Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - the tools without which it would be almost impossible to do without medical practice. They are used to treat many diseases, they can cope with various problems. The Texman is one of the most effective representatives of his group. It acts quickly and accurately, but, in spite of this, it does not suit everyone. Sometimes Texamen has to be replaced by analogues. Fortunately, there are a lot of generic drugs today. Therefore, everyone can find the most suitable tool for themselves.
Composition and action of the Texamen
The Texman belongs to the group of oxicams. This medication is a cool analgesic that relieves pain, fights inflammatory processes. The main active substance in the preparation is tenoxicam. In addition to it, Texamen contains auxiliary substances. In tablets it is:
- starch;
- lactose;
- talc;
- magnesium stearate.
The ampoules of Texamen contain:
- trometamol;
- mannitol;
- sodium hydroxide;
- magnesium adetate;
- sodium metabisulphide.
The action of Texamena and most of its analogs is based on platelet aggregation. The main substances, getting into the body, affect the isoenzymes of cyclooxygenase, thereby contributing to a decrease in prostaglandin synthesis and analgesia. Tenoxicam, contained in the Texamena in large numbers, affects the white blood cells, preventing their accumulation at the site of inflammation.
Indication for the use of Texamena and its substitutes
The main purpose of Texamena is the treatment of inflammatory degenerative diseases occurring in the musculoskeletal tissue. A medication is prescribed for such diagnoses:
- arthritis;
- gout;
- neuralgia;
- periarthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- lumbago;
- osteoarthritis;
- myositis;
- spondylitis;
- tendonitis;
- injuries;
- lesions of ligaments.
As practice has shown, Texamen can also be used to treat headaches and menstrual pains, burns, fight with high temperature.
Diclofenac, Movalis or Texamen - which is better?
Diclofenac and Movalis are the most famous analogues of Texamen. They allow to achieve the same result of treatment, as the original medicine. Each of the means has its pluses and minuses. Thus, Texamen has a long but indiscriminate effect. Movalis acts selectively, does not harm the stomach, but in large quantities can be dangerous to the heart. Diclofenac is also available and effective, but is bad for the stomach.
Simply put, if you suffer from stomach problems, it's best to replace Texman Movalis. Healthy same people can do and more economical Diclofenac.
What else can replace the Texamen?
And Texamen, and almost all of its substitutes are issued in two forms: tablets and injections. In general, specialists offer treatment with tablets. It is common to use injections in the most difficult cases, when the pain syndrome is clearly expressed.
The most popular Texamena generics look like this:
- Tilcotyl;
- Feloran;
- Meloksikam;
- Meloksan;
- Tobitil;
- Nyz;
- Nalgezin;
- Larix;
- Eksisten;
- Fedin-20;
- Diprospan;
- Arava;
- Ibuprofen;
- Cyclosporin;
- Naklofen;
- Tenoktil;
- Loracam;
- Aspicam;
- Ketonal;
- Panavir;
- Azathioprine;
- Dolgit;
- Wobenzym;
- Polcortolone;
- Eralfon and others.
There are analogues of Texamen and in injections:
- Xsefokam ;
- Loracam;
- Rekoksa;
- Revmoxicam;
- Melbeck.
Duration of treatment and dosage are determined individually in each case. The injection of Texamena and its analogues is not recommended for longer than five days. The maximum daily dose of the drug should not exceed 20 mg.