox;
- Amelotex.
In case of intolerance to the main active substance, it is necessary to consult a doctor about the possibility of replacing the medicine with Nimesulide, Texamen, Diclofenac.
