The classic analgesic that can be found in every medicine cabinet is Analgin. Despite the fact that in many countries it was banned to use, domestic experts continue to practice its appointment. Before use, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the contraindications and side effects that Analgin can cause. Analogues of a painkiller have a similar therapeutic effect and at the same time are safer for the body. It should be remembered that such drugs can only bring temporary relief and do not affect the cause of the development of pain.
"Analgin": a description of the drug
Many are familiar with the unpleasant sensation of headache or toothache, which you want to get rid of as soon as possible. Most often, analgin is used for these purposes. Injections, suppositories and tablets of metamizole sodium - the main active ingredient - can eliminate even a pronounced pain syndrome.
"Analgin" is a powerful analgesic non-narcotic drug of synthetic origin. It is rapidly absorbed into the general bloodstream. The effect of anesthesia is achieved due to the obstruction of pain impulses.
The active substance provides an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It can also be found in other medicines. The drug can be purchased in the form of tablets (0.5 g) and a solution for injection (25 and 50%). Analgin-Akos is manufactured by a Russian pharmaceutical company and has the same active component.
"Analgin": indications for appointment
In medical practice, metamizole sodium is very popular. The therapeutic effect of the drug is based on the suppression of pain without affecting the mental state. In inflammatory processes, it is also advisable to take "Analgin." The injections are somewhat faster than the tablet form.
According to the instructions, an analgesic can be prescribed in the following pathological conditions:
- pronounced toothache or headache;
- migraine;
- acute pancreatitis;
- fever;
- colic (intestinal, renal, hepatic);
- injuries, injuries, bruises;
- menstrual cramps;
- postoperative pain;
- neuralgia;
- acute respiratory infections.
To quickly reduce high body temperature in medical practice, a lytic mixture (triad) is used: analgin, papaverine and diphenhydramine. The main component is analgin, which provides the removal of pain and heat. To avoid the development of an allergic reaction, diphenhydramine is additionally used. Papaverine, in turn, relieves spasm and dilates blood vessels, thereby enhancing the effect of metamizole sodium. The dosage of the lytic mixture is calculated depending on the age of the patient.
Contraindications and side effects
Experts in foreign countries refused to use such a drug as Analgin. Analogs, unlike the original remedy, have much less side effects. In the process of research it was found that the use of "Analgin" can provoke the development of a severe immune disease - agranulocytosis. In addition, the drug often causes an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria, itching of the skin, bronchospastic syndrome, anaphylactic shock.
In case of intolerance to the components in the composition, pregnancy, liver and kidney failure, anemia, leukopenia, impaired hematopoiesis, “Analgin” is not prescribed.
Analogues of the drug
Drug substitutes can be prescribed if the patient has contraindications for taking "Analgin", or against the background of the development of side effects. The following drugs are considered equally effective:
- "Baralgin-M."
- "Spazmalgon."
- Tempalgin.
- Pentalgin.
The listed medicines have metamizole sodium, but do not cause such severe side effects.
If you need to eliminate the symptoms of fever, patients are often prescribed aspirin. "Analgin" has no less pronounced antipyretic properties and can cope with fever in both children and adult patients. However, it is used with caution.
The drug "Spazmalgon"
Currently, pharmaceutical companies offer a huge number of drugs that can save a person from various types of pain. One of the effective means, many consider Spazmalgon. This is a popular and effective substitute for analgin. As active ingredients, metamizole sodium (500 mg), pitophenol (5 mg) and fenpiverinium bromide (100 μg) are used. The dosage of the active substances may vary depending on the form of the drug (injection or tablet).
Analgesic and antipyretic effect has metamizole. With severe pain, pitophenol will help relieve vasospasm. Blocks pain impulses and relaxes smooth muscles the third component - fenpiverinia bromide.
With severe pain syndrome, many patients prefer to take "Analgin." Indications for the appointment of "Spazmalgon" at the same time practically do not differ. Pills and injections will be no less effective for different types of pain, infectious and inflammatory processes, accompanied by high body temperature.
When is it forbidden to take "Spazmalgon"?
Contraindications include hypersensitivity to pyrazolone derivatives, heart failure, tachycardia, renal or hepatic failure, pregnancy and lactation. Do not prescribe a drug to lower the temperature in children under 6 years of age.
Overdose symptoms
Doctors warn of the need to control doses of metamizole-based drugs. Regular intake of increased dosage can lead to serious consequences.
With an overdose, palpitations, nausea, and vomiting attacks are observed. The patient develops tinnitus, anuria. With prolonged treatment with "Analgin" and its analogues, the composition of the blood may change - the number of white blood cells will decrease. This leads to the development of agranulocytosis.
"Baralgin" - what kind of remedy?
The drug “Baralgin-M” is considered a sufficiently strong analgesic. The medicine can even cope with severe pain. The non-narcotic painkiller contains sodium metamizole (active ingredient), macrogol and magnesium stearate.
The drug is available in the form of injections and tablets. The latter are most popular among patients. It is possible to stop the pain syndrome already in 15-20 minutes after taking the medication. Analgin has the same quick therapeutic effect. Analogs based on metamizole sodium do a great job with toothache and even migraine.
The dosage of the drug will depend on the severity of the pain syndrome and the age of the patient. The minimum dose for adult patients and children over 15 years is 1 tablet (500 mg). Adults can take no more than 3000 mg per day. The drug can be used in the treatment of neuralgia, myalgia, sciatica, after surgery.
Application features
Caution is advised to take the drug for persons with impaired liver or kidney function. Patients with a history of bronchial asthma while taking Baralgin-M may develop increased sensitivity to the active component.
With prolonged treatment with the drug, the patient is prescribed a blood test to prevent the development of agranulocytosis. It is forbidden to take a drug based on metamizole if a person uses oral contraceptives, antidepressants. Incompatible "Baralgin" with penicillins, phenothiazine derivatives.
Tempalgin
On the basis of metamizole sodium, another effective drug is produced, which is often replaced by "Analgin" - the drug "Tempalgin". An additional active component in the composition is triacetomine, which can prolong the therapeutic effect of metamizole. In addition to a pronounced analgesic and antipyretic effect, the drug also has a weak sedative effect.
Substitute "Analgin" can be used for mild to moderate pain. It should be borne in mind that with severe pain, the medicine will not bring relief. Therefore, Tempalgin and similar medicines should be prescribed by a doctor, depending on the type of ailment.
An analgesic antipyretic is not prescribed for children under 14 years of age and pregnant women. If treatment with Tempalgin is necessary during breast-feeding, lactation should be temporarily discontinued. After the end of the course of therapy, it is resumed, but not earlier than after 48 hours.
Optalgin-Teva
The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug from the group of pyrazolone derivatives is Optalgin. The drug is produced by the French pharmaceutical company Teva. You can buy medication in the form of tablets, drops for oral administration and an injection solution.
"Optalgin", according to the instructions, can be taken with moderate and severe headaches. Effectively and with acute toothache, algodismenorea. An indication for the appointment is also a fever caused by an infectious-inflammatory process, an insect bite.
In pediatric practice, Optalgin is used to relieve heat in children older than three months. Dosage is calculated depending on the age and severity of the patient's condition.