In this article, we will consider the reviews of doctors about Alflutop.
The tool is a unique drug, belongs to the group of chondroprotectors. Its action is aimed at normalizing metabolic processes in cartilage tissues. The drug is effective in the treatment of pathological processes affecting the musculoskeletal system and accompanied by changes in a degenerative nature. “Alflutop” not only contributes to the process of restoration of cartilage, but also effectively relieves inflammation and pain. It slows down the process of destruction in the cartilage of joints, stimulates tissue regeneration.
It is distinguished by a unique natural composition, based on a bioactive concentrate, which is obtained by extraction.
According to doctors, “Alflutop” is best used intramuscularly.
Description of the drug
"Alflutop" has a chondroprotective, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. The main component of the drug is a bioextract, which is isolated from some species of small marine fish. This substance is actively involved in the metabolic processes that occur in cartilage, compensates for the deficiency of beneficial trace elements and substances.
According to doctors' reviews and brief instructions, Alflutop is very well tolerated.
The bioconcentrate saturates the tissues of cartilage with mucopolysaccharides and amino acids. "Alflutop" is able to interfere with the destruction of healthy cartilage structures, anesthetize and gradually restore tissue. As a result of taking the drug, the sensation of pain at rest and during movement significantly decreases, the amount of motor activity of the inflamed joints significantly expands.
The drug helps to normalize the process of hyaluronic acid production, inhibits the activity of the enzyme hyaluronidase, which destroys the intercellular membranes. “Alflutop” has a positive effect on the quality of the joint fluid, as a result of which a regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect develops.
According to doctors, Alflutop is indispensable for cervical osteochondrosis.
The optimal level of hyaluronic acid is very important. This substance belongs to the group of polysaccharides, it is a constituent element of not only the connective and nervous tissues, but also biological fluids. Hyaluronic acid is the most important element of cartilage tissue cells, it contributes to the formation of cell membranes. The lack of hyaluronic acid provokes a decrease in the elasticity of capillaries, the destruction of cell membranes. As a result, a degenerative process begins to develop.
The composition of the drug also includes proteoglycans, which increase the thickness of bone and cartilage tissues, normalizing hydrophilicity. “Alflutop” reduces the permeability of capillary walls, making them more elastic and dense, stimulates metabolism in cartilage tissues, improves blood circulation. The components of the drug act in a complex way, activating restoration processes and regeneration of the cartilage structure.
While taking Alflutop, pain at rest is reduced by 90%, the amount of physical activity when walking expands, swelling and swelling completely disappear. Joint pain extremely negatively affects the quality of life of patients, making it difficult to walk and reminding oneself not only with every movement, but also at rest.
“Alflutop” allows you to get rid of these symptoms, giving the patient the opportunity to lead a full lifestyle. The anti-inflammatory effect of the drug is very pronounced and manifests itself after a week of taking the medication. The main active ingredient is stored in the synovial fluid for a long time, providing a therapeutic effect up to six months.
Reviews of doctors about Alflutop are abundant.
Release form, composition
The chondroprotector consists of a bioextract obtained by extraction from some species of marine fish, namely: anchovy, merlang, sprat. The bioextract is saturated with amino acids, proteoglycans, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, peptides, trace elements (sodium, copper, potassium, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium ions).
The drug is produced by the manufacturer in the form of a solution for injection. This solution has a brownish yellow tint. Each milliliter of solution contains 100 microliters of active bioconcentrate. As additional components, water and phenol are used.
The medicine is packaged in cardboard boxes, each of which may contain 5 or 10 ampoules of 1 or 2 ml.
Somewhat later, we will consider the reviews of doctors.
Alflutop instruction
The drug is intended for the treatment of primary and secondary osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis of the joints, spondylosis, osteochondrosis and other lesions of the musculoskeletal system, which are degenerative in nature. In addition, Alflutop is effective in the treatment of periodontopathy, fibromyalgia, gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis. Quite often, experts prescribe this medication during the period of postoperative recovery (after joint operations).
