As evidenced by numerous reviews, the course of injections "Diclofenac" (the instructions for use, it is important to observe clearly), doctors prescribe quite often. The tool helps with pain, relieves inflammatory processes. "Diclofenac" is prescribed if joint tissues and muscle fibers are damaged. The medication is effective for injuries, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Belongs to the number of non-steroidal and is considered one of the most effective of this group.
What to look for?
The tool will bring benefits only if you use it strictly according to the instructions for use. Diclofenac injections allow you to adjust the activity of cells producing prostaglandins, which means that the pain weakens. It is believed that it is a tool for intramuscular administration - the most effective and effective option. Among its analogues, first of all, it is worth considering Diclofenac in the form of ointments, gels, and tablets. Choosing a specific option, the doctor usually focuses on the strength of the pain tormenting the patient, as well as on the individual characteristics of the body, the diagnosis. Reviews clearly confirm that injections of the drug have a quick pronounced effect, eliminate unpleasant sensations, stop inflammation.
Diclofenac injections are on sale (the instructions for use are always enclosed by the manufacturer in the package) in the format of 3 ml ampoules. Medication is an active compound mixed with propylene glycol. Additionally, water, sodium compounds and benzyl alcohol are introduced into the preparation. This allows you to make the tool more effective, and its use - less unpleasant.
When recommended?
As follows from the instructions for use, injections "Diclofenac" intramuscularly for adults are indicated for severe pain associated with inflammation in muscle tissues, joints. Indications include:
- osteoarthrosis;
- arthrosis;
- arthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- injuries, bruises, sprains;
- bacterial, viral conjunctivitis;
- nervous, muscle pain;
- renal, hepatic pain;
- pain after surgery;
- gout
- fever accompanied by severe pain.
As indicated in the instructions for use, Diclofenac injections should be done by a qualified doctor. It is unacceptable to introduce the drug yourself, because you can do it wrong. Injections should be done by an experienced specialist. If it is not possible to contact a professional for an injection, it is reasonable to discuss with the attending physician the possibility of replacing the form of the drug with candles or ointment, tablets.
Sometimes you can’t
In the instructions for the use of Diclofenac injections, contraindications are listed in detail. The tool is not used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, increased susceptibility, an allergic reaction to any of the components of the medication. You should not use the drug to treat minors, pregnant and nursing mothers. "Diclofenac" can not be used by persons suffering from an allergic reaction to aspirin. The day before the injection is prohibited alcohol. In addition, contraindications include:
- heart failure;
- poor liver function;
- recent surgery involving the heart.
The use of a medication in these conditions with a high degree of probability can cause severe side effects. Instructions for the use of injections "Diclofenac" contains descriptions of possible negative phenomena, as well as general recommendations for a strategy of behavior, if any.
Features of use
As indicated in the instructions for use, Diclofenac injections are used at the dose recommended by the doctor. The doctor proceeds from the characteristics of the patient’s diagnosis. Most often, 75 mg of the active compound are injected twice a day. The drug is injected into the buttock, into the large muscle. The duration of the therapeutic course is two days. If the need to use the drug has not disappeared, you should switch to other forms of release - candles, tablets. Continuation of treatment must be agreed with the doctor. When applying, you need to remember: the active substance of the drug corrects metabolic processes in the body, which is especially pronounced on the example of alcohol metabolites. For this reason, drinking alcohol during treatment is strictly prohibited.
As indicated in the instructions for use, Diclofenac injections (25 mg - the dosage form of the active substance) are an effective composition for eliminating the symptoms of the disease, but they do not treat the cause of the pain syndrome. Proper use allows you to alleviate the condition of the patient, block the foci of inflammation and stop the pain, but this does not eliminate the need to undergo the main course of treatment for the root cause of severe symptoms.
Technical aspects
As indicated in the instructions for use, when injected, diclofenac sodium quickly penetrates directly to the site of inflammation, where cyclooxygenase activity is blocked. At the same time, the metabolism of arachidonic acid is inhibited. Platelets can not accumulate near the site of inflammation, the production of enzymes is inhibited. The use of the drug leads to the rapid elimination of puffiness, increased mobility of the affected area and relief of pain. Equally, the effectiveness of "Diclofenac" shows after surgery, and when injured.
