It is known that the pain of any localization can not be tolerated, since this negatively affects the neurons of the brain. To eliminate uncomfortable sensations, various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used in the form of tablets or injections. One such drug is Orthofen injections, which have a wide range of indications and have analgesic properties.
Instructions for the use of injections Orthophene and contraindications to injections
The drug in question is intended for intramuscular injection, helps to alleviate pain syndrome and inflammatory processes. It shows a weak anti-febrile activity, therefore it is often included in complex therapy schemes for various infectious and viral pathologies.
Orthophene injections are based on diclofenac, in 1 ml of the drug contains 25 mg of this substance. The product is available in ampoules of 5 ml, in a package of 10 pieces.
Main indications for use:
- juvenile chronic arthritis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- rheumatic soft tissue damage;
- psoriatic ankylosing spondylitis;
- gouty arthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- deforming osteoarthritis;
- sciatica;
- myalgia ;
- lumbago;
- neuralgia;
- tenosynovitis;
- bursitis;
- renal colic;
- post-traumatic pain syndrome with inflammatory processes;
- migraine with aura;
- pain after surgery and cavitary surgery;
- primary algodismenorea;
- proctitis;
- adnexitis;
- fever;
- otitis;
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis.
Considering the active active ingredient of the drug, one should remember about contraindications to injections:
- exacerbation of erosive and ulcerative pathologies of the digestive tract and various parts of the intestine;
- hypersensitivity to diclofenac and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- bronchial and "aspirin" asthma (caused by excess of acetylsalicylic acid in the tissues of the body and lung parenchyma);
- children's age till 15 years;
- hemostasis disorders;
- internal bleeding , especially in the gastrointestinal system;
- pregnancy;
- pathology of hematopoiesis;
- hemophilia;
- the period of breastfeeding.
With extreme caution Orthofen is prescribed for congestive chronic heart failure, anemia, edematous syndrome, hypertension and frequent pressure increase. It is also undesirable to use the drug for renal and hepatic insufficiency, diverticulitis, alcoholism, ulcerative and erosive diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, especially during the exacerbation period, diabetes mellitus, acute hepatic porphyria (inducible). Before using injections in the treatment of elderly people, it is necessary to conduct laboratory blood tests.
The use of Orthofen in ampoules
With moderate pain syndrome and as part of complex therapy of infectious-viral diseases, the drug is prescribed at 5 ml per day, so that the total dose of diclofenac administered into the body is 25 mg maximum.
Severe cases and severe pain, including - after surgery, suggest more intensive treatment. Orthophen is administered twice a day.
During therapy, these side effects may occur:
- diarrhea and dyspeptic syndrome in the form of flatulence, bloating, nausea and vomiting;
- abdominal pain;
- anorexia;
- proctitis;
- gastritis;
- vertigo;
- dizziness;
- increased heart rate;
- an allergic rash;
- increased blood pressure;
- pain in the chest;
- vasculitis;
- bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.