Diseases of the osteoarticular system are considered the most ancient. Mention of them appeared in the past millennia. Joint problems are currently not uncommon. Many middle-aged and elderly people complain of pain when walking, discomfort when the weather changes, brittle bones, etc. This is due to the fact that the older a person becomes, the more tissue of his body undergoes degenerative-destructive processes. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly maintain the natural metabolism in bone and cartilage cells. For this purpose, use the drug "Chondrolon". It is used not only for the treatment of joint diseases, but also for their prevention with frequent physical exertion. In the absence of this drug, you can easily find the analogue of "Chondrolone".
The mechanism of action of the drug
The main component of the drug is a product of cartilage metabolism - chondroitin sulfate. This substance is constantly present in the body, but in the process of aging its amount decreases. Chondroitin sulfate prolongs the life cycle of cartilage cells, supports the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are necessary for the nutrition of the connective tissues of the body, and relieves inflammation. The immune system produces special substances - cytokines, which can harm the joints. The drug itself, as well as the analogue of Chondrolone, the Structum drug (or Mucosat solution), help to neutralize aggressive cells and helps to reduce the effect of free radicals on the body. The use of medications with chondroitin sulfate reduces the need for anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. With the help of such medicines, the production of intraarticular fluid increases, the exchange between phosphorus and calcium is normalized.
The analogue of "Chondrolone" - the drug "Structum"
The tool "Structum" in composition is the same with the tablets "Chondrolon". It also has anti-inflammatory and (to a small extent) analgesic effects. Its main effect is the support of the cartilage structure, the suppression of enzymes that adversely affect cells. Thanks to the use of the drug in the body, the hyaluronic acid necessary for connective tissue is synthesized , and the deficiency of glycosaminoglycans is compensated. All drugs for the treatment of joints have similar indications for use, among them:
- Osteoarthrosis.
- Arthritis of various etiologies.
- Osteocondritis of the spine.
In addition, the Structum medication can be used as a prophylactic for athletes, as well as for increased physical exertion.
Medicinal solution "Mucosate"
Another analog of "Chondrolone", the drug "Mucosat", has the same active substance - chondroitin sulfate. Its difference is in extended indications for use. In addition to the appointment for destructive-dystrophic processes in the joints and spine, the drug "Mucosat" is prescribed for cartilage fractures, osteoporosis (as well as for its prevention), periodontal diseases. In addition, the medication is often recommended in the postoperative period. Another feature of the drug is its dosage form. Most of the medicines intended for the treatment of joints are available in tablets (Chondrolon, analogues). Injections containing the same active substance are less common, for example, Mucosat solution. But this medicine is appreciated by specialists, since it has a quick pharmacological effect and higher activity.
The drug "Chondrolon" (analogues, injections): the price in pharmacies
Despite similar medical indications and a mechanism of action, drugs differ in price. The most expensive of them is the Structum medication, which costs about 1100 rubles per pack (500 mg). The price of the drug "Chondrolon" is in the range of 77-81 rubles. The Mukosat solution costs about 250-500 rubles (depending on the amount of ml in the ampoule).
All preparations containing the active substance "chondroitin sulfate" have the same contraindications. These include pregnancy and lactation, children's age. This is due to the fact that these medicines did not pass the appropriate tests in these groups of individuals. In addition, these drugs can not be prescribed to people suffering from thrombophlebitis and impaired blood coagulation ability. Side effects include local allergic reactions to the introduction of injectable drugs (hematoma, redness) and skin rashes, fever.