Surely everyone knows such a drug as "Analgin". The composition of the drug, its form of release and features are presented below. Also in the materials of this article you will find detailed instructions for the use of the medication in question.
Forms of the drug and their composition
What does such a medicine as "Analgin" contain? The composition of the mentioned means depends on its release forms. The most popular among patients are two forms of the drug in question. Consider them in more detail.
The composition of "Analgin" in tablets is as follows: as an active ingredient, this medicine contains metamizole sodium. As for the auxiliary components, they are presented in the form of potato starch, sugar, calcium stearate and talc
The drug in the form of tablets has a white or slightly yellowish color, as well as a risk, bevel, flat-cylindrical shape and a bitter taste. The product in question goes on sale in cellular or non-cellular packages.
The composition of "Analgin" in ampoules is as follows: the drug contains metamizole sodium as the main substance, and water for injection as an auxiliary
Thisthe product is a clear yellowish liquid, which is contained in ampoules and paper boxes, respectively.
Pharmacology
The drug "Analgin", the composition of which was presented above, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, as well as a derivative of pyrazolone. According to its mechanism of action, this medicine is practically no different from other NSAIDs. It is able to non-selectively block COX and reduce the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.
This medication prevents the conduction of proprio- and extrareceptive, as well as pain impulses along the Burdach and Gaulle bundles. It increases heat transfer and increases the threshold of excitability of the centers (thalamic) of pain sensitivity.
A distinctive feature of this remedy is a slight anti-inflammatory effect, which causes a weak effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa and water-s alt metabolism.
What other properties are inherent in the medicine "Analgin"? The composition of this medication is such that it has an antipyretic, analgesic and even a slight antispasmodic effect, including in relation to the smooth muscles of the biliary and urinary tract.
Indications for taking pills
This drug is used for pain of various origins, namely:
- renal and biliary colic (in combination with antispasmodics);
- headache;
- myalgia;
- postoperative pain;
- neuralgia;
- toothache;
- algodysmenorrhea;
- migraine pain;
- febrile conditions that manifest themselves in infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Indications for the use of injection solution
This form of the drug is also used to eliminate febrile syndrome (including infectious and inflammatory diseases, bites of insects such as mosquitoes, gadflies, bees, post-transfusion complications).
In addition, an injection of analgin is prescribed for pain syndromes of moderate and mild severity:
- neuralgia, arthralgia, myalgia, decompression sickness, biliary colic;
- shingles, renal colic, burns;
- intestinal colic, headache, trauma;
- orchitis, myositis, sciatica, postoperative pain;
- toothache, algomenorrhea and others.
Medication contraindications
The drug in tablets is not prescribed for:
- bronchial asthma;
- hypersensitivity;
- "aspirin asthma";
- bronchospasm;
- inhibition of hematopoiesis;
- blood diseases and more.
As for the solution, it is not used in the first three months of life, with kidney disease, anemia, leukopenia, pregnancy, etc.
Method of taking pills
How should I use Analgin tablets (their composition was presented above)? This drug is prescribed orally in the amount of one piece.twice a day after meals. The maximum single dosage is 1 g, and the daily dosage is 3 g.
When using the medicine (more than one week), constant monitoring of the working condition of the liver and the picture of peripheral blood is necessary.
Children are prescribed this drug at 5–10 mg per kg of body weight three times a day for no more than three days in a row (the tablet is pre-crushed).
The medicine in question should not be used as an antipyretic for more than three days, and as an anesthetic for more than 5 days.
How to apply the solution
Medical alcohol, "Analgin", iodine (the composition of these products can be found in the instructions) - should always be present in the first-aid kit.
The drug in question in ampoules is administered intravenously or intramuscularly for very severe pain.
For adult patients, this remedy is recommended to use 250-500 mg three times a day. The maximum single dosage is 1 g, and the daily dosage is 2 g.
For children, this drug is prescribed at the rate of 5-10 mg per kg of body weight twice a day. For babies under one year old, the drug is administered intramuscularly, no more than three days in a row.
Injected solution should have the same temperature as the patient's body.
Doses above 1 g must be administered intravenously.
Spurious phenomena
The drug "Analgin" can cause:
- renal disorders, oliguria, proteinuria, anuria, interstitial nephritis;
- agranulocytosis, staining of urine inred color, leukopenia, angioedema, thrombocytopenia;
- allergic reactions, malignant exudative erythema, bronchospastic syndrome, decreased blood pressure;
- infiltrates at the injection site.
