"Bystrumgel" - is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is intended for external use.
The drug is produced in the form of a gel for external use (two and a half percent). The drug is available in aluminum tubes of thirty, fifty and one hundred grams.
The main trace element contained in the composition of the drug "Bystrumgel" is ketoprofen. Additional substances in the medicine are:
- methyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid;
- trometamol;
- neroli oil;
- lavender oil;
- carbomer;
- ethanol;
- water.
Properties
According to the instructions for use for "Bystrumgel" (ointment), the active substance of the drug may not selectively inhibit cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2, which leads to disruption of the omega-6-unsaturated fatty acid cycle.
Treatment with medication leads toa decrease in the production of histamine and bradycardin, which causes the process of inhibition of the exudative stage of inflammation. Communication with cyclooxygenase isoenzymes is the reason for the decrease in the permeability of the walls of blood vessels.
The active microelement "Bystrumgel" slows down the oxidative process of transferring the phosphoric acid residue from the donor phosphorylating agent to the substrate, which disrupts the normal synthesis of the carbohydrate part of proteoglycans, polysaccharides, and also slows down metabolic decay by reducing the production of adenosine triphosphoric acid.
This reduces the energy supply of the source of the inflammatory process. And also the active microelement of the drug reduces the rate of chemical reactions of free radicals and preserves cell membranes from disturbances that occur due to these particles.
According to the instructions for "Bystrumgel", the ointment has an analgesic effect, which is explained by the inhibition of the body's acquisition of a specific increased sensitivity to foreign substances of prostaglandins.
The degree of swelling and the intensity of inflammation is eliminated, which helps to reduce pressure on painful nerve endings. The bioavailability of the drug is only five percent. When used externally, its absorption rate is low, while it is not addictive.
Indications
According to the instructions for use, "Bystrumgel" is recommended for use in injuries or inflammatory diseases of muscles, ligaments andjoints, for example:
- Tenosynovitis (inflammation of the synovial sheath of the tendon, which can lead to swelling, creaking and pain).
- Tendinitis (inflammation in the tissue by which muscles adhere to bone).
- Injuries to the meniscus of the knee joint.
- Violations of the congruence of the articular surfaces of the bones.
- Bruises.
- Lumbago (pain syndrome characterized by severe pain in the lumbar region).
- Arthritis (a disease in which inflammation occurs in the joints).
- Periarthritis (a disease that affects the soft tissues around the joints).
- Bursitis (an inflammatory disease of synovial bags, which is accompanied by increased formation and retention of fluid in their areas).
- Wryneck (a disease that can be triggered by damage to the soft tissues and nerves of the neck).
- Phlebitis (inflammatory process in the venous wall).
- Periphlebitis (inflammatory process in the tissues near the vein).
Contraindications
The drug is prohibited to use in the presence of the following conditions:
- Eczema (an acute or chronic non-contagious inflammatory skin disease characterized by a variable rash, burning sensation, itching, and a tendency to relapse).
- Dermatoses (the name of various skin diseases).
- Infected wounds and abrasions.
- Increased sensitivity to trace elements of the drug.
- Pregnancy period.
- Breastfeeding.
- Age up to eighteen children.
Instructions for use
"Quickgel" is recommended to be applied twice a day. Depending on the degree of pain syndrome and the surface area of the skin, it is necessary to apply a strip of gel with a length of three to five centimeters or more.
The drug "Bystrumgel" should be evenly distributed in a thin layer and rubbed into the skin with smooth movements until completely absorbed. For maximum effectiveness of therapy, a dry dressing may be applied.
Side effects
The use of the gel in rare situations can provoke allergic reactions and photosensitivity (the phenomenon of increasing the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet or visible radiation).
Overdose
The rather low systemic absorption of the main trace elements of "Bystrumgel" rarely causes poisoning when applied topically. It is assumed that when using the drug in high dosages, it can cause bleeding.
Features
According to the instructions for use and reviews for "Bystrumgel", it is important to avoid getting "Bystrumgel" in the mucous membranes of the visual organ. Do not apply the drug to open wounds or disturbed areas of the skin.
Interaction with other medicines
To date, there is no information about the drug interaction of the gel with other drugs.
"Quickgel": analogues
Substitute drugs are:
- "Arquetal".
- "Ketoprofen".
- "Artrum".
- "Flexen".
- "Flamax".
- "Oruvel".
- "Fastum".
- "Profenid".
- "Artrosilene".
Ketoprofen
Medication from the group of anti-inflammatory drugs. "Ketoprofen" is considered a derivative of propionic acid and refers to non-steroidal drugs. When applying the gel to the surface of the skin, an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect occurs. Absorption of the drug is very low when applied externally, so the drug in the form of a gel is practically not absorbed into the bloodstream.
When using "Ketoprofen" on the inflamed joint, patients note the elimination of pain and swelling, improves mobility.
The drug is not used for prophylactic purposes, it must be applied to the affected area only in case of pain.
Gel is for skin application only. The dosage of the medication is determined by the doctor on an individual basis. The cost of the drug is about 200 rubles.
Fastum gel
The drug is a therapeutic group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for topical use. The drug "Fastumgel" is used to reduce the severity of the inflammatory process and pain in various diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
The active microelement "Fastum gel" is considered a representative of anti-inflammatory drugs. the active substance has an analgesic pharmacological effect. Fastum Gel is an analogue of Bystrumgel. According to the instructions for use, after applying the drug to the surface of the skin, the main trace element of the drug is absorbed into the tissues, where it has a therapeutic anti-inflammatory effect. The drug has practically no systemic effects. The cost of the drug varies from 200 to 600 rubles.
Artrum
The drug belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for internal, external and local use.
The drug "Artrum" is produced in several dosage forms. The drug in the form of a gel is used externally. Single dosage is from three to five grams. The drug "Artrum" is applied to the damaged area of the skin two to three times a day and gently rubbed until completely absorbed. Without the advice of a medical specialist, the duration of therapy should not be longer than ten days.
During treatment, it is necessary to constantly monitor the functioning of the kidneys and liver. With prolonged use of the drug "Artrum" and othernon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it is important to periodically monitor blood counts, especially in patients of retirement age. In people with hypertension and diseases of the heart and blood vessels that lead to fluid retention, constant monitoring of blood pressure is required. The drug is able to "hide" signs of infectious diseases well.
Patients who use the drug "Artrum" should be especially careful when driving a car and when performing work that requires increased concentration. The cost of the drug varies from 100 to 500 rubles.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life of "Bystrumgel" is twenty-four months. It is necessary to store the drug out of the reach of children at a temperature of fifteen to twenty-five degrees. The gel is available without a prescription (according to instructions).
"Quickgel": reviews
You can meet different opinions about the drug. For some patients, the gel helped instantly and effectively - negative symptoms disappear almost two days after the start of therapy.
But the other part of the people this drug did not fit due to the occurrence of adverse reactions, which are expressed in the appearance of red spots or blisters on the skin.
In this regard, the medication must be used with extreme caution (according to reviews and instructions). "Bystrumgel" can be purchased at a price of 250 to 550 rubles.
