In the article, we consider drugs for dissolving kidney stones.
Urolithiasis is characterized by the fact that in various parts of the urinary tract (ureters, kidneys, bladder) pathological calculi are found, which consist of insoluble salts. The disease is asymptomatic for a long time, however, if the formation begins to move, pain occurs. One of the methods of treating this pathology is the use of drugs to dissolve kidney stones.
What medications are there?
The dissolution of calculi formed in the urinary system is called litholytic therapy. It is successfully used with small sizes of stones and the absence of impaired renal function. Treatment can be carried out using the following types of drugs that dissolve kidney stones: tablets, liquid preparations, herbal teas, and mineral waters.
How is the process going?
During therapy, stones are destroyed, and their small particles are excreted in the urine naturally. In addition, most drugs for dissolving kidney stones have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic effects. The selection of medicines should be carried out by a specialist taking into account the size and type of calculi. The chemical composition distinguishes: oxalate (70%), phosphate (15-20%), urate and uric acid stones (10%), infectious calculi (1-2%), carbonates (0.5%) and cystine formations (1- 2%).
Phosphate and urate stones are better than others. The remaining types of formations are only slightly susceptible to medications, however, they can be used before and after crushing to facilitate fragment removal processes and to prevent the formation of repeated stones.
How to determine the type of calculus?
To determine the type of calculi, urine analysis is carried out, its biochemical and salt composition is clarified. In most cases, stones contain several components, which significantly complicates the treatment.
Consider all types of drugs for dissolving kidney stones in more detail.
Pills
Litholytic drugs may contain synthetic elements or extracts from medicinal plants. Most of these drugs are used for 3-6 weeks, after which a break is made, and after 3-4 weeks, the dose is repeated.
Allopurinol
A drug for dissolving kidney stones based on the same active substance, which helps to reduce uric acid concentrations, which causes the dissolution of urates. This drug is prescribed in long courses, while it is periodically necessary to evaluate the concentration of acid in urine. Tablets for the dissolution of kidney stones provide relief from uric acid compounds in organs and tissues and prevent their re-deposition. In addition to slowing down purine catabolism in patients with hyperuricemia, large levels of xanthine and hypoxanthine are available for the re-formation of purine bases. This process causes inhibition of the synthesis of denovo purines, which takes place according to the feedback principle, which is caused by a decrease in the functionality of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase.
Blemaren
The drug for dissolving oxalate kidney stones "Blemaren" is a medication based on citric acid, citrate and sodium bicarbonate. The medicine alkalizes urine and destructs calculi. The package contains water-soluble tablets or granules and test strips for urine acidity. The dose is set depending on the pH value. This drug leads to a change in the acid state of urine, reduces the rate of crystallization of calcium salts and oxalates, which underlie the development of nephrolithiasis. Also, this medication prevents the formation of new stones. It is prescribed for calcium-oxalate, urate-oxalate and urate stones, as well as uric acid sediment with a high content of uric acid salts in the urine.
What other medicines for dissolving kidney stones are there?
Other medicines
Medications for dissolving stones are available not only in the form of tablets, but also in the form of liquid solutions and pastes. The advantages of these forms are active absorption and less auxiliary components. Such drugs for dissolving kidney stones (urate, oxalate, etc.) include:
- “Fitolizin” is a medicine in the form of a paste, which must be dissolved in water before use. This product contains extracts of wheatgrass, onion husk, parsley, horsetail, bird mountaineer, birch leaves and more. A medicine is prescribed in the presence of different types of stones. It has a diuretic (diuretic) and antispasmodic effect, effectively leaches sand from the kidneys, reduces the crystallization of salts, partially dissolves sediment, and has an anti-inflammatory effect on the structure of the urinary system.
- “Urolesan” is a medicine in the form of syrup and drops. The composition contains extracts of carrot seeds, oregano, hop cones, peppermint oil and fir. The medicine has antioxidant, diuretic, antibacterial, choleretic, antispasmodic and diuretic effects, relieves bouts of renal colic, increases blood supply to spasmodic areas. The drug, due to its mild sedative properties, helps to remove sand and stones from the urinary tract, increases the release of urea and chlorides, and normalizes the tone of the muscles of the urinary tract. The components of this medication form a specific protective colloid in the urine, changing its pH in the direction of increased acidity.
- "Kanefron N" is a medicine that is prescribed for all types of kidney stones. Available in drops that contain extracts from lovage, centaury and rosemary. The pharmacological agent has a diuretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. With the development of urolithiasis, it is used to prevent the formation of new calculi. In addition, this medication normalizes the processes of urination, relieves spasm of the urinary canals, reduces the intensity of the inflammatory reaction, produces a diuretic effect, increases the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy, reduces the likelihood of exacerbations of chronic cystitis, reduces protein excretion in patients with proteinuria, and has an antiseptic effect.
