Revmoxicam in injections is a popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has a selective effect. The medicine has a quick effect, while having a very small list of contraindications and side effects.
Composition of injections to Revmoxicam
The main active substance in injections is meloxicam. Typically, in 1 ml of the drug contains 10 mg. As additional components in the preparation Revmoxicam added:
- purified water;
- glycine;
- meglumine;
- sodium chloride;
- glycofurol;
- poloxamer 188;
- solution of sodium hydroxide.
When are the injections of Revmoxicam shown?
Thanks to the competent combination of all the components described above, injections can have a pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipiric effect.
According to the instruction, Revmoxicam in injections is indicated for use in patients who are diagnosed with various degenerative-inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The most effective medication for osteoarthritis and arthrosis. Many doctors prescribe it and as part of complex therapy during the fight against rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis.
Since Revmoxicam in injections is a rather strong remedy, it is prescribed mostly only when the tablets or suppositories are ineffective.
Rules for the use of the drug Revmoxicam in pricks
Injections should be administered only by intramuscular injection. It is advisable to inject in the upper outer quadrant. For each patient, the dosage is selected individually. The usual dose is 0.75 - 1.5 ml of medication once a day.
Unfortunately, you can not use Revmoxicam for everyone. The main contraindications include:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the formulation;
- asthma;
- nasal polyps;
- a recent hemorrhagic stroke;
- gastrointestinal bleeding;
- taking anticoagulants ;
- severe hepatic or cardiac insufficiency;
- renal failure, not amenable to dialysis;
- hives;
- angioedema.
It is also undesirable to be treated with rheumoxicam in parallel with other anti-inflammatory drugs.
Instead of injections of Revmoxicam, you can select the analogs of the medicine. The most popular alternatives are:
- M-Kam;
- Meloksic;
- Meloksikam;
- Meloksan;
- Rekoksa;
- Eksisten;
- Movalis ;
- Movalgin;
- Melbeck;
- Aspicam.