"Artrocam" is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat various pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and inflammatory diseases. According to reviews, Artrocam has an antipyretic and analgesic effect. This drug has a strong effect on the body, so it can only be prescribed by the attending physician. Without knowing the properties of the drug, you should not self-medicate.
Composition and formulation of the drug
"Artrocam" is produced in the form of tablets. The main ingredient is ibuprofen (200 or 400 mg per 1 piece). The following are used as auxiliary components in the production of tablets:
- cellulose;
- glucosamine;
- starch;
- povidone;
- titanium dioxide;
- magnesium stearate;
- lactose;
- talc.
Pills have a round biconvex form of white color. Each of them is covered with a film sheath. The drug is packaged in shiny blisters or opaque polymer bottles of 10, 50 or 100 pcs.
Product properties
Ibuprofen is a potent non-steroid that stops even severe inflammation and pain. The drug has a good analgesic effect due to peripheral mechanisms. In addition, the drug reduces platelet aggregation.
According to the reviews of patients using this drug, "Artrocam" for rheumatoid arthritis:
- affects mostly the exudative and proliferative components of the inflammatory response;
- quickly and effectively relieves soreness;
- eliminates the feeling of stiffness in the joints in the morning, relieves immobility;
- reduces swelling in the joint area;
- has an antipyretic effect by reducing excitability in the heat-regulating centers of the diencephalon.
The severity of the effect is determined by the dosage of the drug and body temperature. With a single use of tablets or "Artrocam", according to user reviews, the effect lasts about 7-8 hours.
Often the drug is used in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. With such a disease, the remedy lowers the regularity of uterine contractions. Reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation, which affects the conditionblood.
Indications for use
The use of this drug is advisable for the treatment of degenerative-dystrophic pathologies of the joints and spine, characterized by the development of severe inflammation. A good result, according to reviews, "Artrocam" shows when it is used during the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis. In addition, doctors often recommend this medicine to eliminate the manifestations of tendinitis, psoriatic arthritis and bursitis. But the list of indications of the drug does not end there.
According to the instructions and reviews, it is advisable to use "Artrocam" in such conditions:
- gout;
- sciatica;
- tenosynovitis;
- myalgia;
- toothache;
- neuralgia;
- pain after surgery;
- inflammatory processes covering the pelvic organs;
- algodysmenorrhea;
- fever associated with flu and colds;
- inflammation of soft tissues after severe injuries and injuries.
Contraindications
There is a list of problems in which "Artrokam" is never assigned. Such contraindications are called absolute. This list includes the following states:
- individual intolerance to ibuprofen or any other component of the drug;
- hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps;
- peptic ulcer, other pathologies of the digestivetract during an exacerbation;
- intracranial hemorrhage;
- bleeding in the digestive system;
- lactose intolerance or lack of lactase in the body;
- under 12;
- coronary bypass surgery;
- medical evidence of hyperkalemia;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding period;
- active kidney defects, their insufficiency;
- hypocoagulation, hemophilia, hemorrhagic diathesis and other bleeding problems;
- progressive liver disease, organ failure.
Other restrictions
In addition, doctors identify another group of patients to whom the drug can be prescribed, but with extreme caution. This list includes people with the following pathologies and conditions:
- heart failure;
- ischemic disease;
- first and second type of diabetes;
- cirrhosis of the liver combined with portal hypertension;
- old age;
- dyslipidemia;
- cerebrovascular pathologies;
- arterial hypertension;
- tobacco or alcohol addiction;
- peripheral vascular defects;
- anemia, leukopenia and other blood abnormalities of unknown pathogenesis;
- enteritis, gastric ulcer, colitis, gastritis, duodenal malformations;
- serious somatic problems;
- nephrotic syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia.