In accordance with the instructions for use of Alflutop, the drug is contraindicated in patients under 18 years of age. In the treatment of osteochondrosis and polyosteoarthrosis, it is necessary to do one injection daily at a dosage of 1 ml. The drug is injected into the depths of the muscle. As a rule, the course of therapy lasts 20 days.
With a thorough defeat of the cartilage of large joints, it is necessary to inject 1-2 ml of the drug into the affected joint. The course of therapy in this case involves the introduction of 5-6 injections in each diseased joint. Between injections, you need to take a break of 3-4 days. In order to achieve a more pronounced effect, the attending physician may recommend a treatment that combines intramuscular and intraarticular injections. Such an integrated approach can eliminate inflammation in the shortest possible time.
You can maintain a stable result and support the process of restoration of cartilage tissue by repeating the course of treatment after six months. At the end of the course of therapy, patients note a partial restoration of the functions of the affected joint, the disappearance of pain and other symptoms of the disease.
This is confirmed by the reviews of doctors. "Alflutop" intramuscularly in some cases is not prescribed.
Contraindications
The drug is contraindicated for use:
- With marked increased sensitivity and individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- In childhood.
"Alflutop" is not recommended for use in adolescence. This is due to the lack of data on the effect of the drug on patients in this category.
It should not be prescribed to patients who have allergic reactions to seafood - the drug can provoke severe allergic manifestations.
According to doctors, to “Alflutop” contraindications are not always taken into account, which often leads to the development of negative reactions of the body.
Side effects
In some cases, the drug is able to provoke the development of side effects. Some patients experience pain immediately after an injection in the joint. This is due to the process of activation of blood circulation and metabolic processes.
The risk of side effects in the form of an allergic reaction increases significantly when taking the drug in patients with individual intolerance to seafood. Allergy is manifested in the form of redness of the skin, burning and itching at the injection site, itchy dermatitis. Serious anaphylactic reactions occur extremely rarely. When symptoms of anaphylactic shock appear, the patient needs emergency medical care.
According to doctors, the side effects of Alflutop may be different.
In some cases, short-term arthralgia and myalgia occur immediately after the administration of the drug.
A serious allergic reaction can occur with an overdose. Accordingly, the use of Alflutop should be in strict accordance with the treatment regimen prescribed by the doctor. Exceeding the dose is strictly prohibited.
This is confirmed by the instructions and reviews of doctors to Alflutop.
Benefits
The main positive quality of the drug is the lack of influence on the effects of other medicines. Due to this quality, the use of Alflutop is greatly simplified; it becomes possible to use it when prescribing complex treatment.
The safety and effectiveness of the drug is confirmed by numerous studies of Russian experts. Patients suffering from chronic back pain note a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of the drug. The effect remains for a long time after completion of the course of therapy.
Due to the analgesic effect, Alflutop is often used as a substitute for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that cause many side effects. In addition to anesthesia, the drug has a restorative effect, significantly accelerating the process of regeneration of cartilage tissue.
Alflutop can be combined with other chondroprotective agents, as a result of which the effectiveness of the treatment of osteochondrosis, joint pain and other inflammatory processes increases. The drug is effective against diseases of the upper respiratory system, accompanied by pain in the back, reminiscent of sensations in osteochondrosis.
The course of therapy with the use of "Alflutop" provides the patient with a rather long therapeutic effect, its therapeutic effect can last up to six months.
How to inject the drug into the joint?
After the articular bag has been pierced, it is necessary to make sure the location of the syringe is correct. To do this, try to aspirate the synovial fluid. It should be noted that most often this is quite problematic. This is due to the fact that the synovial fluid has a high viscosity, and its dense particles are able to block the tip of the needle. In this case, the correct location of the syringe can be judged by the ease of administration of the drug and relative painlessness.
