Arthritis is an inflammatory process that primarily affects the fingers. The disease is accompanied by severe pain, especially in damp, cold weather or after prolonged rest or slight physical stress.
Arthritis can cause various injuries: fractures, dislocations, ruptures and sprains of ligaments and tendons. It is under such conditions that the prerequisites for the occurrence of the inflammatory process are created. To prevent its spread, you can use special ointments.
The cause of the disease can be various inflammatory processes: psoriasis, gonorrhea, as well as metabolic disorders, for example, gout.
Thus, depending on the cause, several main types of arthritis can be distinguished:
Therefore, after special studies, each patient is prescribed individual treatment, which is prescribed by a specialist.
Treatment for arthritis is a very long process that can last a lifetime from the moment the disease is diagnosed. Remissions alternate with a long period of the height of the disease. It is at these moments that the use of medications is necessary.
The course of treatment for arthritis depends on the degree of damage to the fingers and is complex. Doctors prescribe drug therapy: drug injections, tablets and ointments. Patients should not forget about physiotherapy, gymnastics and proper nutrition.
Since the main syndrome in arthritis is pain, to improve the quality of life, specialists prescribe various ointments to their patients. These drugs are especially effective in the initial stages of the disease.
The main function of these dosage forms is to reduce pain, swelling and redness around the finger joint. Therefore, such drugs belong to the group of anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs.
Diclofenac is most often used in the treatment of arthritis of the fingers. The ointment must be applied in a thin layer to the inflamed surface. At the same time, redness decreases significantly, swelling subsides, and finger movements become less painful.
“Ortofen” also contains diclofenac, so it is actively used in the treatment of arthritis of the fingers. When applied to an inflamed area, you need to gently rub the drug into the tissues of your fingers.
Diclofenac-based creams can be used without interruption for no more than 2 weeks. Then you need to take a break, otherwise persistent addiction will occur, and the next time you use the ointment there will be no effect.
Often, for arthritis, doctors prescribe Nimesulide ointment, which has an excellent anti-inflammatory effect. The main advantage of this ointment is that it does not contain steroids. But Nimesulide must be used for a long time. The effects will be noticeable only after a month of regular use.
Patients with arthritis of the fingers should understand that with long-term use of Nimesulide, peeling, itching and even a change in skin color may occur. All these changes must be urgently reported to your doctor, who can change the treatment regimen for arthritis.
To prevent the formation of inflammatory exudate in the area of the composition, it is worth using Dolgit ointment. It contains ibuprofen, which has an analgesic and anti-exudative effect. In addition, ibuprofen is able to inhibit the synthesis of inflammatory mediators, which leads to a decrease in redness and swelling.
In the initial stages of arthritis, you can use Ketorol ointment. It relieves pain well, but does not have an anti-inflammatory effect. This remedy does not affect the cause of the disease in the fingers, but will help the patient make his life easier.
Of course, arthritis cannot be overcome with ointments alone, but they can be used as an auxiliary treatment. In addition, it is very convenient to keep a tube of cream on hand so that you can use the product at any time at work or at home.
The ointments should be used 3-4 times a day; the composition should be rubbed onto the inflamed area carefully, without pressing on the skin. After the procedure, it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly so that particles of the medicine do not get into the eyes or mucous membranes of the mouth.
It should be understood that in case of inflammatory diseases of the joints of the hands, one should not self-medicate. Only an experienced specialist will make the correct diagnosis, and he will prescribe the most appropriate course of treatment. And if you follow all the doctor’s recommendations and take all the prescribed medications, you can live a full life even with arthritis of the hand joints.
To eliminate pain symptoms, a special ointment for arthritis will help. It is capable of delivering beneficial substances directly to the site of the disease. Acute arthritis is a fairly serious problem that is accompanied by severe pain, stiffness in the affected joint and swelling. Arthritis ointment is used both for emergency first aid and as part of complex therapy. There are a huge number of drugs that very successfully treat various joint pathologies. In this case, you can use not only pharmacy ointments, but also those prepared at home.
There are various ointments that are effectively used for arthritis and have an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and warming effect. Voltaren Emulgel ointment, which contains diclofenac, is good for arthritis and arthrosis. This drug is used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system; it quickly relieves even acute pain.