- "Xidiphon" - a drug in the form of a liquid solution, which is designed to regulate calcium metabolism. The drug prevents the accumulation of calcium crystals in the urine, thereby preventing the re-formation of phosphate and oxalate calculi. Etidronic acid, which is the active substance of this medical product, reduces calcium loss, prevents the formation of calcium salts, the appearance of stones and has a moderate anti-inflammatory effect. The drug increases the rate of excretion of heavy metals, improves the biophysical state of the membranes of the cells of the immune system.
The list of tablets for dissolving kidney stones we reviewed. Next, we turn to traditional medicine and consider the positive effect of herbal teas.
Herbal teas
With kidney stones, a variety of kidney teas are used. You can buy a dry collection at the pharmacy. This drink helps solve kidney problems - removes stones and cleanses the body of toxins. Orthosiphon stamen is the main component of phyto harvests for the kidneys, but other plants may be present in the tea to increase the therapeutic effect.
Trademark “Strength of Russian herbs”
The most popular is Strength of Russian Herbs tea No. 27 for dissolving kidney stones. The composition of this phytosborder contains stamen orthosiphon leaves, lingonberry leaves, birch buds, mint leaves, stevia leaves, chamomile flowers, bearberry leaves, May rose hips, horsetail grass, stevia leaves, wild strawberry leaves, thyme grass, corn stigmas, highlander grass bird, juniper fruits, dill fruits. These plants are effectively used to dissolve kidney stones of various compositions.
Herbal tea also contributes to their natural excretion, has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect, prevents the formation of new stones, and enhances renal blood circulation. This tea is also used for chronic and acute kidney diseases.
Tea "Shenshitong"
Another popular remedy for dissolving kidney stones is the Chinese renal herbal tea for dissolving kidney stones "Shenshitong". It is available in the form of briquettes, which are pressed from particles of medicinal plants and packaged in bags. These drinks are used in the treatment and prevention of urolithiasis. The following medicinal herbs are present in the composition of Chinese tea: sage, knotweed, two-tootted strawflower, Christina's loosestrife, Japanese ligodium, Banks rose, lush clove and others. This tea relieves urinary spasms, affects the structure of calculi in the kidneys, dissolving them. In addition, the collection effectively normalizes the electrolyte balance of urine, has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, improves the filtering process in the kidneys, increases diuresis, improves venous outflow from the pelvic organs, stabilizes the kidneys, has a preventive effect, and prevents the occurrence of repeated formations in the structures of the kidneys.
Folk remedies for dissolving kidney stones
With the help of traditional medicine, you can also dissolve kidney stones. And the advantage of such methods is the absolute absence of side effects. In this case, a variety of decoctions and infusions prepared on the basis of medicinal plants are used. Such funds include:
- Infusion of oats is an effective natural remedy for dissolving and removing stones from the kidneys. For preparation, it is necessary to pour a glass of oats with a liter of boiling water, insist for a day and strain. Take the whole infusion before breakfast - 1 glass every 15 minutes.
- A broth of wild rose and oats. Pour 1 kg of oat grains into 5 liters. boiling water. Cook until the pan is reduced to about 4 liters. Add 1 tbsp. l rose hips, 2 tbsp. l aloe juice and 1 tbsp. l honey, simmer for another 5 minutes, strain and cool. This tool is drunk in 1 glass on an empty stomach 10 minutes before breakfast.
- Decoction of honeysuckle. Pour 1 tsp. dry raw materials with a glass of boiling water, boil for 30 minutes, strain and cool. A decoction is taken 3-4 times a day for 1 tbsp. l
- Infusion of leaves of saxifrage or lingonberry. The leaves of these plants have a stone-loosening property, however, it is contraindicated in the presence of urate stones. Pour 20 g of plant leaves with a glass of boiled water, leave for 30 minutes and strain. In the infusion, you can add 1 tbsp. l honey. Take 3 times a day for 1 glass.
Reviews on the dissolution of kidney stones
Urolithiasis affects many people, regardless of age and living conditions. And in the presence of kidney stones, patients are always prescribed drug therapy aimed at dissolving the stones and removing them from the body. Many positive reviews were left about the drug "Blemaren." Patients note that if you take this medicine for a long time, following the instructions and recommendations of a doctor, you can achieve complete dissolution of the stones. The medication practically does not cause adverse reactions and tastes good (an effervescent tablet dissolves in water).
Positive reviews can also be found on the drug Allopurinol, in which patients noted its high efficacy and easy tolerance.
As for herbal preparations and folk remedies, the reviews indicate the possibility of their use only in the presence of sand in the structures of kidneys and small stones. Such stones cannot dissolve large stones, however, they effectively eliminate the signs of inflammation of the urinary canals and have a diuretic effect, which is very important for this pathology.
The article presented the means for dissolving kidney stones