"Analgin": analogues."Baralgin M", "Optalgin-Teva", "Tempalgin."Instructions for use, indications
The classic analgesic, which can be found in every medicine cabinet, is "Analgin."Despite the fact that in many countries he was banned from using, domestic specialists continue to practice his appointment. Before using, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the contraindications and side effects that Analgin can cause. Analgesics of painkillers have a similar therapeutic effect and at the same time are safer for the body. It should be remembered that such drugs can only bring temporary relief and do not affect the cause of the development of pain syndrome.
"Analgin": description of
Many people know an unpleasant sensation of headache or toothache, which you want to get rid of as soon as possible. Most often for these purposes use analgin. Injections, suppositories and tablets metamizol sodium - the main active substance - can eliminate even a pronounced pain syndrome.
"Analgin" is a powerful analgesic non-narcotic agent of synthetic origin. It is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. The effect of anesthesia is achieved due to the obstruction of pain impulses.
The active substance provides antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It can be found in other medicines. The drug can be purchased in the form of tablets( 0.5 g) and a solution for injection( 25 and 50%)."Analgin-Akos" is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company and has the same active component.
"Analgin": indications for prescribing
In medical practice metamizole sodium is very popular. The therapeutic effect of the drug is based on suppressing the pain syndrome without affecting the mental state. In inflammatory processes, it is also advisable to take "Analgin".The injections are somewhat faster than the tablet form.
According to the instructions, the analgesic can be prescribed under the following pathological conditions:
- pronounced dental or headache;
- migraine;
- pancreatitis in the acute stage;
- fever;
- colic( intestinal, renal, hepatic);
- injuries, injuries, bruises;
- menstrual pain;
- postoperative pain;
- neuralgia;
- acute respiratory infections.
To quickly reduce the high body temperature in medical practice, a lytic mixture( triad) is used: analgin, papaverine and diphenhydramine. The main component is analgin, which provides relief of pain and heat. To avoid the development of an allergic reaction, additionally used dimedrol. Papaverin, in turn, relieves spasm and dilates the vessels, thereby enhancing the effect of metamizole sodium. The dosage of the lytic mixture is calculated depending on the age of the patient.
Contraindications and side effects of
Specialists in foreign countries refused to use such a drug as "Analgin".Analogues, in contrast to the original means, have much less side effects. During the research it was found that the use of "Analgin" can provoke the development of a severe immune disease - agranulocytosis. In addition, the drug often causes an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria, itching of the skin, bronchospastic syndrome, anaphylactic shock.
If intolerance of components in the composition, pregnancy, hepatic and renal failure, anemia, leukopenia, hematopoiesis is not prescribed "Analgin".
Analogues of
Drug substitutes may be prescribed if the patient has contraindications to taking "Analgin", or against the background of side effects. No less effective are the following drugs:
- "Baralgin-M".
- Spazmalgon.
- Tempalgin.
- "Pentalgin".
The listed medicines contain sodium metamizole, but do not cause such serious side effects.
If patients need to eliminate symptoms of fever, aspirin is often prescribed to patients."Analgin" has no less pronounced antipyretic properties and can cope with fever in children and adults. However, apply it with an island.
The drug "Spazmalgon"
At present, pharmaceutical companies offer a huge number of drugs that can save a person from different types of pain syndrome."Spazmalgon" is considered by many as an effective tool. It is a popular and effective substitute for analgin. As active ingredients, metamizole sodium( 500 mg), pitofenol( 5 mg) and fenpiverinium bromide( 100 μg) are used. The dosage of active substances may differ depending on the form of release of the drug( injection or tablets).
Analgesic and antipyretic effect has metamizole. With a pronounced pain syndrome, vasodilation can be relieved by pituophenol. Blocks painful impulses and relaxes the smooth muscles of the third component - fenpiverinia bromide.
With a severe pain syndrome, many patients prefer to take "Analgin".The indications for the appointment of Spazmalgon at the same time are practically the same. Tablets and injections will be no less effective in different types of pain, infectious and inflammatory processes, accompanied by high body temperature.
When is it forbidden to take Spazmalgon?
Contraindications include hypersensitivity to pyrazolone derivatives, heart failure, tachycardia, renal or hepatic insufficiency, pregnancy and lactation. Do not prescribe a drug to reduce the temperature in children younger than 6 years.
Symptoms of an overdose of
Doctors warn about the need to monitor dosages based on metamizole. Regular intake of increased dosage can lead to serious consequences.
In case of an overdose, there is an increase in heart rate, nausea, vomiting. The patient has a noise in the ears, anuria. With long-term treatment with "Analgin" and its analogs, the composition of blood can change - the number of white blood cells will decrease. This leads to the development of agranulocytosis.
"Baralgin" - what kind of tool?
The drug "Baralgin-M" is considered to be a strong analgesic. The medicine is able to cope even with severe pain. In the non-narcotic analgesic preparation there is metamizol sodium( active ingredient), macrogol and magnesium stearate.
The drug is available in the form of injections and tablets. The latter are most popular among patients. The pain syndrome can be managed within 15-20 minutes after taking the medication. The analgesin also has the same rapid therapeutic effect. Analogues based on metamizol sodium perfectly cope with toothache and even migraine.
The dosage of the drug will depend on the severity of the pain syndrome and the patient's age. The minimum dose for adult patients and children over 15 years is 1 tablet( 500 mg).In a day adults can take no more than 3000 mg. The drug can be used in the treatment of neuralgia, myalgia, sciatica, after surgical interventions.
Special considerations for the use of
Caution is advised to take the drug to persons who have impaired liver or kidney function. In patients with bronchial asthma, an increased sensitivity to the active component may develop in the history of taking Baralgina-M.
With prolonged treatment with the drug, a patient is prescribed a blood test to prevent the development of agranulocytosis. It is forbidden to take a remedy on the basis of metamizole, if a person uses oral contraceptives, antidepressants. Incompatible "Baralgin" with penicillins, derivatives of phenothiazine.
"Tempalgin"
On the basis of metamizole sodium another effective remedy is being produced, which is often replaced by "Analgin" - the preparation "Tempalgin".An additional active ingredient in the formulation is triacetomin, which can prolong the therapeutic effect of metamizole. In addition to a pronounced analgesic and antipyretic effect, the drug also has a weak sedative effect.
Substitute "Analgin" can be used in case of mild and moderate pain syndrome. It should be borne in mind that with severe pain the medicine will not bring relief. Therefore, "Tempalgin" and similar medications should be prescribed by a doctor depending on the type of ailment.
An analgetic-antipyretic is not prescribed for children under 14 years of age and for pregnant women. If it is necessary to treat Tempalgin during breastfeeding, lactation should be temporarily stopped. After the end of the course of therapy, it is resumed, but not earlier than 48 hours later.
"Optalgin-Teva"
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug from the group of pyrazolone derivatives is the preparation "Optalgin".The French pharmaceutical company "Teva" is engaged in the production of medicines. You can buy medication in the form of tablets, drops for oral use and injection solution.
"Optalgin", according to the instructions, can be taken with moderate and severe headaches. Effectively, and with acute dental pain, algodismenore. Indication for the appointment is also a fever caused by an infectious and inflammatory process, an insect bite.
In pediatric practice, Optalgin is used to relieve fever in children older than three months. Dosage is calculated depending on the age and severity of the patient's condition.