Fastum Gel is also a good drug, it helps cure complex inflammation and has virtually no side effects. It quickly and deeply penetrates the tissue and helps relieve symptoms in the shortest possible time. This remedy is excellent for relieving pain and restoring full motor activity.
Gel "DIP Relief" has a complex effect, because this product has a high-quality anti-inflammatory effect and relieves pain.
In order for the treatment to be most effective and efficient, you must first consult with a doctor who can select the appropriate remedy.
You can treat arthritis not only with pharmaceutical ointments, but also with those you prepare yourself.
A rub made with mustard and honey helps to get rid of arthritis of the knee joint. It is necessary to mix honey and mustard in equal proportions and add a little salt and baking soda to them. The finished mixture should be applied to sore joints, rubbing them thoroughly. Leave the product on for about an hour after application and then rinse off.
If you have arthritis of the knee joint, you can cope with it using a special ointment made from herbs. To prepare such a product you need fresh herbs, as well as butter or melted fat. In equal proportions, you need to mix the flowers of sweet clover, St. John's wort and hop cones. Grind all the plants thoroughly and mix, squeeze out the resulting juice, and then mix it with oil. Rub the resulting mixture into the affected joints; there is no need to wash it off afterwards.
Homemade ointment is excellent for treating knee arthritis, because it helps to quickly relieve even the most severe pain.
Knee pain hinders movement and can practically immobilize a person. To get rid of it you need an integrated approach:
If you have arthritis of the knee joint, then you should use warming ointments and creams, which perfectly restore the entire circulatory system. You can use various gels with medical bile, because they warm up not only the outside, but also affect the source of the disease itself.
For joint diseases, the use of chondroprotectors is indicated, which have an overall positive effect. They contain dimexide, which quickly penetrates the skin and eliminates existing inflammation. In addition, dimexide-based products can restore good joint mobility and can be used for prevention.
Arthritis can occur in a variety of joints. Ointments that need to be rubbed into the joint during the formation or exacerbation of arthritic nodes will help get rid of arthritis of the fingers. It is worth using a painkiller that will help significantly reduce pain. It is best to use ointments made on the basis of natural ingredients. Such drugs have virtually no side effects or contraindications, but you still need to consult a doctor first.
Not only painkillers, but also warming agents will help with foot arthritis. They contain red pepper, as well as snake or bee venom. These remedies are mainly aimed at increasing skin temperature, dilating blood vessels and ensuring high-quality blood circulation. Ointments fill joints with nutrients and improve metabolic processes in all tissues.
Additionally, it is worth using regenerating ointments, which in their composition are somewhat reminiscent of warming agents. They are based on snake or bee venom. Due to the effects of the components, local irritation of the affected area occurs, which affects blood flow not only to the joint itself, but also to adjacent tissues.
This type of ointment should not be used independently, because it contains toxins and, if used incorrectly, can lead to the development of complications. Before using this or that product, you should consult your doctor.
Acute or aching pain in the joints can unsettle every person for a long time. External agents - gels and ointments - will help alleviate the patient’s condition with arthritis and osteoarthritis, relieve symptoms, and relieve inflammation. Let's take a closer look at the composition, mechanism of action, indications, and features of the use of several popular drugs.
Joint diseases of various etiologies, in particular different types of arthritis, require the use of medications that can eradicate the root cause of the disease. Along with the prescribed treatment (NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, diet), doctors recommend local medications. Many ointments are universal and are used as additional therapy for osteoarthritis, gout, and arthritis.
Gels, creams and ointments have the following effects:
Attention! It will not be possible to completely cure a diseased joint with the help of local drugs, because the active substances penetrate the skin in minute doses - 5-7%.
Electrophoresis helps enhance the therapeutic effect. Moreover, local remedies should in no case be the basis of treatment or its only option.
Arthritis refers to all joint diseases characterized by an inflammatory process of various etiologies. The main symptom is pain, the location and intensity of which depends on the type of pathology. Swelling, stiffness of movement, and hyperemia often appear. In addition to basic therapy, local agents are prescribed - ointments, which include NSAIDs.
Let's take a closer look at the description of the most effective anti-inflammatory external agents for arthritis.
Dimethyl sulfoxide (10%) stops the inflammatory process by inhibiting the COX enzyme. The drug has an analgesic effect, reduces swelling and pain. Due to this, morning stiffness gradually disappears and the range of movements increases.
