The medicine "Upsarin Upsa" the instruction refers to NSAIDs. The drug has a pronounced antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet effect. The active ingredient, acetylsalicylic acid, inhibits the activity of cyclooxygenase isoforms, due to which the metabolism of arachidonic acid slows down, and the synthesis of thromboxane A2 and prostaglandins decreases. The medicine reduces the intensity of the inflammation process, the generation and conduct of a pain impulse.
Indications for use of "Upsarin Upsa"
The instruction shows the purpose of the drug to eliminate pain in cases of migraine, neuralgia, toothache, joint pain. It is also used for myalgia, algodismenorea. In addition, Upsarin Upsa tablets are used as antipyretic drugs for acute respiratory infections and inflammatory processes of different localization. The medication is used for rheumatism, including its acute manifestations.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of effervescent tablets placed in an aluminum strip. In one strip - 4 tablets, in one package - 4 strips. One unit of the product contains the main substance - acetylsalicylic acid - in an amount of 500 mg. Also in the composition there are auxiliary components, including aspartame.
Method of use
Before oral administration, the Upsarin Upsa tablet (instructions indicate this) should be dissolved in two hundred milliliters of juice or drinking water. Eating does not affect the effect of the drug. Between receptions, the interval should be from four hours. The doctor for each patient individually selects the dosage and sets the duration of the therapeutic course. In case of pain and fever, adults and children from 15 years old are recommended to take 1-6 times a day, one tablet. If necessary, you can take two tablets at a time. The maximum dose per day is 6 units of the drug (3000 mg). For older people, the Uppsarin Upsa medication prohibits taking over 2,000 mg per day (the highest dose per day is 4 tablets). In this case, a single dose should be no more than 500 mg. For more than three consecutive days, the medicine should not be used, unless the specialist has prescribed otherwise. In acute rheumatism, adult patients are recommended to take 1-2 tablets three to four times a day.
Side effects of "Upsarin Upsa"
Reviews show that sometimes, while taking the drug, negative effects occur from the gastrointestinal tract and liver (gastralgia, anorexia, nausea, stool disorders, etc.), the heart and blood vessels (anemia, thrombocytopenia, increased bleeding, leukopenia, etc.), side of the central nervous system (tinnitus, dizziness). In addition, allergies in the form of a skin rash, itching, urticaria, angioedema are possible.
Contraindications
In the presence of hypersensitivity to the components included in the composition, the medicine should not be taken. Also, the drug is not prescribed for patients with phenylketonuria, impaired renal function, severe liver failure, hemorrhagic diathesis, vitamin K deficiency. During pregnancy, lactation, and children under 15 years of age (except in cases of acute rheumatism), the medication is prohibited.