Pricks Arthraldol is a drug belonging to the group of chondroprotectors. It is indispensable in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The drug regulates metabolic processes in the cartilaginous tissues.
Indications for use of Artradol
According to the instructions, the injections of Artradol are intended to restore cartilaginous tissues and protect them from various kinds of damage. Unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, these injections do not give a quick result. Their main task is to eliminate the root cause of unpleasant sensations, and not simply masking the pain. The effect of the injection of arthraldon persists even a few months after the cessation of treatment.
The basis of the drug is chondroitin sulfate. This substance neutralizes the activity of enzymes that destroy articular cartilage, and takes part in the construction of healthy cartilage tissue.
Once Artradol for injection is diluted with water, it can be used to treat:
- early arthrosis;
- osteochondrosis;
- osteoarthritis , which affected large joints;
- intervertebral osteoarthritis;
- spondyloarthrosis.
How to properly dilute Arthraldol with water for injection?
Arthrodol is intended for intramuscular injection. Before this, the medicine should be diluted. To do this, you need to mix one ampoule of the drug with a milliliter of water. The finished solution will contain 100 mg of the active substance.
The course of treatment is determined individually, but usually consists of 25 to 35 injections. Injections are done every other day. Six months later, it is recommended that a second course of therapy with Arthrodol is given.
Analogues of injections of Artradol
If the patient has an allergy or an individual intolerance to the medication, it can be replaced by such means:
- Chondroitin ;
- Arthrin;
- Structrum;
- Mucosate;
- The Carthagle.