Nimesulide is a drug belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (class of sulfonanilides). The pharmaceutical industry produces it in various dosage forms: for systemic use (powder, tablets, syrup), for topical use (gel, ointment). Nimesulide is a new generation drug that is characterized by high efficiency and safety.
Due to several mechanisms of action, the drug produces the following effect:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antipyretic;
- anesthetic.
In addition, Nimesulide is able to prevent increased clotting and blood clots, suppress the action of histamine in allergic reactions, and it has antioxidant properties.
This drug is prescribed most often for symptom relief for rheumatological diseases, for degenerative-dystrophic joint damage, for inflammation of muscle tissue. Also it is used for fevers of various genesis, dental, head, menstrual and other types of pain.
What can replace Nimesulide?
On the pharmaceutical market, there is a huge number of drugs with the main active substance - nimesulide. In fact, this means-synonyms, having the same composition and testimony. Minor differences can only be found in the list of excipients. So, in addition to the drug with the same name, it is possible to use the following drugs on the basis of nimesulide:
- Nyz;
- Nimesil ;
- Nimulid;
- Mesulide;
- Novolide;
- Aponil;
- Floiled;
- Aulin et al.
The listed preparations are available in various forms and dosages, so you can choose the best option for each case. Choosing what to use better - Nimesulide, Nimesil, Nize or another substitute drug from the above list, you can be guided by the financial availability of these drugs or personal preferences.
Analogues of Nimesulide with other active components
In some cases, there is a need to replace Nimesulide with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In this case, the safest drugs are selected, the action of which is comparable to the effects of Nimesulide. The following analogues of the drug are most often used:
- Diclofenac ;
- Meloksikam;
- Amtolmethine;
- Indomethacin;
- Diacerein et al.
It should be noted that these drugs are also produced under different trade names. The choice of the drug-analogue should be carried out only by the attending physician.
Nimesulid or Meloksikam - which is better?
Meloxicam is a drug that is mainly recommended for pain relief in rheumatic diseases and other pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. With long-term admission, Nimesulide and Meloxicam have approximately the same effect. If necessary, quickly remove acute pain syndrome, the drug of choice is Nimesulide, which acts much faster. At the same time, Meloxicam is characterized by a longer duration of pain medication
Nimesulide or Ibuprofen - which is better?
Ibuprofen is a widespread non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of various rheumatic pains and inflammatory processes in the musculoskeletal system. It is characterized by good tolerability and efficiency. However, in comparison with Nimesulid, it is worth noting the more powerful anti-inflammatory properties of the latter. Ibuprofen perfectly copes with menstrual pain due to lower intrauterine pressure and uterine contractions.