Indomethacin ointment is indicated for the treatment of arthritis, gout, and neuralgia. The drug will help overcome muscle pain and eliminate traumatic inflammation.
The ointment is applied in a thin layer twice a day. The dosage for adults is 2-3 cm of the drug; children from 6 to 12 years old are not recommended to apply more than 1 cm of the drug. The duration of therapy without consulting a doctor should not exceed two weeks. Do not apply the product to damaged skin. Make sure that the remaining ointment does not get on the mucous membranes or in the eyes.
Refrain from using the product in the following cases:
Side effects often include local allergic reactions in the form of itching and burning, redness of the skin.
Attention! Let me remind you that if you have any problem, you can seek advice from our specialists.
Advice! If itching and redness appear after applying the ointment, immediately remove the remaining product with a swab dipped in vegetable oil. NSAIDs do not dissolve in water.
Active ingredient: ibuprofen (5%). Indications and mechanism of action are similar to those with indomethacin. Ibuprofen ointment is very effective for glenohumeral polyarthritis. The dosage regimen for adults is 5 cm of medication; children under 14 years of age cannot use this drug. The ointment is applied 2-3 times a day to intact skin with massage movements.
The product for topical use is based on a new generation NSAID – Nimesulide. The active substance causes fewer adverse reactions, but is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, and the patient is under seven years of age. The drug is also prohibited for diabetes mellitus, liver disease, kidney disease, and heart failure. Indications and side effects are identical to other NSAIDs.
The dosage is 3 cm of ointment no more than 4 times a day. Application is carried out with careful movements without rubbing.
The active ingredients are ibuprofen and levomenthol. Features of use, contraindications, side effects are identical to the ointment described above. Levomenthol gives the drug a characteristic odor, causes local irritation (cooling) of the tissue, improving microcirculation in the vessels.
Attention! The drug can cause allergic reactions, bronchospasm, and eczema.
The medicine is applied with light movements of 3-5 cm 2-4 times a day.
The active substance is diclofenac sodium. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect due to the suppression of COX-1 and COX-2. Contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy, lactation, bleeding tendency, aspirin triad, and under 12 years of age. The ointment is applied by lightly rubbing 2-4 g 2-3 times a day. If the drug is used in conjunction with other NSAIDs containing Diclofenac, the total daily dose is taken into account.
It is important! During treatment with Diclofenac, increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation is possible.
Other NSAIDs - Ketoprofen, Piroxicam - can also be active components of ointments. The mechanism of action, methods of application and indications are similar to those described above. Ketoprofen is an excellent analgesic with activity twenty times greater than Ibuprofen.
The following external remedies are suitable for treating joints with arthritis:
Remember that wrapping the affected joint while using ointments is unacceptable.
Arthrosis is characterized by an inflammatory process accompanied by the destruction of cartilage and bone tissue. Treatment boils down to relieving pain and inflammation. For these purposes, NSAIDs and corticosteroids are prescribed (during the acute phase). Chondroprotectors and homeopathic preparations are effective in the treatment of arthrosis.
The components of these products serve to restore cartilage tissue. The course of treatment is at least six months.
The drug Chondroxide is a gel based on sodium chondroitin sulfate and dimexide. The combined effect of the drug relieves pain and inflammation, restores cartilage tissue, and slows the progression of the disease. The local remedy is applied to the affected joint 2-3 times a day. The course lasts 2-3 months and is resumed after a break.
On a note! Among the side effects of Chondroxide, allergies are possible. Allowed during pregnancy, lactation, and pediatrics.
Theraflex ointment consists of glucosamine and chondroitin, which can restore cartilage tissue and protect it from destruction. Camphor and peppermint oil provide local irritation, improve blood circulation, thereby easing pain and reducing inflammation. It is used similarly to Chondroxide, has the same side effects and contraindications.
External NSAID based on Ketoprofen, essential oils of lavender, neroli. It is used as other non-steroidal agents. Caution should be exercised by allergy sufferers, people with eczema and weeping dermatosis. Prohibited for children under 15 years of age and pregnant women. Not suitable for breastfeeding.
The main components are birch tar and xeroform antiseptic. The combination of these substances has a warming (irritating) and bacteriostatic effect. Apply under a sterile bandage twice a day. May cause an allergic reaction.
