The drug "Alflutop" (Alflutop) is available in ampoules of one milliliter of one percent solution, in packages of ten ampoules.
The pharmacological effect of the drug “Alflutop” is described in the instructions for use: this drug acts both as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic, has a chondroprotective effect, regulates the metabolism in cartilage tissues, reduces capillary permeability, and reduces the destruction of connective tissue. Means "Alflutop" enhances the restoration processes in the tissues of intraarticular cartilage and interstitium. The main active element of the drug is proteoglycans, which are characterized by trophic and substitutive effects. Due to its properties, Alflutop reduces pain, both at rest and in motion. The pain is noticeably reduced both when walking on a flat surface, and when climbing stairs. The severity of contractures and swelling is reduced. The drug facilitates the motor activity of diseased joints, increases their range of motion. It also reduces the levels of seromucoid, globulins, C-reactive protein, the number of leukocytes of synovial fluid, fibrinogen. After a six-month course of treatment, the level of hyaluronic acid from synovial fluid doubles, but the anti-inflammatory effect manifests itself on the eighth day of treatment.
The drug "Alflutop": application
It is prescribed for: osteochondrosis, primary and secondary osteoarthrosis of any localization, even arthrosis of the smallest joints, coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, traumatic dysarthrosis, spondylosis, periarthritis, chondral and zndochondralnyh ossification, periodontopathy, fibromyalgia, and during, carried out on the joints.
The method of use of the drug "Alflutop" instructions for use leads to the following: for the treatment of polyosteoarthrosis and osteochondrosis, it is administered intramuscularly at ten milligrams per day. A course of treatment requires twenty injections of the drug. With joint diseases, it is administered intraarticularly. Twenty milligrams are injected into each of the joints in one injection, which is placed once every three days. After a course of six such injections, the drug is continued to be administered intramuscularly. 4-6 months after the treatment, the course should be repeated. The most effective combination of both intraarticular and intramuscular injections.
Side effects of the drug "Alflutop" instructions for use give the following: allergic reactions, skin itching, redness and irritation of the skin at the injection site, arthralgia, short-term myalgia. Enough pain is rarely observed after intra-articular injections, since after them the metabolic process is activated and blood circulation intensifies.
Contraindications to the use of the drug "Alflutop" instructions for use give the following: pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to its components, childhood and adolescence.
Drug interaction with other medicines: no interactions with other medicines have been identified.
Overdose: there is no confirmed data on overdoses of the drug. In order to purchase this drug in the pharmacy network, you will need a prescription.
Storage conditions for the drug: it must be stored in a place inaccessible to children, it should also be cool enough (from eight to fifteen degrees Celsius) and protected from light. Shelf life is two years.
The drug "Alflutop." Composition: in fact, it is an extract from fish living in the sea. Its active ingredients are mucopolysaccharides, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, creatine sulfate, amino acids, peptides, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, zinc, sodium ions. As excipients, phenol and water are used .