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Osteoarthritis is undoubtedly one of the most painful and hindering everyday functioning diseases. There are various formulations to help relieve her symptoms, and one of them is Arthryl Injectable Solution. It has a positive effect on the cartilage and thus brings significant relief to patients with degeneration of the joints.
Arthryl – composition and action
Arthryl is a preparation that has a positive effect on cartilage, thanks to which it helps to alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis. The active substance used in its production is glucosamine – an amino sugar that occurs naturally in the human body. Glucosamine co-creates molecules of glycosaminoglycans, i.e. compounds that together with proteins form the so-called proteoglycans – an extremely important component of connective tissue, also the basic substance of cartilage. Glucosamine can stimulate the process of glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan biosynthesis, which in turn can have a beneficial and protective effect on cartilage. Composed of leku Arthryl there is also an auxiliary substance – lidocaine.
Lek Arthryl it is used to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee in patients for whom oral glucosamine is contraindicated.
Arthryl – dosage
Lek Arthryl Always use according to the doctor’s instructions. Combine the content of the brown ampoule A in one syringe with the content of the colorless ampoule B and use the resulting solution immediately. The yellowish color of the solution does not affect the effectiveness of the drug.
It is recommended to use 1 or 2 ampoules intramuscularly, 3 times a week, for a period of 4 to 6 weeks under strict supervision of the attending physician. The manufacturer of Arthryl is MEDA Pharma.
Note: The drug can not be taken by children, as well as by pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is necessary to inform the doctor about other diseases, especially such as asthma, myasthenia gravis, hypovolemia, diabetes mellitus and porphyria as well as chronic medications (mainly coumarin anticoagulants, hydantoin derivatives, class III antiarrhythmics, cimetidine, beta-blockers, relaxants) muscles) due to the risk of adverse drug interactions.
Arthryl – possible side effects
While in use leku Arthryl side effects may occur. Often (up to 1 in 10 people) headache, drowsiness, tiredness, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain and indigestion are observed. Rash, erythema and itching may occur uncommonly (may affect up to 10 in 100 people).
Arthryl – replacement
Due to the specificity of the application leku Arthryl there is no replacement in the same form. There are, however, preparations with a similar composition in oral form (such as Flexove, Artresan or Probeven), intended for patients who have no contraindications to the oral use of glucosamine.