Herbal homeopathic medicine. The composition includes arnica, chamomile, witch hazel, echinacea, marigold and other herbs. Read the instructions carefully and do not use Traumeel S if you are allergic to any of the components.
A small amount of medicine is rubbed into the affected area 2-3 times a day. Can be used from 3 years old. Contraindications include autoimmune diseases, leukemia, HIV, tuberculosis.
Piroxicam-based external agent (NSAID). Not recommended for children under 14 years of age, asthmatics, pregnant women. It is used similarly to other local non-steroidal drugs.
At the initial stage of deforming arthrosis, treatment with ointments with NSAIDs and chondroprotectors gives positive dynamics. External medications help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. The second and third phases require surgical intervention (prosthetics), and relying on the help of ointments, creams and gels is already pointless.
Products for topical use with a warming effect contain salicylic acid derivatives and natural ingredients with irritating properties.
Due to heating, blood circulation increases, which allows the main substance to penetrate deeper into the required area. The distracting effect of irritating substances helps fight pain, relieves inflammation and swelling.
The most popular warming drugs include:
Contraindications for warming medications include local allergic reactions, acute inflammation, childhood, sensitive, damaged skin (you can get a serious burn).
Attention! Before the first application of any product, it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction.
Gout in the acute phase brings unbearable pain to a person, accompanied by fever and monoarthritis.
The International Classification of Medicines does not contain specific ointments for the treatment of gout, so drugs based on NSAIDs are used. It is important to choose a medicine that does not contain additional irritating components, since they are contraindicated in febrile conditions.
The composition includes plant components - fragrant Martinia extract, white willow extract, natural essential oils, vitamins. The components of the drug effectively eliminate swelling, pain, inflammation in gouty arthritis, and remove salts. The course of treatment is 30 days, lubricate the affected area twice a day. Contraindications include pregnancy, lactation, and individual intolerance. Allergic reactions may develop.
To eliminate pain in large joints, you will need a product that can penetrate deep into the tissue. The greatest effect can be expected from drugs based on Ketoprofen and Diclofenac. Other NSAIDs can be used in conjunction with phonophoresis.
The active substance - diclofenac - penetrates deeply into the affected tissue. The concentration exceeds the content in plasma by 20 times. You can find a description of the drug above.
The analgesic effect of the drug is much higher than that of other NSAIDs. The active component does not have a destructive effect on cartilage tissue. Concomitant therapy with anticoagulants or use for weeping skin lesions is unacceptable.
Analogs of Diclofenac and Ketoprofen are suitable for therapy - Diklak, Fastum, Voltaren and others. Dolgit, Fastum gel, Turpentine, and Indomethacin ointments are also effective.
If desired, local treatment of pain and inflammation in the joints can be carried out without “chemistry”, using home-made products.
The basis of the ointment is animal fat (badger, goose), solid vegetable oil (cocoa, coconut, shea butter, shea butter) or butter. Grind 15 g of propolis and place in a glass container along with the fat. Melt while stirring in a water bath, filter, add 50 ml of water.
Place the mixture in a glass container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator. After applying the medicine, wrap the sore joint. The course of treatment continues until symptoms disappear.
To prepare this ointment, you will need medicinal herbs - sweet clover, St. John's wort, hops, cinquefoil and comfrey roots. Amount of raw materials – 10 g each. Grind the components and add 100 g of Vaseline or other fatty base. Mix thoroughly in a glass jar, close the container and leave for 2-4 weeks. The product is suitable for rubbing and massaging the affected area.
In addition to the active substance, heparin ointment contains external anesthetics. Benzocaine has a local anesthetic effect. Benzyl nicotinate helps the absorption of heparin by dilating small blood vessels.
Good to know! Heparin ointment is not prescribed together with antihistamines and NSAIDs.
The active component promotes the resorption of blood clots and relieves inflammation. A local remedy for arthrosis is applied to the sore spot up to three times a day. The course of treatment is no more than a week. Violation of the integrity of the skin, ulcerative, necrotic processes, pregnancy are contraindications.
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Treatment of joint diseases requires an integrated approach. In addition to therapy with NSAIDs and glucocorticoids, medicinal ointments give good results. In order not to aggravate the course of the disease, it is better to consult a doctor who will help you choose a local remedy for each specific case.
