The drug “Troxevasin” considered in this publication defines the instructions for its use as a drug used to treat venous and capillary vessels. In particular, this drug is used to treat chronic venous insufficiency, as well as complications of this pathology.
The medicine "Troxevasin" - composition:
The active substance is troxerutin. If the preparation is in the form of a gel, one gram of it contains 20mg of troxerutin. As auxiliary substances: benzalkonium chloride 1mg; carbomer 6 mg; purified water 965.5mg; trolamine 7mg and edetate disodium 0.5mg. The release form of this medication is oral capsules and gel for external use.
In what cases is the drug "Troxevasin" used? The use of this medicine in any of its forms is prescribed for the following main indications:
- Venous insufficiency of varying degrees, which provoked the occurrence of leg edema, pain, cramps, fatigue.
- Varicose veins. Including as a prophylaxis of this disease.
- Varicose dermatitis.
- Injuries (sprains, bruises) that provoked swelling and pain.
- Periflebitis (inflammation of the venous vessels, the peritoneal retina resulting from varicose veins).
- Thrombophlebitis.
- Gemmoroy.
The success of treatment with the drug "Troxevasin" directly depends on the regularity of its use. In the form of a gel, the medicine is applied to those areas of the skin that have been affected twice a day. In the morning after waking up and before going to bed, in the evening. The gel is rubbed gently until absorbed. If necessary, you can use elastic stockings, a bandage together with gel treatment.
What side effects develop when using the drug "Troxevasin"? The instruction reports that with capsule use inside, in rare cases, the following were noted: headache, exacerbation of ulcer pathology, heartburn, rash on the body, nausea. In cases of external use of the gel, allergic diseases such as eczema, dermatitis and urticaria have been noticed (also rarely). All of these side effects disappeared upon cancellation or termination of treatment with the drug "Troxevasin".
The instruction names cases in which this drug is contraindicated for treatment. This is, first of all, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Also, the drug "Troxevasin" should not be prescribed for gastric and / or duodenum (duodenal ulcer), chronic stomach pathologies (gastritis) and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
If the drug in question is used in capsules, then they are taken twice a day, usually with food. It is necessary to wash down with water in large quantities (up to 300 g or more). The first 14 days should be taken one capsule twice a day. Next, maintenance therapy is carried out and is assigned to a daily intake of one capsule. Such treatment can last up to 30 days.
During therapy with the use of the drug "Troxevasin", the instruction gives these special instructions:
Given the possibility of serious complications in patients suffering from chronic renal pathologies, patients should be monitored. In the case of pathological manifestations from the above organs or complaints, medical consultation is mandatory. There are no restrictions on driving and / or working with machinery.
Therapeutic doses of the drug virtually eliminate the possibility of an overdose. As for the interaction of this drug in any form with other drugs, if they are taken, it is imperative to notify the appropriate medical specialist who prescribed this treatment.
Basically, this drug is well tolerated and combines well with other therapeutic agents.