The combination drug that belongs to the category of chondroprotectors and regulates the metabolism in cartilage is Afluton. Reviews confirm the high effectiveness of the medication, which facilitates the condition of damaged joints, increasing the number of their movements.
Composition and analogues
Means “Afluton” (instructions for use indicate) is a bioactive concentrate made from small sea fish, Black Sea puzanka, merlang, anchovy. The active components include keratan sulfate, polypeptides, hyaluronic acid, mucopolysaccharides, chondroitin sulfate, amino acids. The composition of the drug includes potassium, sodium, zinc, magnesium, copper ions, macro- and microelements. It is produced in the form of a solution for injection. Structural analogues are absent. A similar effect, correcting the metabolism of bone and cartilage, have the preparations "Calcitonin", "Osteokhin", "Arthrin", "Zometa", "Rumalon" and others.
Pharmacological properties
The drug “Afluton” has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The chondroprotective effect is to reduce the activity of enzymes that destroy the matrix between cells. With regular use of the product, the quality of the synovial fluid improves . This is due to a decrease in the activity of hyaluronidase and accelerated reproduction of hyaluronic acid.
The medicine does not allow the structure of articular cartilage to collapse, increases trophicity in them and accelerates reparative processes. The medication restores the synthesis of prostaglandins with gastrointestinal pathologies, reduces the time of epithelization of ulcer and erosive defects during the treatment of peptic ulcer. In addition, the use of a chonodroprotector helps to seal capillaries and reduce their permeability.
Indications for use
Afluton medicine is recommended for use in the treatment of degenerative and dystrophic joint lesions. The tool is used for osteoarthritis of the joints of the extremities, periodontopathy, fibromyalgia, coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, spondylosis, as well as during recovery after surgery on the joints.
Medication "Afluton": instructions for use
With osteochondrosis and polyosteoarthrosis, intramuscular administration is performed. The daily dose is 1 ml. The course of treatment includes 20 injections. After three months, the product should be punctured again. In case of joint damage, the solution is injected into the bones of 1-2 ml. Between the procedures observe a three-day break. A total of six injections are injected into each joint. After six months, the treatment is repeated.
Contraindications and side effects of the Afluton medication
Instructions for use prohibit the use of the medicine for pregnant, lactating mothers, in childhood and adolescence, as well as with intolerance to the composition. The negative reactions of the body to the drug include a short-term increase in pain, irritation, redness, itching at the injection site.