Knee pain is a common reason for visiting an orthopedic doctor. Most people periodically encounter this problem throughout their lives.
The knee joint is large and complex in structure and performs a number of important motor functions. Due to the heavy load, it is the most vulnerable in the human musculoskeletal system.
Painful symptoms occur when walking or bending limbs and become increasingly distressing over time. The knee, hip and ankle joints bear the load of the entire body during movement and standing, therefore a person’s mobility, motor activity and performance depend on the biomechanics of these joints.
Pain and discomfort in the knee joint can occur during physical activity, walking, and even at rest.
At first, the pain is not clearly expressed and appears only after a long walk. But later the pain intensifies and persistent discomfort occurs. Problems begin to cause noticeable concern: knee pain persists day and night. There is limited mobility, difficulty walking, climbing and descending.
The main causes of pain in the knee joint are serious injuries (damage to the meniscus, ligaments, tendons, displacement of the patella, meniscopathy) or diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
Modern treatment methods are focused on achieving maximum results with minimal side effects. External agents play an important role in the general concept of treatment of joint diseases.
Creams, ointments, gels, decoctions, lotions are aimed at quickly relieving pain and inflammation in the joints. Medicines act in the area of application and do not affect the rest of the body.
External remedies have been successfully used since ancient times to treat various joint ailments. Natural medicinal substances such as snake and bee venom, propolis, tinctures and ointments from willow bark and willow (which contain salicylates that have an anti-inflammatory effect) have become widespread in modern medicine.
A properly selected ointment not only allows you to get rid of joint pain, but also increases the effectiveness of basic treatment with medications and injections. External remedies are safer, help the patient achieve relief and maintain a state of remission.
According to the current classification (approved by WHO and adopted in Russia), all local drugs for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system are divided into 4 main groups:
The active ingredients of these medications have large molecules that cannot penetrate skin cells and affect tissue, so it is better to use chondroprotectors not externally, but in the form of injections.
With arthritis of the knee joint, pain, thickening and redness occur at the site of the inflammatory process.
To relieve pain symptoms from knee arthritis, ointments and gels based on NSAIDs are used. They are easily rubbed in and have a pronounced analgesic effect.
Most often, the following ointments are used for local treatment of knee arthritis:
Regenerating ointments have a good effect for treating inflammation of the knee joints: Viparin, Cobratoxan, Apizatron, Ungapiven and others.
Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is treated using complex therapy. External preparations play a special role in drug treatment. Ointments for joints are made from natural ingredients and have minimal side effects.
For arthrosis of the knee joint, the following ointments are used:
Properly selected ointment successfully relieves pain and reduces the inflammatory process. Unlike injections, ointments and gels are convenient to use, act locally and help avoid negative effects on the liver.
Painful symptoms associated with joint diseases are especially difficult for older people to tolerate. The modern range of pharmaceutical products is so rich that it does not allow older people to choose the necessary medicine that suits the indications and price.
For older people, not only the effectiveness is important, but also the availability of the product; in terms of price-quality ratio, we have chosen three inexpensive pain-relieving ointments that are suitable for relieving pain and inflammation from the knee joints:
In childhood and adolescence, diseases associated with inflammation of the joints occur. Arthrosis can also occur - degenerative-dystrophic changes in which articular cartilage can be destroyed.
Symptoms of such processes are pain and a characteristic crunching and clicking sound in the knees when moving. Rheumatoid arthritis can occur after a cold, acute respiratory viral infection, flu, or sore throat.
Self-treatment of joints in children is not allowed; special examination and therapy under the supervision of a doctor are required.
An effective and safe drug for the treatment of joints in children is Collagen Ultra. It can be used to treat children over 12 years of age in combination with drug therapy prescribed by a doctor.
The modern range of ointments for restoring the musculoskeletal system is quite wide. The spectrum of therapeutic action of these external drugs covers pathological symptoms resulting from injuries or chronic diseases.
Popular drugs in the treatment of knee and other moving joints are:
In addition to the listed external medications, homeopathic ointments and gels based on herbs (ledum, belladonna, St. John's wort, arnica, etc.) are widely used.
The choice of specific medications is made by a doctor based on medical history, clinical and functional examinations. In the presence of chronic pain, the cause and nature of the pathology (referred, neuropathic or central) are established, after which therapeutic treatment is prescribed.
