Chondroitin - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and forms of release (capsules or tablets 250 mg, ointment or gel 5% AKOS, injections in ampoules for injection of sulfate) drugs for the treatment of arthrosis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Chondroitin. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Chondroitin 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 chondroitin 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.
Chondroitin - A drug that affects the phosphorus-calcium metabolism in the cartilaginous tissue is a high molecular weight mucopolysaccharide. Slows the resorption of bone tissue and reduces calcium loss, accelerates the recovery of bone tissue, inhibits the process of degeneration of cartilaginous tissue. Prevents the compression of connective tissue and plays the role of a kind of lubrication of articular surfaces. With external application slows the progression of osteoarthritis. Normalizes metabolism in hyaline tissue. Stimulates the regeneration of articular cartilage.
Composition
Chondroitin sodium sulfate + excipients (capsules).
Chondroitin sulfate + auxiliary substances (ointment, gel, ampoules for injection).
Pharmacokinetics
With a single admission of the average therapeutic dose of Cmax in the plasma is achieved after 3-4 hours, in synovial fluid - after 4-5 hours Bioavailability is 13%. It is excreted by the kidneys within 24 hours.
Indications
- degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine (arthrosis, osteochondrosis);
- osteoporosis;
- parodontopathy (periodontal disease);
- fractures (to accelerate the formation of bone calluses).
Forms of release
Capsules 250 mg (sometimes mistakenly called pills).
Lyophilizate for the preparation of solution for intramuscular injection (injections in ampoules for injection).
Ointment for external use 5% (sometimes mistakenly called cream).
Gel for external use 5%.
Instructions for use and dosing regimen
Inside adults - 1.5-1 g 2 times a day.
Outer - 2 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
Side effect
- allergic reactions (skin itch, erythema, urticaria, dermatitis);
- hemorrhages at the injection site;
- nausea, vomiting.
Contraindications
- tendency to bleeding;
- thrombophlebitis;
- pregnancy;
- increased sensitivity to chondroitin sulfate;
- lactation period (breastfeeding).
Application in pregnancy and lactation
Chondroitin sulfate is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
Use in children
Not noted.
Application in elderly patients
There are clinical data on the use of chondroitin sulfate in elderly patients with atherosclerosis, with a slight decrease in the concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood plasma.
special instructions
With different forms of periodontitis, treatment should be continued for at least 3 months.
For allergic reactions or hemorrhages, treatment should be discontinued.
Avoid getting the drug on the mucous membranes and open wounds.
Drug Interactions
It is possible to increase the effect of indirect anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, fibrinolytic agents, which requires more frequent monitoring of coagulation rates when combined.
Analogues of the drug Chondroitin
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Artra Chondroitin;
- Artradol;
- Artrafic;
- Arthrin;
- The Drastop;
- Kartilag Vitrum;
- Mukosat;
- Structum;
- Hondrogaard;
- Chondroitin Di X from Shark Cartilage;
- Chondroitin sodium sulfate;
- Chondroitin AKOS;
- Chondroxide;
- Chondroxide gel;
- Chondroxide ointment;
- Chondrolon;
- Honsurid.
Analogues on the curative effect (agents for the treatment of arthrosis):
- Actasulide;
- Alflutop;
- Apranaks;
- Arthra;
- Artra MSM Sol;
- Arthrovit;
- Arthrotheca;
- Aulin;
- Bethanicomylon;
- Brufen;
- Voltaren;
- Voltaren Emulgel;
- Glucosamine sulfate 750;
- Humisol;
- Dexamethasone phosphate;
- Dicluberl;
- Dicloran;
- Diclofenac;
- Dimexide;
- Diprospan;
- Donalgin;
- Don;
- Zinaksin;
- Ibuprofen;
- Indomethacin;
- Indotard;
- Kenalog;
- Clynoril;
- Coxib;
- Adhesive plaster medical Dorsaplast;
- Adhesive plaster medical Nanoplast forte;
- Movasin;
- Naklofen;
- Nalgezin;
- Naproxen;
- Nikofleks;
- Nimesulide;
- Niflugel;
- Nifluryl;
- Orthophene;
- Piascladin 300;
- Piroxicam;
- Prosthesis of synovial fluid Synvisc;
- Revmadore;
- Revmon gel;
- Ronidase;
- Rumalon;
- Sanaprox;
- Simbalta;
- Teraflex;
- Triamsinolone;
- Fastum gel;
- Feloran;
- Feloran retard;
- Chondroxide Maximum;
- Chondrolon;
- Cefecon H;
- Cigapan;
- Elbon;
- Elderin;
- The Unium.
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