The drug "Flamax" is part of a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The drug has an antipyretic and analgesic effect, has anti-aggregation activity. The analgesic effect is associated with peripheral and central mechanisms. The medication has an anti-bradykinin effect, the ability to stabilize lysosomal membranes. The drug undergoes rapid absorption. The bioavailability of the drug is about 90%. 30 minutes later - 2 hours after oral administration, the highest concentration of the drug is noted. Metabolism is carried out in the liver. Urine is excreted.
The drug "Flamax." Instructions for use. Indications
The medicine is prescribed for degenerative and inflammatory lesions in the musculoskeletal system. In particular, the medication is indicated for gouty, psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. Means “Flamax” recommends the use of the drug for pain. In particular, the medicine is prescribed for otitis media, neuralgia, tendonitis, ossalgia, myalgia, bursitis, arthralgia. The indications include soreness, complicated by inflammation, against the background of oncology, injuries, surgeries, headache or toothache, algodismenorea.
Medication Flamax. " Instructions for use. Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed for peptic ulcer, recurrent ulcerative lesions in the digestive tract, hypersensitivity to components, severe liver and kidney failure, circulatory system dysfunction. Contraindications include bronchial asthma (a history of, in particular, due to the use of NSAIDs), cerebrovascular, gastrointestinal and other bleeding (or suspicions of them), pregnancy. The drug “Flamax” does not recommend instructions for use in hemophilia and other coagulation disorders, under the age of fifteen, during lactation, with ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease. Caution during treatment should be observed with smoking, bronchial asthma, alcoholism, anemia, cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, hyperbilirubinemia. Dose adjustment may be required for blood pathologies, coronary heart disease, arterial hypertension, sepsis, dehydration, heart failure in the chronic stage, in old age.
The drug "Flamax." Instructions for use
Inside, the remedy is recommended with food. Against the background of rheumatic diseases, it is prescribed by capsule in the morning and afternoon and two in the evening or one four times a day. In acute or severe conditions, intramuscular or intravenous administration is prescribed. Dosage is set by a specialist. After alleviating the patient's condition, if necessary, transfer to oral administration of the drug. When eliminating pain and manifestations of algodismenorea, 25-50 mg every six to eight hours is recommended. With renal failure, the dosage should be reduced to 33-50%. For elderly patients, the amount of medication is prescribed in accordance with age and tolerance. A maximum of 300 mg is allowed per day.
Means "Flamax". Instruction Price
The drug in capsule form is available in pharmacies at a cost of one hundred rubles. The price of Flamax (injections) is about 200 r.