Any remedy should be prescribed taking into account the state of the patient’s body systems. In case of cardiovascular diseases, taking NSAIDs poses a risk of vascular complications. In this case, opioids and Paracetamol are better suited for pain relief.
For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and internal bleeding, NAS is prescribed with proton pump inhibitors (Omeprazole).
In case of severe pain that does not subside after the use of painkillers, the infectious nature of the disease should be excluded. For acute pain, muscle relaxants and local anesthesia will be effective.
The most well-known non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in ampoules for injection into the joint are:
These drugs have a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, but have a number of general contraindications and side effects.
According to modern research, intramuscular administration and oral administration of drugs are equally effective, as they provide the same bioavailability of the drug. Therefore, the side effects when treated with tablets and injections are almost the same.
Examples of NSAID painkillers in tablets:
Combined painkillers:
When treating joint diseases of various etiologies, general rules should be followed. The main principle of treatment of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and diseases of the knee joint, in particular, is complexity (a combination of drug treatment, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, manual therapy).
Among the main areas of treatment are the following:
It should be remembered that there is no single, universal treatment option even for the same disease. In each individual case, it is important to take into account not only the nature of the disease, the degree of its development, but also the general condition of the person, the presence of chronic diseases or other pathologies of the functioning systems of the body.
The choice of medications in each case should be made by a doctor! Self-prescription is unacceptable; any action aimed at drug treatment must be coordinated with a specialist and uncontrolled use of drugs must be avoided.
Treatment of the musculoskeletal system of the body requires a preliminary thorough examination, consultation with specialists and comprehensive measures aimed at strengthening the body’s immune system, timely comprehensive therapy and the development of a healthy lifestyle program.
Suppressing inflammation is an important aspect in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Elimination of inflammation leads to reduction of pain. However, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not cure the disease. Other medications are usually used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
If osteoarthritis develops, there is no need to use an anti-inflammatory drug. Because with osteoarthritis (usually a painful process), there is minor inflammation. In fact, the inflammatory process develops only at some stages of osteoarthritis.
There are two main categories of anti-inflammatory drugs used for arthritis. Each drug contains cortisone or cortisone-like substances such as prednisone, which is synthesized from human hormones. These substances effectively cope with inflammation. But with long-term use, cortisone causes significant side effects.
Another category of anti-inflammatory drugs does not contain cortisone. These medications are called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These include the most widely used drugs in the world (aspirin, ibuprofen) and many more powerful anti-inflammatory drugs available only by prescription.
These medications fall into two groups: the traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen, and the newer COX-2 inhibitors celecoxib and rofecoxib.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have two main functions.
Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, buffered aspirin, and ibuprofen, are prescribed to relieve pain. In case of osteoarthritis, they can be taken in small doses to reduce the intensity of pain. These painkillers also relieve other mild pain, such as headaches and menstrual pain.
In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help reduce inflammation and its pathological effects. Despite the slight differences between the groups of these drugs, they have the same effect on the inflammatory process. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs block the secretion of an enzyme (cyclooxygenase), which enhances the secretion of prostaglandins (chemical compounds in the blood and tissues that are pathogenetic in the process of inflammation).
Since different patients have differences in the course of arthritis, the selection of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is individual. Those drugs that are suitable for a particular person may not be suitable for other patients, and vice versa. Therefore, these drugs are selected based on the following criteria:
There are many medications (prescription and over-the-counter) available to treat arthritis. Like all non-steroidal drugs, they must be taken taking into account all criteria, even aspirin. These drugs can cause severe and potentially dangerous side effects, including stomach ulcers and bleeding from ulcers.
Aspirin and its derivatives are available in three forms - pure, buffered and coated. Buffered and coated forms reduce potential gastric lining inflammation and acidity. A small dose of aspirin (two 325 mg tablets every 4 hours) is usually sufficient for daily use. This is the usual dose for osteoarthritis.
Currently, aspirin is rarely prescribed to relieve arthritis pain. But when using it for rheumatoid arthritis, it is necessary to maintain a constant level of aspirin in the bloodstream (up to 12 regular aspirin tablets per day). This amount of the drug cannot be used to eliminate headaches.
In addition to aspirin and similar drugs, three other non-steroidal drugs are commercially available. They are an alternative if it is impossible to take aspirin.
