Reopirin in the treatment of osteochondrosis - a review of the drug
Reopirin belongs to the drugs, without which the treatment of the acute stage of osteochondrosis is not complete. It is designed for short-term use for the relief of acute pain, inflammation and spasm.
Pharmacological action of the drug
Reopirin refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, list B. This is a combined drug, the action of which is aimed at pain relief, elimination of inflammation. Reopirin also has antipyretic properties.
The pharmacological action of the drug is aimed at reducing perception in pain centers, inhibiting the transmission of pain impulses and neuronal excitability in the center of thermoregulation.
The drug gives good tolerability if it is administered three times at a dosage of 5 ml. Its high level of anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects makes it possible to apply to practicing physicians of various profiles (therapists, neuropathologists, gynecologists).
Composition and form of release
The medicinal substance is available in liquid form (injectable solution) and solid form (pellets).
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The drug Reopirin consists of two active active ingredients - aminophenazone and sodium phenylbutazone.
One dragee contains 125 mg of a combination of active ingredients.
The liquid dosage form of the drug contains a combination of active ingredients in the amount of 750 mg.
Indications for use
The course of treatment with the drug Reopirin prescribed for acute inflammation:
- osteochondrosis in the acute stage;
- non-infectious arthritis;
- inflammatory pathologies of the joints and extra-articular tissues;
- polyneuritis;
- neuralgia;
- adnexitis, parametritis;
- pericarditis;
- lumbago.
Contraindications
The drug Reopirin is not prescribed for the treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, cardiopathies, with congenital and acquired heart defects, organic disorders in the liver and kidneys, severe neurological disorders, diseases of the hematopoietic system.
The drug is not prescribed to children under the age of seven, as well as to pregnant and lactating women.
side properties
The drug Reopirin, belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is prescribed to a fairly large number of patients with rheumatic, neurological and other pathologies.
Despite the fact that the medicinal substance is quite effective, it has certain disadvantages.
In some patients with gastric diseases, short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may develop induced gastropathy.
Other side effects of the drug include:
- retention of water and sodium salts;
- decrease in leukocyte level;
- dyspepsia in the form of vomiting, nausea, bloating.
In people with a tendency to allergic manifestations, itching, urticaria, skin rashes are possible.
Dosage and overdose
For the treatment of rheumatic diseases, the drug is taken in tablets with a dosage of 4 to 6 tablets daily.
To stop acute inflammatory processes and pain syndrome, Reopirin is administered intramuscularly in one ampoule daily or every other day.
In the treatment of gynecological disorders, Reopirin in injection form is prescribed according to the scheme: one intramuscular injection of the drug with 5 ml of Reopirin with an interval of 4 days.
In pediatric practice, older children and adolescents are prescribed Reopirin 1 / 2-1 tablets three times a day, in injections of 0.5-1.0 ml of the drug intramuscularly daily or every other day.
Numerous clinical trials that were conducted with Reopiran proved that three times the average daily dose of 5 ml of the drug substance has a high degree of safety.
- bouts of vomiting;
- psychomotor agitation (motor restlessness, speech arousal, mood changes);
- convulsions.
In the event that a severe overdose of Reopiran was allowed, acute renal or hepatic insufficiency, cardiovascular insufficiency may develop.
Reopirin in the treatment of osteochondrosis
The drug is used in the complex treatment of an acute, pronounced stage of osteochondrosis.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic drug is prescribed in injectable form.
Treatment is supplemented with novocaine blockades, injections.
To enhance the effect of painkillers, B vitamins are prescribed in the form of subcutaneous injections. You can read more about vitamins for osteochondrosis.
Reopirin at the acute stage of osteochondrosis is prescribed intramuscularly at a dosage of 5 ampoules every other day, or daily.
Instructions for use
Instructions for use of ampoules
The injection solution at a dosage of 5 ml is injected deeply intramuscularly, slowly.
With intramuscular administration of Reopirin, the risk of developing a post-injection abscess is extremely high.
Therefore, injections should be carried out by an experienced specialist under aseptic conditions, strictly in the upper-outer quadrant of the gluteal muscle with the patient in a horizontal position, and using a long needle.
Instructions for use of tablets
Reopirin in the form of a dragee is prescribed as a maintenance treatment after the acute stage of the disease has been stopped.
Assign 1 tablet of Reopirin 3 or 4 times a day.
Price for Reopirin
The drug in Russia can only be purchased through the pharmacy chain by prior order. Estimated cost 245-280 rubles.
Analogs substitutes
The drug has no absolute analogues.
Pyrabutol, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic effects, is close to the analogues of Reopirin in terms of the main active ingredients.
The components of the drug: phenylbutazone, aminophenazone, trimekain. Available in ampoules and dragees. Produced by the concern Leciva (Czech Republic).
An incomplete analogue of Reopirin is Butadione. It is used exclusively for a short course of treatment or as a backup when other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective. The main active ingredient is phenylbutazone. Produced by the Gedeon Richter concern in Hungary
Available in the form of ointments and tablets.
Precautionary measures
Reopirin belongs to list B - potent drugs. They are released only by prescription, with prescribed dosages and duration of treatment.
