The medicine "Baralgin" is produced by the French campaign Sanofi-Aventis. The tool is available in three types: injections, tablets and candles. It is an antispasmodic and anesthetic that is not addictive to the body.
The composition of the drug
The main active ingredient in the medicine is metamizole sodium or analgin, which is more familiar to humans.
In 1 ampoule "Baralgin" contains up to 2.5 grams of metamizole sodium, in a tablet up to 0.5, and in suppositories up to 1 gram.
Years earlier, Baralgin was registered in Russia, which contained three main components. These are: analgin, pitophenone and fenpiverinia bromide.
But in 2009, Baralgin M, which is manufactured by Aventis Pharma (India), began to spread. And there is one active substance in it - it is analgin.
Indications for use
This drug is prescribed for pain or cramping. It:
- headache or toothache;
- sciatica, arthritis or osteochondrosis;
- renal colic;
- disorders in the pelvis;
- neuralgic diseases;
- with pain in the urinary tract;
- fever;
- pain in the postoperative period;
- heat.
Contraindications
To avoid side effects from "Baralgin", it is necessary to carefully study what contraindications exist for taking the drug:
- allergy to the components of the drug;
- hepatic porphyria;
- impaired kidney or liver function;
- glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency;
- tachycardia;
- glaucoma;
- asthma;
- rhinitis or urticaria that appears when taking paracetamol, ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc .;
- obstruction of the stomach;
- problems with hematopoiesis;
- 1st and 3rd trimester of pregnancy (2 with caution);
- alcohol;
- individual intolerance to preservatives or dyes.
Side effects from "Baralgin"
When using the drug, unpleasant symptoms may occur:
- malfunctioning of the heart system;
- anuria
- allergic reactions (urticaria, anaphylactic shock or Quincke's edema);
- proteinuria;
- interstitial nephritis;
- pressure reduction;
- agranulocytosis;
- bleeding
- constipation;
- visual impairment;
- confusion of consciousness;
- inflammation at the injection site;
- stomatitis;
- vaginitis;
- nausea;
- vomiting
- cramps
- erythema;
- reduced sweating.
Instructions for use of the drug "Baralgin"
"Baralgin" is used in the form of injections in 2 ways: intramuscularly or intravenously. In the first case, 2 to 5 ml are administered at a time. If the pain persists, then after 7-8 hours the procedure can be repeated. But you can not enter more than 10 ml in 24 hours. In the second case, the dose should not exceed 2 ml per day.
In order to avoid side effects from injections of "Baralgin", the correct dosage should be observed. It is necessary to enter the solution very slowly and, preferably, under the supervision of a doctor. Rapid drug administration can cause shock or low blood pressure. Children from 3 months old are given an intramuscular injection. The instructions for use with Baralgin tablets indicate that you can drink 1 or 2 tablets at a time. You can not take more than 6 tablets per day.
Important! Dosage for children under 15 years of age is prescribed only by a doctor.
Drug storage
The solution is stored in its original packaging at a temperature of +1 to +25 ° C. Do not put in a walking chamber and restrict children's access to medicine. Do not take the drug after the expiration date, this is stated in the instructions.
Indications for use of Baralgin analogues
The list of direct or indirect analogues of "Baralgin" includes drugs whose active substance is almost completely identical to what is included in the drug in question:
- Maxigan The drug is prescribed for severe pain, renal colic, spasms. And also for the treatment of symptoms of neuralgia, relieving pain in the postoperative period, reducing heat. It is allowed to take tablets no more than 2-3 times a day for 1-2 pcs after a meal. The daily injection dose is up to 4 ml in 24 hours.
- Zologan. The medicine is recommended for use in pain, cramping, neuralgia, pelvic diseases. Tablets are taken in the same doses as in previous drugs.
- "Spazmalgon." It is used to relieve pain, relieve spasms from the smooth muscles of internal organs, reduce body temperature, reduce painful symptoms in joints or after surgery. 1-2 tablets are prescribed 2-3 times in 24 hours, not more than 5 days.
- "Analgin." Take to relieve pain of various etiologies (injuries, toothache, burns, headache, neuralgia, menalgia, etc.) and fever. Take 0.5 g 2-3 for 24 hours.