The warnings for these drugs are the same as for aspirin. These drugs can be used effectively in cases of mild pain without consulting a doctor. When treating rheumatoid arthritis, consultation with a doctor is advisable.
Some non-steroidal drugs should be taken according to certain rules: you cannot take several tablets at once; It is acceptable to take only one or two tablets per day.
Ultimately, taking these non-steroidal drugs is convenient because you can forget about the aspirin regimen, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations.
Non-steroidal drugs with a single dose:
When using other non-steroidal drugs, it is necessary to take more than one tablet. In this case, you cannot use the same number of tablets (as when taking aspirin). These drugs are listed below:
These and other drugs provide the full spectrum of action of anti-inflammatory drugs. If it is impossible to take aspirin, other drugs are prescribed.
“Anti-inflammatory drugs for arthritis” and other articles from the Arthritis section
What are the most effective anti-inflammatory drugs for joint diseases? What are their benefits, and are they harmful? How do these medications affect the disease and condition of the joints, as well as the body as a whole? This is what we will talk about in this article.
Warning: self-medication can harm your body! Take only medications prescribed by your doctor. Before using any medications, be sure to consult your doctor!
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most important groups of medications for the treatment of diseases such as arthritis and osteoarthritis. The main function of these drugs is to reduce the level of inflammation in the joints, as well as reduce painful symptoms.
Unlike hormonal anti-inflammatory medications (corticosteroids), NSAIDs do not contain hormones and have much fewer side effects on the body as a whole.
1. Despite their relative safety, most NSAIDs cannot be taken for long periods, since they have significant side effects and are contraindicated in many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, and cardiovascular system.
2. Anti-inflammatory drugs should not be used if the patient currently or in the past has had diseases such as gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and colitis. Unfortunately, this group of drugs has an extremely negative effect on the mucous membranes, causing inflammation and even the formation of ulcers.
3. These medications should also be taken with great caution if you have kidney and liver diseases. NSAIDs have a strong effect on renal blood flow, causing water and sodium retention, which can provoke not only an increase in blood pressure, but also serious disruption of the renal apparatus, as well as the liver.
4. Sometimes some people may experience individual reactions of intolerance or hypersensitivity to anti-inflammatory drugs, so even in the absence of the diseases listed above, you should start taking them very carefully and in small doses, gradually.
5. Before taking the product, read all the instructions for it very carefully and act only in accordance with it.
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6. In order to reduce the negative effect of NSAIDs on the gastric mucosa, take the tablets with as much liquid as possible - preferably a whole glass of water. When drinking, try to use only water, because other liquids may affect the absorption of the medicine.
7. Be careful not to take two or even three different NSAIDs at the same time. This is unlikely to increase the medicinal effect, but the number of side effects can easily multiply.
8. Drugs in this group are highly not recommended to be taken during pregnancy. If you need to take such medications, you should definitely discuss this with your doctor!
9. While taking medications from the NSAID group, it is recommended to refrain from drinking alcohol, since this greatly increases the negative effect on the gastric mucosa.
10. And finally, the most important advice: try not to self-medicate and take medications to treat joints, including these, only as prescribed by a doctor and under his supervision! This will allow you to avoid many complications when taking these medications and at the same time achieve maximum therapeutic effect.
All NSAIDs are divided into 2 large groups: cyclooxygenase inhibitors of type 1 and type 2, abbreviated as COX-1 and COX-2.
This is not only the very first drug discovered from this group of drugs, but also one of the oldest drugs in general: it continues to be used and prescribed, despite the fact that it has been around for more than a hundred years, and there are now many other synthesized and more effective drugs. Treatment of osteoarthritis often begins with aspirin.
Despite the fact that this remedy is effective in many areas of medicine, it is usually rather weak for the treatment of arthrosis and arthritis, and, as a rule, it is quickly replaced with other medications, or even treatment is started with other medications.
Aspirin should be taken with caution if you have blood disorders, as it slows down blood clotting.
Perhaps one of the most popular NSAIDs, created back in the 60s. Available in both tablet and ointment form. This remedy for the treatment of arthrosis combines both high anti-pain activity and good anti-inflammatory properties.
It is produced under the names Voltaren, Naklofen, Ortofen, Diclak, Diclonac P, Vurdon, Olfen, Dolex, Dikloberl, Clodifen and others.
