Dexalgin refers to strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, it has shown good effectiveness even with very acute long-acting pains. You ask why then do not put Dexalgin pricks on everyone and everyone in case of pain syndrome? This medication has quite a few nuances concerning the possibilities of application.
Instructions for the use of injections Dexalgin
The drug is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that works by blocking the production of prostaglandins at all possible levels. This is a serious violation, the natural reaction of the body to pain, so long-term therapy with this drug causes irreversible changes. To date, a two-day therapy with Dexalgin in injections is considered normal and oral administration of the drug in the form of tablets for 3-5 days is normal. During this time, the problem, which became the cause of pain, should be eliminated. If, for some reason, this is not possible, you should switch to another pain medication.
Since injections of the drug Dexalgin are more effective and less dangerous for our body, as a solution for intravenous and intramuscular injections, this drug is prescribed more often than the tablet form of the drug. Injections of Dexalgina are shown in such cases:
- postoperative pain;
- pain caused by the growth of metastases, including bone;
- sharp toothache;
- neuralgia;
- radiculitis;
- renal colic;
- post-traumatic syndrome;
- pain syndrome of different origin;
- rheumatoid arthritis ;
- osteochondrosis;
- arthrosis and other serious diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Dexalgin in ampoules is used according to the standard scheme - 50 mg of active substance in one shot for adults, with the possibility to repeat the injection after 12 hours. The drug begins 20 minutes after intramuscular or intravenous administration. In combination with a glucose solution or saline solution, the drug can be administered via a dropper. The effect of one ampoule, which corresponds to 50 mg of dexalgine, lasts an average of 6-8 hours. In elderly people, it can last much longer, so they are recommended a reduced dosage. The daily norm for adults is 150 mg, for patients over 50 years - 50 mg.
Features of injections of the drug Dexalgin
Since the drug is excreted from the body by the kidneys, it is carefully prescribed to people with disabilities of this organ. Also, constant monitoring is needed when Dexalgin is treated with people with cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. Absolute contraindications to the use of injections Dexalgin instruction calls the following factors:
- childhood;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- impaired blood clotting;
- open wounds and bleeding;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach, intestines and other internal organs;
- angina pectoris;
- sciatica;
- severe cardiac and renal insufficiency;
- bronchial asthma;
- individual intolerance of the drug.
It should also be noted that Dexalgin has the ability to enhance the action of opiate-based pain relievers, so it is recommended to reduce the dosage of such drugs with combined therapy. Categorically, do not combine Dexalgin with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , anticoagulants and salicylates.
The most common side effects in the treatment of Dexalgin injections are drowsiness and general weakness, as well as violations of the digestive system, including internal bleeding.