The tool can cause negative reactions of the body. The possibility of the occurrence of such is evidenced by reviews, although usually patients note that the drug is well tolerated. Among the possible side effects, the instruction for the use of Diclofenac injections mentions:
- seizure
- nosebleeds;
- sleep disturbances;
- allergic reactions;
- necrotic processes at the point of introduction of the composition.
Some patients noted that against the background of injections, Diclofenac was sick and dizzy, impaired stool, urination, and decreased sensitivity of hearing organs and vision.
How to use?
According to the instructions for use, Diclofenac injections are injected intramuscularly into the buttock. The drug must be injected deeply, injected sharply. The injections are alternately given to the right and left. Before administration, the drug is heated to the temperature of the human body. This reduces the unpleasant sensations of the patient and allows the composition to efficiently and quickly distribute in the tissues of the body, enter into biochemical reactions. It is unacceptable to put Diclofenac injections intravenously or under the skin. The drug is intended for use in a short-term course - twice a day for only two days. The dose is prescribed by a doctor. You can use the standard scheme described above, but you can increase the concentration if the doctor considers it reasonable. It is forbidden to overestimate the dosage yourself - there is a high probability of a negative reaction of the body.
As indicated in the reviews, instructions for use, Diclofenac injections can be combined with other drugs to relieve inflammatory processes and relieve pain. In this case, the manufacturer's recommendations regarding possible compatibility are to be taken into account.
If the doctor recommends using "Diclofenac" for more than two days, you should switch from the intramuscular form to the oral or local form.
In the instructions for the use of intramuscular injections "Diclofenac" there is a mention of the possibility of an overdose. The manufacturer draws attention: in this case, there is no clear picture, there are no symptoms, in general, the patient's condition is similar to adverse reactions. To eliminate the unpleasant consequences, they resort to symptomatic treatment under the supervision of a doctor.
What to replace?
Diclofenac is sold without a prescription; you can buy it at any modern pharmacy. Preferably, alternative drugs are also commercially available. If the doctor recommended exactly the described medicine, the replacement should be agreed with the doctor. By independently selecting an analogue, you can make the therapy ineffective. As many people undergoing treatment noted in their reviews, the most effective analogues of Diclofenac injections (the instructions for using these formulations are largely similar to those described):
- "Naklofen."
- Diklak.
- Voltaren.
The cost level of the described composition and its popular analogues is approximately the same. According to reviews, it is also impossible to conclude that any one remedy is significantly better than the others: they all show approximately the same effect, have similar contraindications, and provoke approximately the same adverse reactions.
Medicine and science
As indicated in the instructions for the use of Diclofenac injections (two-day injection course), the drug is based on phenylacetic acid. Mostly analogues of this medication belong to the same group. Manufacturers use the sodium soda of this compound. Diclofenac is based on acetylsalicylic acid, an effective drug. Studies have shown that Aspirin, when consumed in a high dosage, is toxic to the human body, and Diclofenac has become one of the solutions to this problem.
For the first time, according to the instructions for use, the course of treatment with Diclofenac injections took place in 1966. The tool was developed as a method of combating the manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have shown a rather high effectiveness of the medication, its effectiveness in stopping the pain syndrome, blocking inflammatory processes. This suggests that Diclofenac can be used much more widely. At first, the drug was tested in the fight against osteochondrosis, and today it is used in a variety of medical fields. Diclofenac is common among surgeons, used by neurologists and oncologists, and is popular in the treatment of some ophthalmic problems.
Benefit and safety
The fact that the reviews about Diclofenac injections (instructions for use must be respected, otherwise the use of the composition is dangerous) are true, and the remedy is really irreplaceable and useful, the fact of its inclusion in the list of vital medicines indicates. Those on the territory of our country are collected in a special list. Among the weak points, it is worth noting the likelihood of a negative effect on the heart, the vascular system - this is what limits the use of Diclofenac in many cases. As follows from statistical studies, with the course of application of this composition, the likelihood of a heart attack increases by 40%. However, such effects are characteristic only of a long program, therefore it is so important to observe restrictions on the duration of injection. Short-term use of "Diclofenac" rarely leads to a negative response.
