In the article we will consider analogues of "Movalis" in ampoules.
The drug is used to treat the musculoskeletal system and joints as an anesthetic and anti-inflammatory agent.
Currently, this drug is one of the most effective medicines. It is not surprising that he gained popularity in one hundred countries of the world, and most specialists in the medical field speak positively of him.
Composition and indications for use
One ampoule contains:
- active component - 15 mg of meloxicam;
- excipients: injection water, meglumine, sodium hydroxide E 524, glycofurol, E 640 glycine, pluronic F68 (poloxamer 188), sodium chloride.
Means "Movalis" in such a dosage form as a solution for intramuscular injection is indicated for the initial stage of therapy and short-term symptomatic treatment:
- pain syndrome with osteoarthritis (degenerative joint damage);
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- rheumatoid arthritis.
Such a dosage form is prescribed if the forms for administration rectally and orally cannot be used.
Instructions for the use of injections "Movalis"
The drug is administered intramuscularly only during the first two to three days of treatment. Therapy is further continued with the use of tablets, that is, oral forms. The recommended dosage is 15 or 7.5 milligrams per day, which depends on the intensity of the pain, as well as the severity of the inflammation.
Since the potential likelihood of side effects is determined by the duration of treatment and dosage, you need to use the smallest possible amount and reduce the duration of use.
The maximum recommended dose per day is 15 milligrams. The drug is administered by deep injection intramuscularly.
special instructions
Given the alleged incompatibility, do not mix the contents of the drug "Movalis" in ampoules in the same syringe with other drugs.
If patients have severe kidney failure and are on hemodialysis, then the dosage should be no more than 7.5 mg per day.
Intravenous drug administration is prohibited.
Regarding combined use, it must be said that the drug should not be used along with other NSAIDs.
What is the difference between Movalis and its substitutes?
This is a drug in the development, testing and licensing of which huge investments have been made. For the production of analogues, it is no longer necessary to spend such amounts, as a result of which their retail price will be less.
If we talk about the active substance, then it will be the same in all medicines. But the auxiliary components may well be different. It should also be emphasized that side effects will be similar, since they will appear as a result of the action of the main substance, and not at all of the additional components.
Analogs
With the same active component, Movalis analogues in ampoules: Amelotex, Mesipol, Arthrosan, Movasin, Meloxicam, Bixikam, Liberum, Melbek.
These medicines mainly have differences in cost. A significant disadvantage of Movalis is its high price. Its inexpensive substitutes are the preparations “Liberum”, “Meloxicam”, “Arthrosan”.
Meloxicam
Many people want to find analogues cheaper than Movalis in ampoules. Such drugs include Meloxicam.
He is part of the latest generation of NSAIDs, a class of oxycams. An anti-inflammatory agent has an analgesic and antipyretic effect. The composition includes meloxicam as an active component and excipients. It is prescribed in an effective dosage of 7.5 to 15 milligrams per day. He has many side effects (nausea, gastritis, flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, esophagitis, rash, colitis, high blood pressure), but the medicine is well tolerated.
It is not easy to choose - "Movalis" or "Meloxicam" in injections.
The drug is contraindicated in patients under twelve years of age, with breastfeeding, with stomach ulcers, pregnancy, intestinal inflammation, with caution is prescribed for diseases and kidney failure. It is made by Russian, Israeli and Austrian companies.
What other analogues of Movalis in ampoules are known?
Amelotex
The drug "Amelotex" is a Russian analogue of "Movalis", produced by the pharmacological company "Sotex". The medicine has different forms, but the most popular ones are injections. The price of the drug is determined by the form of release, for example, tablets cost from 120 rubles, and injections - about 320 rubles.
This medicine is used for joint degenerative diseases, arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Its maximum content in the blood after injection is achieved after 2-3 hours. Thus, "Amelotex" begins to act twice as fast as compared with the "Meloxicam". The drug remains in the blood for a long time after the introduction of one injection.
Arthrosan
Another analogue cheaper "Movalisa" in ampoules is "Arthrosan". It is also produced in Russia. The main advantage of this tool is the ability to use it for a long period. The duration of therapy can last several months and several years. The drug is produced in various forms, however, the solution for intramuscular administration is the most popular.
“Arthrosan” has no strong inhibitory effect, which indicates its effectiveness and safety. The drug should be used in a small dosage, comprising one ampoule of the drug per day. Fifteen milligrams of an ampoule will cost a buyer 350 rubles, a less popular form - a pill - costs about 200 rubles. The drug "Arthrosan" is one of the best analogues of "Movalis" in ampoules.
Movasin
The drug "Movasin" is one of the cheapest analogues. A medicine in tablets will cost 50 rubles, in the form of injections it will cost 10-20 rubles more. Intramuscular administration of Movasin to the patient is prescribed for two to three days and no more. Further treatment can be continued using the tablet form.
What can not be injected for more than three days? This is due to the fact that the tool is characterized by a depressing effect, which is why it negatively affects the circulatory system and gastrointestinal tract. The drug, because of its cheapness, has side effects, so it can only be used by adult patients. "Movalis" is approved for use by adolescents from the age of fifteen.
What is better "Movalis" or "Diclofenac" in injections?
The drug "Movalis" is the best analogue of "Diclofenac", despite the fact that it contains another active component. In addition, this tool is completely safe for the digestive tract, which cannot be said about Diclofenac. According to research results, the effect of both drugs is the same, their effectiveness is almost the same, but side effects have a different frequency: 11% - Movalis, 14% - Diclofenac.
According to the survey, patients noted a more pronounced analgesic effect, less manifestation of side effects and better tolerance to the Movalisa body. This means that the drug significantly reduces the intensity and severity of the pain syndrome, and its tolerance is better than that of the traditional anesthetic drug Diclofenac.
Below are reviews of Movalis in ampoules and its analogues.
What do people think?
Reviews on forums on the Internet show that most patients who have used Movalis rate it quite high. The tool quickly accumulates in the body, is slowly excreted, its bioavailability is higher compared to analogues, the variety of release forms makes it possible to choose the most convenient based on subjective sensations and indications.
The drug has a relatively small list of undesirable effects compared to other NSAIDs and proven significant clinical efficacy. Thanks to this, it is included in the complex treatment of many pathological conditions that accompany degenerative and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, and is also used to eliminate pain in fever and primary dysmenorrhea.
Reviews of injections of Movalis suggest that the drug, getting immediately after injection into the blood, helps to quickly eliminate even excruciating severe pain. The remedy in the form of tablets is most often answered well.
The main advantage of the generic "Movalis" in ampoules of "Meloxicam" is the possibility of application for a long time (from a month to a year and a half). The reviews of patients and doctors about Meloxicam are mostly positive.
About injections and tablets "Amelotex" speak very ambiguously. There are not only reports of good analgesic effects, but also negative reviews due to the appearance of side symptoms or lack of effectiveness (due to individual resistance).
About injections "Arthrosan" respond positively. The drug is quite effective and relatively inexpensive. Has helped many cope with pain syndrome in various joint diseases. Of the shortcomings, patients note side effects: stomach pain, headaches, dizziness, but this rarely happens.
We examined the instructions for use with Movalis in injections and its main analogues.