The medicine "Movalis" refers to anti-inflammatory non-steroidal medicines. The product has analgesic and antipyretic activity. The drug "Movalis" is able to inhibit the biosynthesis of prostaglandins (inflammatory mediators). The drug is metabolized in the liver. Excretion is carried out by the intestines and kidneys in equal amounts.
Movalis is recommended for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis.
Injections (intramuscular) drugs are prescribed only in the first days of therapy. Subsequently, the patient is transferred to oral administration of the drug.
The drug "Movalis" is recommended to be taken in a dose of 7.5 or fifteen milligrams once a day. The amount of medication depends on the intensity of the pain syndrome, as well as the severity of the inflammation.
For patients with a predisposition to adverse reactions, the Movalis agent should be taken with caution . The instruction for the use of the tablet for such patients recommends prescribing in the initial dosage - seven and a half milligrams.
For patients with severe renal failure undergoing hemodialysis, the daily dose of the drug with intramuscular injection should not exceed 7.5 mg.
The introduction is carried out deep into the muscle.
In the case of combined use of different forms of the drug, the maximum dose should not be more than fifteen milligrams.
Adverse reactions when taking Movalis include constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspeptic symptoms. Transient changes in indicators of liver function are also noted. In some cases, the drug can provoke bleeding or ulcerative lesions in the digestive system, belching, gastritis, colitis, esophagitis. Allergic reactions may occur when taking Movalis. The drug can cause hives, itching, thrombocytopenia, stomatitis, leukopenia, photosensitivity, skin rashes. In some cases, taking the medication provoked necrolysis (toxic epidermal), erythema multiforme, and bullous reactions. Attacks of bronchial asthma, mood changes, tinnitus, drowsiness, dizziness, palpitations, headache are rarely observed. The medicine "Movalis" can cause an increase in blood pressure, hot flashes. Side effects of the medication include acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, medullary necrosis of the kidneys, glomerulonephritis. In some cases, there is a blurred vision, angioedema, conjunctivitis, anaphylactic reactions when taking the drug "Movalis".
The instruction of tablets and injections does not recommend to appoint in case of severe liver failure, peptic ulcer in the active stage. Contraindicated in children under the age of fifteen. During lactation and pregnancy, the drug "Movalis" is also not prescribed. Instructions for use of tablets and injections do not allow for use with individual sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, other NSAIDs, as well as the components of the medication. Contraindications include the presence in the history of polyps of the nasal mucosa, urticaria. When prone to angioedema, the drug "Movalis" is also not recommended.
Instructions for use of the tablet are recommended to be taken with caution in the presence of concomitant pathologies of the upper digestive system.
Particular attention should be paid to patients who have developed negative reactions to the mucous membranes and skin while taking Movalis. Instruction for the use of tablets or injections in this case is recommended to be canceled.
Many experts consider the drug quite effective. About the medicine "Movalis" (tablets), the reviews of many patients are also positive. The advantages of the drug include its good tolerance. As a drawback, many call its cost.
Before using Movalis, it is recommended to consult a doctor.