As shown by numerous tests, as evidenced by reviews, injections "Diclofenac" intramuscularly (instructions for use, of course, must be followed) show a pronounced effect in ankylosing spondylitis. You can use the composition in a variety of degenerative processes, spondylitis. Diclofenac is effective for pathologies of the spinal column, gynecological disorders (adnexitis, algodismenorrhea), inflammatory processes in the throat, nasal cavity, and ears. The tool is used as an auxiliary element of the course of treatment. "Diclofenac" is indicated for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media. It relieves migraine attacks.
Special occasion
As follows from the instructions for use, injections, Diclofenac tablets are generally quite safe, but with regard to certain categories of patients it is important to constantly monitor the patient's condition. These include:
- taking glucocorticosteroids;
- using non-steroidal drugs to stop inflammation;
- smokers
- alcohol abusers;
- suffering from gastrointestinal ulcer processes;
- elderly patients (65 years and older).
Particularly noteworthy are people who use fried, spicy, fatty, as such products lead to the activation of the gastric glands and increase the amount of secretion produced. In addition, persons with a Helicobacter pylori infection should be neat.
It is known that more often negative reactions occur in women than in men.
To prevent a negative response of the body, patients from the risk group begin a therapeutic course with the minimum effective dosage of the drug - 100 mg are prescribed per day. Sometimes the doctor recommends choosing a four-time use of the drug in doses of 25 mg.
Hazards: there is!
It is known that the use of Diclofenac injections can cause the progress of some pathologies. These include asthma, hypertension. It is necessary to warn the doctor prescribing the medication about all diagnoses, chronic diseases, allergic reactions. In case of chronic dysfunction of the liver and kidneys, the course of treatment with Diclofenac requires regular testing to check vital signs. With persistent violations, the course is stopped.
"Diclofenac" is used after a meal. If treatment with the drug is accompanied by pain in the side, it makes sense to seek the advice of a doctor. There is a chance of gastropathy. To clarify the diagnosis, do endoscopy. Long-term therapy with various forms of Diclofenac requires you to conduct this study twice a year, regardless of the presence of pain. To prevent the negative effect of active substances on the gastrointestinal mucosa during the course of “Diclofenac”, it is reasonable to use “Misoprostol”.
Alternatives
On sale, "Diclofenac" is presented not only by means for intramuscular administration, but also by drugs intended for local application. Gels, ointments are considered the safest options for use, but their effectiveness is somewhat different from injections, tablets. Ointments are used externally, so possible side reactions are not systemic, but occur only on the treated area. Although these are generally infrequent, various manifestations of allergies are more common among them. The areas where the composition got can itch, blush. External use of "Diclofenac" is indicated for arthritis, arthrosis. In this way, the patient is often relieved after an injury.
Interesting position
"Diclofenac" during pregnancy is allowed, but only in exceptional cases. In this case, the doctor assesses how great the risks, dangers for the child are, what positive consequences the use of the medication will bear for the woman. If the first is significantly less than the second, the doctor may recommend using the drug. In this case, it is important to notify the patient of all possible negative consequences of the course.
During breastfeeding, Diclofenac in the form of injections is prohibited. You can use the drug in tablet form, but only in small doses and subject to prior consultation with a doctor. If Diclofenac is present in the body in a small concentration, its active components are practically not detected in breast milk. With an increase in dose, the likelihood of the effect of the compound on the body of a child eating a natural product increases.
Compatibility
If the doctor recommends using Diclofenac, it is necessary to inform the doctor about all the drugs used by the patient. It is known that the negative effect on the kidneys increases if the drug is used simultaneously with lithium preparations, cyclosporins and Digoxin. You may need to cancel one of the funds or adjust the dosage. The decision is at the discretion of the doctor.
A combination of Diclofenac and diuretics that stimulate the accumulation of potassium in the body’s tissues poses a certain danger to the kidneys. Do not use Diclofenac and Methotrexate at the same time, since the mutual influence is such that the toxicity of each of the drugs increases significantly.
The use of non-steroidal drugs and anticoagulants designed to stop the inflammatory processes can lead to increased effectiveness of the latter, which means that the risk of bleeding increases significantly.
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