If you experience difficulties with aspiration of synovial fluid, you should not make rotational movements with a syringe needle. Such manipulations can injure the joint bag, synovial membrane, cartilage, ligaments inside the joint. Due to such an injury, the development of hemarthrosis is not excluded.
In the absence of difficulties with aspiration of synovial fluid, the maximum possible amount must be removed. This will reduce the pressure in the joint cavity, reduce pain, facilitate the administration of the drug.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use and reviews of doctors to Alflutop.
Together with synovial fluid, aggressive substances (for example, proteases) in it are removed from the joint, the concentration of the active substance of the drug in the joint increases, and the process of its leakage through the lymphatic pathways slows down.
Drug administration should be done slowly, without excessive effort. In the event that the end of the needle does not touch the dense tissues inside the joint, then the injection is most often painless. Intense pain with the introduction of the needle and too strong resistance suggests that the needle did not enter the joint cavity. In such a situation, the needle should be pulled slightly towards you, or, conversely, slightly advanced deeper.
Reviews of doctors about Alflutop are presented at the end of the article.
Other forms of release
Alflutop is also available as an ointment. In the form of tablets, the drug is not available. If you compare tablets with solutions for injection, the former are considered a less effective form. This is due to the fact that the active substances, when taken orally, are not able to reach the pathological focus without changes and in the concentration that is necessary to achieve a therapeutic effect, because already in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract biotransformation of the components occurs.
Ointment is an external treatment, it is applied topically. Apply it to the place of projection of pain 2-3 times a day. In this case, the course of therapy takes up to three months.
Analogs of the drug "Alflutop"
According to the main active substance, Alflutop has no structural analogues. However, there is an extensive group of chondroprotectors - drugs that have a similar pharmacological effect and contribute to the regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue.
Analogues of Alflutop include drugs such as Alostin, Bondronat, Glucosamine, Calcitonin, Osteokhin, Vitreous, Chondractive, Unium, Bonviva, Veprena ”,“ Zometa ”,“ Ostalon ”,“ Sinovial ”,“ Chondramin ”,“ Chondroxide ”,“ Don ”,“ Mukosat ”.
All of the above medicines have an identical effect, so patients most often do not see differences between them, in addition to price and name. Of course, Alflutop is an expensive drug. Accordingly, many patients tend to choose a cheaper analogue. In such situations, it is important to understand that the principle of the effect of drugs can have significant differences. Some of them can provoke the occurrence of undesirable side effects, and the effectiveness may not be sufficient for a particular patient.
Therefore, the selection of the drug should be entrusted to a specialist. Only he can take into account all the individual characteristics of the body, the clinical picture of the disease, the presence of other diseases, possible contraindications and choose the most suitable remedy.
Most often prescribed "Don" or "Mukosat." What is better than Don or Alflutop according to doctors?
"Don"
"Don" is a fairly well-known drug that has proven itself well. Its cost is slightly lower than that of Alflutop. The main active ingredient in the composition of the drug is glucosamine sulfate, obtained from the processing of mollusk shells.
The main advantage of Dona is its release form. The drug is in the form of capsules and in the form of powder, packaged in a sachet. Enough is a single dose of the capsule or sachets "Don". However, in comparison with Alflutop, the course of treatment is longer and can reach 2-3 months.
"Don" is also available in the form of a solution intended for injection. It is necessary to administer the medicine every other day for two months. The drug is well tolerated by patients. This is confirmed by the reviews of doctors. Alflutop injections are still used a little more often.
Among the contraindications should be noted:
- The presence of shellfish allergies.
- Phenylketonuria in relation to the powder.
- Pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding.
- Patient age up to 12 years.
"Don" in the form of a solution for injection is contraindicated in patients with severe diseases of the CVS, liver and kidneys. In such cases, it is better to prefer "Don" in the form of capsules or sachets.
The drug "Dona" is produced in Germany.
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Mucosat
Mucosat is a modern chondroprotector. The main active ingredient in its composition is chondroitin sulfate. "Mucosat" promotes the regeneration of cartilage tissue, slows its decay. The analgesic effect has a moderate, reduces the activity of the inflammation process. It should be noted that "Mucosat" has an effect on calcium metabolism, preventing the body from losing this trace element.