Besides everythingother things, exactly follow the doctor's instructions and closely monitor your well-being during the use of "Artrocam" should be people who take other medications, namely:
- oral glucocorticoids - "Prendnisolone";
- anticoagulants - "Warfarin";
- antiplatelet agents - acetylsalicylic acid, "Clopidogrel";
- selective inhibitors - Paroxetine, Citalopram, Sertraline, Fluoxetine.
Instructions for the use of "Artrocam"
According to reviews, the dosing regimen is assigned by a specialist on an individual basis. In this case, the doctor takes into account the patient's indications, the features of the course of pathologies and his body. It is best to take the minimum effective volume of the drug for the shortest course.
Arthrocam should be taken orally. It is strictly forbidden to exceed the recommended dosages.
For adolescents over 12 years of age and adult patients, doctors most often prescribe 0.2 g of the drug 3-4 times a day. If a quick effect is needed, this dosage can be doubled.
After the desired result is achieved, the dose of the drug is reduced to 0.6-0.8 g per day. The maximum allowable amount of medicine for adults taken at a time is 0.8 g. During the day, it is allowed to use no more than 1.2 g of Artrocam.
If, after several days of active use of the drug, the symptoms remain unchanged,stop further use of the drug and consult a doctor.
The course of treatment should not exceed a week.
According to patients, "Artrocam" can be used for functional abnormalities in the functioning of the kidneys and the presence of pathologies of the heart. However, the doctor must necessarily adjust the dosage.
Side effects
If the drug is used for other purposes or by people with contraindications, the development of negative reactions of the body is not excluded. This also applies to patients exceeding the maximum allowable dosage. According to reviews, Artrocam can provoke the development of a variety of side effects, the severity of which can be completely different.
- Nervous system: insomnia, irritability, nervousness, headache, depression, dizziness, anxiety, severe agitation, confusion, hallucinations. The development of aseptic meningitis is not excluded.
- From the digestive tract: loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, flatulence, vomiting, abdominal pain. Much less common is the appearance of dry mouth, irritation of the mucous membrane, hepatitis, pancreatitis, aphthous stomatitis.
- Cardiovascular system: heart failure, tachycardia, high blood pressure.
- Sense organs: sensation of ringing or noise in the ears, hearing loss.
- Visual organs: irritation and dryness of the eyes, nerve damage, swelling of the eyelids or conjunctiva, blurred vision,bifurcation.
- Allergy manifestations: skin rashes, anaphylactic shock, itching, bronchospasm, exudative erythema, rhinitis, Quincke's edema, dyspnea, eosinophilia.
- Hematopoietic system: leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, purpura.
- Respiratory system: shortness of breath, bronchospasm.
- Urinary system: nephritis, cystitis, polyuria, renal failure, edema.
If any of the above symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor.
Analogues of "Artrocam"
According to reviews, this drug very often has to be canceled due to side effects or contraindications. In fact, this medicine, according to users, is not suitable for many. In this case, the doctor is forced to choose a remedy with similar properties.
Most often "Artrocam" is replaced by such drugs:
- "Faspic";
- "Ibuprofen";
- "Ibusan";
- "Nurofen";
- "Ibuklin";
- "MIG 400".
But it is worth considering that these medicines are not completely identical to Artrocam. That is why their use should be agreed with the doctor.
The opinion of doctors and patients
Doctors consider this drug a reliable, proven remedy. After all, it gives a good analgesic effect. "Artrokam", byreviews of doctors, has a fairly rapid anti-inflammatory effect and at times reduces the severity of pain. This drug, according to doctors, does not cure the disease, but is great for eliminating symptoms. That is why it is often included in complex therapy.
As for the opinion of patients, here the situation is much more complicated. Some users talk about the high effectiveness of the drug, calling it an indispensable tool for exacerbations of arthrosis, arthritis and osteochondrosis. Other patients complain about the occurrence of side effects due to the use of Artrocam. According to reviews, it very often provokes the development of problems with the liver and urinary system. In addition, this drug has a huge list of contraindications. But when used correctly, Artrocam brings positive and, most importantly, quick results.
