Analgin: indications for use, side effects

Analgin is a synthetic, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug, analgesic, non-narcotic agent, rarely giving side effects. Reduces pain, does not have a detrimental effect on the psyche. Based on a chemical substance - metamizole sodium. Excipients: calcium stearate, starch, refined sugar.

In what situations do they take analgin

Indications for the use of analgin are pains of various origins (dental, pain in the pelvic area, colic, burn pain, injuries, pain after surgery, and helps from). Analgin is prescribed for neuritis, neuralgia, radiculitis, rheumatism; It is even used to lower the temperature during fevers (flu, etc.).

The analgesic properties of analgin are lower than those of drugs, therefore, with severe pain (extensive burn lesions, surgical interventions, cancers) it is ineffective. Main indications: mild to moderate pain. The location of the immediate source of pain does not really matter.

Drug properties and release options

Easily absorbed, highly soluble in water, it is best used in cases where you need to quickly increase the concentration of the drug in the blood. Since it does not irritate tissues, injection solutions are used. Poorly soluble in ethyl alcohol. Insoluble in ethyl ether.

It is produced in tablets of white, slightly yellowish color, bitter taste, flat-cylindrical shape; rectal suppositories, ampoules with injection solutions.

How to take analgin correctly? From 240-500 mg per day, taken up to three times, once no more than 1 g (intravenously and intramuscularly).

One-year-old babies are allowed injections into the muscle, while it must be taken into account that the body temperatures of the child and the solution must match. If the daily amount of the drug is more than 1 gram, then intravenous use of the drug is indicated, but conditions must be created for anti-shock therapy.

Candles are prescribed for both adults and children. In this case, after completing the procedure, you need to take a comfortable lying position.

Side effects on organs and systems:

• kidney function is disturbed, nephritis, the color gamma of urine changes (redness) and other acute deterioration of the kidneys;
• various allergies (urticaria, etc.);
• on the part of the hematopoietic organs - the number of leukocytes, granulocytes decreases, the composition of peripheral blood changes;
• as a result of intramuscular injection, inflammatory seals are formed, when taking a large amount, shortness of breath, tinnitus, weakness, drowsiness and many others are observed.

Advice! Treatment for side effects: activated charcoal, laxatives for gastric lavage, forced diuresis.

When analgin is canceled:

• if the temperature rises when using analgin, chills, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or the external genitalia, anus become inflamed;
• patients with bronchial asthma, angioedema; if there is intolerance to dyes and preservatives, intolerance to ethyl alcohol;
• with chronic urticaria;
• with individual intolerance;
• carefully prescribed to patients with pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
• pregnant and breastfeeding;
• people whose work is related to the management of transport or technology (high doses reduce the speed of reaction and concentration).

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