The “Ketonal” medicine (injections) is determined by the instructions for use as an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic agent. The active ingredient is ketoprofen, related to NSAIDs.
Pharmacological activity
The medication blocks prostaglandins E2, slows down the synthesis of bradykinin, inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase, and normalizes lysosomal membranes. Due to this, a high anti-inflammatory activity is achieved, which consists in reducing the manifestations of inflammatory pathologies and providing a stable analgesic effect.
Indications for the appointment of funds "Ketonal"
Injections (instructions for use indicate this) are prescribed during the treatment of arthritis (reactive, rheumatoid, psoriatic), gout, bursitis, tendonitis, spondylitis. Also, the drug is injected with algodismenorrhea in case of pain, after injuries, operations.
Composition and form of release of the drug "Ketonal" (injections)
Instructions for use contain information on the composition of the medication. The solution for injection is released in ampoules of 2 ml. In 1 ml, the active substance - ketoprofen - is contained in an amount of 50 mg. Auxiliary components of the solution are benzyl alcohol, water, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol.
Mode of application
Use the medication 1-2 times a day for one ampoule (100 mg). Along with injections, if necessary, Ketonal can be prescribed in other forms. Injections, the instructions for use recommend supplementing with the use of tablets or suppositories. Intravenously, the drug is administered only under stationary conditions, while the infusion can be continuous or intermittent. In the first case, 100-200 mg (1-2 ampoules) of the drug are diluted in 500 ml of saline or glucose solution. The introduction is carried out for 8 hours, then the infusion can be repeated. Intermittent - carried out within 0.5-1 hours. Previously, 100-200 mg of Ketonal (1-2 ampoules) are diluted in 100 ml of saline. After 8 hours, the administration can also be repeated. If there is severe pain, you can use the drug in conjunction with narcotic analgesics.
Side effects
The drug “Ketonal” (injections) rarely causes negative effects. Reviews assure that if side effects occur, they pass very quickly. Patients sometimes experience dyspeptic disorders (stool disorder, nausea, soreness in the epigastric region). Some have headaches, dizziness. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia and anemia may develop. In turn, thrombocytopenia is capable of provoking nosebleeds, the appearance of a petechial rash, and the formation of bruising.
Contraindications to the use of Ketonal (injections). Drug price
In case of intolerance to ketoprofen or other components that are present in the composition, with intolerance to salicylates, prescribing the Ketonal medication is prohibited. Do not use the medicine during periods of gestation and breastfeeding. Also, do not prescribe a remedy for patients under the age of fourteen. The price of the drug in different pharmacies varies on average from 200 to 240 rubles.