The pancreas belongs to the most important organs of the human body. It simultaneously produces enzymes necessary for digesting food and absorbing nutrients and vitamins, and also produces an insulin hormone. Therefore, it is important to know exactly how to cope with the situation when the pancreas hurts - what medicines to take, how to reduce the burden on this organ and prevent severe complications.
Anesthetics for the pancreas
Almost all diseases of the organ under consideration are accompanied by acute pain syndrome in the epigastric region and under the left lower rib. Sometimes unpleasant sensations spread to the lower back and into the thoracic zone. In such cases, it is first important to stop pain. This can be done with the following drugs:
- Paracetamol;
- Baralgin;
- Diclofenac;
- Aspirin (in the absence of contraindications).
It is undesirable to take them for a long time, the recommended course is 3-5 days.
What antispasmodic medications should I take if the pancreas hurts?
Because the activity of the pancreas is closely related to the work of the hepatological system (liver and gallbladder), its inflammation is often accompanied by spasms of the bile ducts. Therefore, it is advisable to take such antispasmodics:
- But-Shpa ;
- Papaverine (in combination with Platyphylline);
- Drotaverine;
- Buscopan.
After 3-4 days of regular use of these medications, it is advisable to switch to a softer antispasmodic - Dyaspalin.
Enzyme drugs for pancreatic diseases
As for the means controlling the production of digestive enzymes, they must be selected by the gastroenterologist individually in a dosage selected for a particular patient. This explains the need for a thorough laboratory and hardware examination to establish a diagnosis before prescribing any medications, self-medication is extremely dangerous.
Among the enzymes, the best medicine for the pancreas is Creon. The following means have a similar effect:
- Panzinorm;
- Festal;
- Pangrol;
- Mezim Forte;
- Pancreatin ;
- Enzyme Forte;
- Feralst.
Enzymatic drugs are prescribed for a very long period, at least 4-6 months. Sometimes their reception is carried out for life, especially in the case of chronic progressive pancreatitis with degenerative processes in the tissues of the organ.
What other medicines to drink when the pancreas hurts?
Depending on the pathology, which was revealed during laboratory tests and ultrasound, a gastroenterologist can recommend the following medicines:
1. Antibiotics:
- Ceftriaxone;
- Abaktal;
- Kefzol;
- Vancocin;
- Ampicillin;
- Tobramycin;
- Carbenicilin;
- Ampioks;
- Oxacillin;
- Claforan.
2. Antiemetic:
- Motilium;
- Cried.
3. Means that reduce the volume of acid in gastric juice:
- Ranitidine;
- Omeprazole;
- Famotidine;
- Omez;
- Cimetidine;
- Peritol.
4. Antacids:
- Phosphalugel;
- Maalox;
- Almagel.
5. M-cholinolytics:
- Gastrotsepin.
In addition, sometimes these medicines are recommended:
- sedative;
- antihistamines;
- preparations of calcium;
- choleretic;
- enveloping;
- hormonal;
- vitamin complexes (vitamins of group B, A, K, D, E).
It is important to note that only drug therapy will not help cope with inflammatory processes in the pancreas. The lifestyle and diet of the patient is of decisive importance. In any diseases of the body in question it is required to strictly adhere to the prescribed diet, to completely eliminate the consumption of alcoholic beverages and other toxic substances, including nicotine.