- "Trigan." It is used for hepatic, intestinal or renal colic and for algodismenorea. A single dose of an injection of 20 mg. If a second injection is necessary, then the interval between them at 6 hours should be observed.
- Optalgin. Indications for use: pain of any nature, rheumatism, inflammatory processes, lichen, tumors, pancreatitis, pneumothorax, peritonitis, insect bites, urological diseases, thrombosis of the main vessels. Orally 1-2 tablets at a time, but not more than 4 times a day. Or a solution of 25-50 drops, not more than 4 times a day.
Interaction "Baralgin" with other drugs
There are a number of medicines that are contraindicated to take simultaneously with Baralgin.
- Phenylbutazone and barbituric acid-based drugs. They significantly weaken the effect of "Baralgin."
- "Allopurinol", oral contraceptives, TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants). Causes liver dysfunction.
- Derivatives of phenothiazine. Joint reception with "Baralgin" will cause hyperthermia.
- Sarcolysin or Tiamazole. There is a big risk of a decrease in white blood cells in the blood, that is, leukopenia.
- Myelotoxic drugs. Mixing with their "Baralgin", you can increase the hepatotoxicity of the drug.
- Alcohol. The toxic effect is greatly enhanced.
- Tranquilizers, histamine H2 blockers, sedatives, propranolol or codeine increase the analgesic effect.
Drug overdose
If an overdose of the drug "Baralgin" occurs, then there are: nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness, lethargy, increased blood pressure, abdominal pain, impaired consciousness, cramps.
In this case, it is necessary to do gastric lavage and drink activated charcoal (3-4 pcs) as soon as possible. Then immediately call an emergency ambulance.
In a hospital, using hemodialysis and forced diuresis, the drug will be removed from the body.
While taking the medication, it is necessary to often monitor the state of peripheral blood, as well as monitor the condition of the liver.
Injections "Baralgin M"
Injections of "Baralgin M" have an analgesic and antipyretic effect. This non-narcotic analgesic belongs to the group of pyrazolones. It is used to eliminate any pain that is not amenable to other drugs.
Side effects of "Baralgin M" are manifested in the appearance of:
- phlebitis;
- Quincke's edema;
- rash
- bronchospasm;
- arrhythmias;
- pressure reduction;
- anphylactoid manifestations;
- Lyell or Stevens-Johnson syndrome (very rare).
It is forbidden to use if there is:
- bronchial asthma;
- sensitivity to metamizole sodium;
- arising agranulocytosis while taking drugs from the pyrazolidine group;
- impaired renal or hepatic function;
- 1st and 3rd trimester of pregnancy;
- allergic reactions when taking paracetamol, indomethacin, salicylates;
- bone marrow dysfunction;
- hemodynamic disorders.
According to the instructions for the use of injections "Baralgin M", introducing the solution intravenously, it is necessary to take a lying position due to a possible sharp drop in pressure. The injection is introduced very slowly, 1 ml in 60 seconds and another 1 ml in the second minute, if such a dose is required.
Pouring the solution too quickly may cause shock in the patient.
With the sudden appearance of erosion in the oral cavity, temperature, chills, neutropenia, you should immediately stop taking the medication and call an ambulance.
You should be careful with the drug for people with kidney disease and heart failure. And also while driving.
Patient Reviews
Numerous reviews about the drug "Baralgin" speak of its high quality, as a painkiller. However, most people taking the drug are advised to definitely read the instructions for use with Baralgin. Patient reviews also indicate a rare occurrence of side effects.
However, every second patient declares the need for slow administration of the solution into a vein or muscle.
In addition to other information, people who use pills and injections claim that injections are more effective in relieving severe pain. But, you can’t take them for more than 5 days, because the medicine is very powerful and can cause adverse reactions.
Consultation with the attending physician when using the medicine and careful monitoring of the blood and liver state are also obligatory in order to identify the side effects of Baralgin in time.
Some use the drug without a doctor’s prescription, purchasing it themselves at the pharmacy. Especially, focusing on its low cost. But absolutely everyone notes that the dosage for the child must be determined with the help of a doctor.