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This drug for the treatment of joints is slightly inferior in its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect to other medications, including, for example, indomethacin, but is quite well tolerated.
This product is produced under the names Ibuprom, Advil, Reumafen, Nurofen, Faspik, MIG-400, Bonifen, Brufen, Ibalgin, Solpaflex, Burana, Dolgit, Bolinet, etc.
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In terms of its effect on inflammation, this is one of the most powerful; the analgesic effect of its use is also quite high.
Available in 25 mg tablets, gel, ointments, and rectal suppositories.
It has a fairly decent list of side effects, but is considered a highly effective drug for arthritis and arthrosis of the joints, and in addition, it is quite cheap (the cost of the tablet form, depending on the number of tablets, ranges from 15 to 50 rubles per pack).
This active substance can be supplied by various pharmaceutical companies under the names Metindol, Indovis EC, Indotard, Indocollir, Indovazin, etc.
In addition to the drugs listed above, the group of drugs of the first type, non-selective NSAIDs, i.e. COX-1, includes a drug such as ketoprofen. In terms of the strength of its action, it is close to ibuprofen, and is available in the form of tablets, gel, aerosol, cream, solutions for external use and for injection, rectal suppositories (suppositories).
You can buy this product under the trade names Artrum, Febrofid, Ketonal, OKI, Artrosilen, Fastum, Bystrum, Flamax, Flexen and others.
This group of NSAIDs has a more selective effect on the body, due to which there are much fewer side effects on the gastrointestinal tract, and the tolerability of these drugs increases. In addition, it is generally accepted that some COX-1 drugs can negatively affect the condition of cartilage tissue. Medicines from the COX-2 group do not have this feature, and they are considered to be good drugs for arthrosis.
However, not everything is so rosy: many of the drugs in this group, without affecting the stomach, can negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
Drugs in this group include medications such as meloxicam, nimesulide, celecoxib, etoricoxib (Arcoxia) and others.
One of the most well-known products with this active ingredient is movalis. The main advantage of this remedy is that, unlike diclofenac or indomethacin, it can be taken for a long time - many months and even years (of course, under regular medical supervision).
Meloxicam is available in the form of tablets, rectal suppositories, ointment and solution for intramuscular administration. Meloxicam (Movalis) tablets are good because they act for a long time, and it is enough to take just one tablet throughout the day - in the morning, or, for example, at night.
Other trade names of this active ingredient are Artrosan, Movasin, Mesipol, Amelotex, Melox, Meloflam, Mirlox, Bi-ksikam, Mixol-od, Lem, Melbek and Melbek-forte, Mataren, and, of course, the most famous in our country Movalis.
The drug was originally developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer under the name Celebrex.
It has a fairly powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect in arthritis and arthrosis, while giving virtually no side effects from the gastric mucosa and the gastrointestinal tract as a whole. The medicine comes in 100 and 200 mg capsules.
In addition to the fact that nimesulide has sufficient anti-pain and anti-inflammatory effects for the treatment of joint arthrosis, it has antioxidant properties and slows down the action of substances that destroy cartilage tissue, collagen fibers and proteoglycans.
This medication has many different forms of release: gel for external use, tablets for oral administration and lozenges, granules for preparing a solution, etc.
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Nimesulide is produced under the trade names Aulin, Rimesid, Nise, Mesulide, Nimegesik, Aktasulide, Nimika, Flolid, Aponin, Koxtral, Nimid, Prolide, etc.
Its form is best known in our country under the brand name Arcoxia. If the drug is taken in suitable, not very high dosages (up to 150 mg per day), then the effect on the gastric mucosa of this drug is very small - like other representatives of COX-2. For arthrosis of the joints, Arcoxia is usually prescribed at a dose of 30-60 mg per day.
Since a medicine in this group can have a pronounced negative effect on the cardiovascular system, constant blood pressure checks should be carried out in the first days and weeks of taking this medicine.
And, of course, this drug should be taken only on the recommendation of a doctor and under his supervision.
Please note: even if you are using the newest and highest quality non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, remember that these drugs DO NOT TREAT arthritis and arthrosis of the joints: they are only needed to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, after which physical therapy can be carried out and applied other treatment methods.
In order to stop the development of the disease and generally be treated correctly, you need to see a doctor and take comprehensive treatment, which includes taking medications from other groups, including chondroprotectors!
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