Osteochondrosis is one of the most common diseases of our time, developing from childhood. Over time, it causes more and more problems, causing fatigue and severe pain. One of the drugs prescribed for the treatment of osteochondrosis is the medicine "Artradol". Reviews of specialists studying this tool indicate its high efficiency. That is why it is worth getting to know this drug better. However, it is worth remembering: self-medication often leads to consequences that are difficult to fix.
The drug "Artradol." Composition and principle of action
The medicine is prescribed for patients in whom diseases of the joints or spine become destructive or degenerative, i.e., the cartilage tissue is destroyed. This chondroprotector helps well in the early stages of arthrosis, spondylarthrosis, osteochondrosis and osteoarthrosis. On sale you can find two types of medicine: "Artradol" - lyophilisate for injections and "Artradol" - tablets. The price of both forms of the drug is about the same. The first of them is intended to formulate an injection solution that helps a medicinal substance (chondroitin sodium sulfate) to enter the blood faster. Once in the body, the drug accelerates the exchange of phosphorus and calcium in the joints, relieves pain well, and inhibits tissue destruction processes.
Studies have shown that chondroitin
sodium sulfate promotes recovery. It should be borne in mind: do not wait for an instant cure, taking pills or making injections of the drug "Artradol". Reviews of doctors and those who have experienced the effects of the drug warn: one injection can only relieve pain. Joint repair takes time. But the drug really heals, and does not mask the symptoms of the disease.
Admission Rules
Typically, the treatment with the drug "Artradol" (reviews of practitioners confirm this) is 25-35 injections, but in each individual case, the doctor personally determines the duration of treatment. Most often, the medicine is administered (intramuscularly), starting with 0.1 grams. For this, the contents of the ampoule (100 mg) are dissolved in 1 ml of water intended for injection. Injections are done every other day. If allergies or side effects do not occur, starting with the fourth injection, the dosage can be increased. If a second course is required, then it is prescribed no earlier than six months later. The medicine accumulates in the cartilage, preventing its destruction and stimulating the production of substances that restore bone and joint tissue.
Contraindications and side effects
Are there any side effects of the drug "Artradol"? Reviews from both doctors and patients indicate that no side effects or overdose cases were reported. The medicine is not prescribed only to children and people suffering from allergies to chondroitin sodium sulfate. Bruises may appear at the injection site, but they are not related to side effects. With the correct introduction and compliance with the recommendations of the doctor or nurse, their appearance can be avoided. If the substance is administered simultaneously with blood products, then the patient is recommended to undergo more often tests for its coagulation.