Chondroguard - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (injections in ampoules for intramuscular injections of 1 ml and 2 ml) of a drug for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Hondroguard. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Hondroguard in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Hondroguard in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation chondroprotector.
Hondroguard - high molecular weight mucopolysaccharide, affecting the metabolic processes in the hyaline cartilage. It reduces degenerative changes in the cartilaginous tissue of the joints, accelerates the processes of its restoration, stimulates the synthesis of proteoglycans.
When treatment with the drug decreases soreness and improves the mobility of the affected joints. In the treatment of degenerative joint changes with the development of secondary synovitis, a positive effect can be observed as early as 2-3 weeks after the start of the drug administration: pain in the joints decreases, clinical manifestations of the reactive synovitis disappear, and the volume of movements in the affected joints increases. The therapeutic effect persists for a long time after the end of the course of treatment.
Composition
Chondroitin sodium sulfate + excipients.
Pharmacokinetics
After intramuscular injection of Chondroitin sulfate is quickly distributed. Already 30 minutes after the injection, it is found in the blood in significant concentrations. Chondroitin sulfate accumulates mainly in the cartilaginous tissue of the joints.Synovial membrane is not an obstacle to penetration of the drug into the joint cavity. In the experiments it was shown that 15 minutes after the IM injection of chondroitin sulfate is found in the synovial fluid, then it penetrates into the articular cartilage.
Indications
Degenerative and dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine:
- osteoarthritis of peripheral joints;
- intervertebral osteochondrosis and osteoarthrosis.
To accelerate the formation of bone callus in fractures.
Forms of release
Solution for intramuscular injection 1 ml and 2 ml (injections in ampoules for injection).
Other medicinal forms of the drug, be it capsules, tablets, ointment or gel, at the time of the description of the drug in the Directory did not exist.
Instructions for use and dosing regimen
The drug is administered intramuscularly at 100 mg every other day. With good tolerability, the dose is increased to 200 mg, starting with the 4th injection.
The course of treatment - 25-30 injections. If necessary, after 6 months, a repeat course of treatment is possible.
For the formation of bone callus, the course of treatment is 3-4 weeks (10-14 injections every other day).
Side effect
- itching;
- erythema;
- hives;
- dermatitis;
- hemorrhages at the injection site.
Contraindications
- bleeding and a tendency to bleeding;
- thrombophlebitis;
- childhood;
- pregnancy (data on the safety of the use of the drug are currently not available);
- lactation period (data on the safety of use of the drug are currently not available);
- hypersensitivity to the drug or to its components.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation (safety data are not available at this time).
Use in children
Contraindicated in childhood use (there are no clinical data on the use of the drug Chondrohard in this age group).
special instructions
For allergic reactions or hemorrhages, treatment should be discontinued.
Avoid getting the drug on the mucous membranes and open wounds.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms
Information about caution regarding the use of the drug by drivers of vehicles and persons working with potentially dangerous mechanisms is not available.
Drug Interactions
It is possible to increase the effect of indirect anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, fibrinolytic agents, which requires more frequent monitoring of blood clotting values when used simultaneously.
Analogues of the drug Chondrohard
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Artra Chondroitin;
- Artradol;
- Arthrin;
- Kartilag Vitrum;
- Mukosat;
- Structum;
- Chondroitin;
- Chondroitin sodium sulfate;
- Chondroxide;
- Chondroxide gel;
- Chondroxide ointment;
- Chondrolon;
- Honsurid.
Analogues on the curative effect (agents for the treatment of arthrosis):
- Adelon;
- Alflutop;
- Ambien;
- Amelotex;
- Arkoxy;
- Artradol;
- Arthrosan;
- Arthrosylen;
- Arthrofoon;
- Aertal;
- Brufen;
- Voltaren;
- Voltaren Emulgel;
- Hydrocortisone;
- Dexalgin;
- Diklak;
- Diqlovit;
- Diclofenac;
- Dimexide;
- Dolgit;
- Don;
- Durogesic;
- Ketonal;
- Ketoprofen;
- Ketorol;
- Xsefokam;
- Longidase;
- Meloksam;
- Meloksikam;
- Midokalm;
- Movalis;
- Nyz;
- Naklofen;
- Neurodiclavitis;
- Nemux;
- Nimesil;
- Nimesulide;
- Nimulid;
- Piroxicam;
- Rapten Duo;
- Sirdalud;
- Structum;
- Suplazine;
- Teraflex;
- Finalal;
- Flamax;
- Chondroxide;
- Celebrex;
- Elbon;
- Espol;
- Efthymethacin.
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