Analgin is a synthetic, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug, analgesic, non-narcotic drug that rarely produces side effects. Reduces pain and does not have a detrimental effect on the psyche. Based on a chemical substance - metamizole sodium. Excipients: calcium stearate, starch, refined sugar.
In what situations is analgin taken?
Indications for the use of analgin are pain of various origins (dental, pain in the pelvic area, colic, burn pain, trauma, pain after surgery, and helps with). Analgin is prescribed for neuritis, neuralgia, radiculitis, rheumatism; It is even used to reduce temperature during fevers (flu, etc.).
The analgesic properties of analgin are lower than those of drugs, therefore it is ineffective for severe pain (extensive burns, surgical interventions, cancer). Main indications: mild to moderate pain. The location of the immediate source of pain is not particularly important.
Properties of the drug and release options
It is easily absorbed, dissolves well in water, and is best used in cases where the concentration of the drug in the blood needs to be quickly increased. Since it does not irritate tissues, injection solutions are used. Poorly soluble in ethyl alcohol. Insoluble in ethyl ether.
Produced in tablets of white, slightly yellowish color, bitter taste, flat-cylindrical shape; rectal suppositories, ampoules with injection solutions.
How to take analgin correctly? Per day from 240-500 mg, taken up to three times, no more than 1 g once (intravenously and intramuscularly).
Infants one year of age are allowed injections into the muscle, but it must be taken into account that the temperature of the child’s body and the solution must be the same. If the daily amount of the drug is more than 1 gram, then intravenous use of the drug is indicated, but conditions must be created for anti-shock therapy.
Candles are prescribed for both adults and children. In this case, after completing the procedure, you need to take a comfortable lying position.
Side effects on organs and systems:
- kidney function is disrupted, nephritis, the color of urine changes (redness) and other acute deterioration of the kidneys;
- various allergies (urticaria, etc.);
- on the part of the hematopoietic organs - the number of leukocytes and granulocytes decreases, the composition of peripheral blood changes;
- as a result of intramuscular administration, inflammatory seals are formed; when taking a large amount, the following are observed: shortness of breath, tinnitus, weakness, drowsiness and many others.
Advice! Treatment for side effects: activated charcoal, laxatives for gastric lavage, forced diuresis.
When analgin is discontinued:
- if, when using analgin, the temperature rises, chills, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or the external genitalia or anus become inflamed;
- patients with bronchial asthma, angioedema; if there is intolerance to dyes and preservatives, intolerance to ethyl alcohol;
- for chronic urticaria;
- with individual intolerance;
- carefully prescribed to patients with pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- pregnant and breastfeeding women;
- people whose work involves driving vehicles or machinery (high doses reduce reaction speed and concentration).
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