What is more effective "Mukosat" or "Alflutop" according to doctors?
The release form of "Mucosate" is a solution for intramuscular injection. It is recommended to administer the drug 1-3 times a week. The duration of the course of therapy is about 2-2.5 months. With the introduction of Mucosate, a hemorrhage may occur at the puncture site. In this regard, the drug is contraindicated in patients with bleeding disorders.
The drug "Mukosat" is produced by a pharmaceutical company located in Belarus.
Reviews of patients and doctors about the injections and Alflutop and Dona are mostly positive.
Comparison of Alflutop and Don
The main differences between drugs such as Alflutop and Don are:
- The drug "Alflutop" is produced by the manufacturer in the only available form - in the form of a solution for injection. "Don", in turn, has several pharmacological forms, which is much more convenient for patients.
- The price of the Don drug is significantly lower than the price of Alflutop.
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Comparison of Alflutop and Mucosat
"Mucosat" in the form of a solution for injection contains 100 mg of chondroitin sulfate in 1 ml of the drug. The main substance is dissolved with water in benzyl alcohol. Alflutop, in turn, contains 10 mg of marine organisms concentrate in 1 ml of the drug. Water and preservative phenol are additional components.
It is logical to raise the question of what constitutes a concentrate of marine organisms and how legitimate the procedure for comparing the chemical composition of these two preparations will be.
The composition of the extract, which is the basis of Alflutop, includes glucosaminoglycans, low molecular weight peptides, amino acids, trace elements. Accordingly, the biologically active composition of the drug Alflutop is much richer than that of Mukosat.
Instructions for use "Mukosata" says that in the list of indications are:
- Osteochondrosis of the intervertebral discs.
- Osteoarthritis affecting large joints.
- Primary osteoarthritis.
- Degenerative and dystrophic pathologies of the spine and joints.
According to doctors and patients, Alflutop is still more effective. The list of indications is slightly wider. In addition to these cases, the drug can be used for:
- Periodontal disease.
- Violations of endochondral ossification.
- Abnormal bone formations (dysostosis) resulting from trauma.
According to doctors, Alflutop helps with osteochondrosis faster.
Clinical observations also indicate that both drugs are effective in the treatment of periarthritis, spondylarthrosis, ankylosis, Reiter's syndrome, rheumatoid polyarthritis.
Both drugs are contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation, in early childhood and adolescence. Mucosat, among other things, is not recommended if the patient has a tendency to bleed, or thrombophlebitis is diagnosed.
If we compare the price of drugs, then Mucosat is about half the price of Alflutop.
Thus, both Alflutop and Mucosat have some of their own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the choice of the drug should be carried out by the attending physician taking into account the patient's history, the presence of contraindications and individual characteristics of the body.
It is always worth remembering that the independent appointment of treatment and the choice of necessary drugs can aggravate the course of the disease and the general condition of the patient.
The article presents the doctors' comments about Alflutop, a photo and the price of the drug.
Drug price
The drug is dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor. The average price for a package of 10 ampoules of 1 ml each varies at the level of 2100 rubles, for a package of 5 ampoules of 2 ml each - at the level of 2200 rubles.
Reviews of doctors about Alflutop
Most reviews of doctors about the drug are positive. Patients undergoing treatment note its high efficiency and safety. Separately, such an important indicator is noted as the almost complete absence of side effects and a short list of contraindications, as well as good tolerability of the medication.
However, some reviews of patients and doctors about Alflutop nevertheless indicate cases of unpleasant reactions during the use of the medication. Most often, patients complain of pain arising from intra-articular injection. For some patients, the drug did not help at all. It should be remembered that the reaction of each patient to a particular drug is individual, therefore, only a competent specialist should select the course of treatment.
We reviewed the Alflutop product instructions for use and reviews of doctors.