Capsules "Artra Chondroitin": instructions for use, analogues

Young people rarely face unpleasant symptoms of pain in the back and joints. But with age, many get acquainted with such diagnoses as osteochondrosis and osteoarthrosis, not by hearsay.

The reasons for them are a great many: overweight, a passive lifestyle, increased stress, poor nutrition, hereditary predisposition and simple age-related changes in the body. For example, osteochondrosis can affect any joint of the body, but is mostly justified in the spine. Gradually destroying the intervertebral discs, the disease progresses. Osteoarthritis in general leads to deformation of the joints.

It is common to divide osteoarthritis into several types: coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, osteoarthritis of the ankle joint, elbow joint and shoulder joint. It is believed that the disease develops against the backdrop of a lack of oxygen in the tissues of the joint. At rest, nothing disturbs a person. But the onset of the disease slowly manifests itself. First, movements are accompanied by a characteristic crunch in the area of the affected joint. Gradually, after a time, even small loads begin to bring pain and become difficult.

The patient experiences not only pain in the areas affected by the disease. Headache, dizziness, numbness of the limbs, sensation of "flies" before the eyes, cold extremities, pressure drops, ringing in the ears - this is only a small part of the accompanying symptoms.

Despite the long-term course and the large number of stages between the beginning and the final point-the end result of each of these diseases is the limitation of mobility and the assignment of the status of a disabled person.

To diagnose the disease, an x-ray examination, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is sufficient. Each procedure will help determine the presence and extent of joint damage.

Pain sensations of varying degrees of intensity are transformed into an unwanted life partner. In these cases, specialists often prescribe to their patients special medicines called chondroprotectors. One of them is "Arthra (500 mg of chondroitin is present in the composition) chondroitin".

Indications for its use

This drug-chondroprotektor, produced in the United States by the pharmaceutical company Unifarm. It belongs to a group of anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory drugs. The main indication for use is osteochondrosis and osteoarthritis. In the formulation of the active substance is sodium sulfate, obtained from cattle.

The effect of the drug "Artra Chondroitin" is based on the acceleration of the processes of regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue. The drug prevents the body from losing calcium. It additionally stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid and collagen of the second type in the body, significantly reducing the severe symptoms of diseases (such as pain, aches and joint stiffness), and this makes it possible not to rush to resort to other types of therapy. The effect of the application appears immediately and becomes very noticeable after a few months, it remains in the body for a long time after the withdrawal of the drug "Artra Chondroitin". Capsules quickly dissolve in the stomach. Doctors note the greatest effectiveness of taking the drug in the early stages of the disease.

The drug proves its effectiveness, eliminating the symptoms of diseases and reducing the stiffness of movements. Like other drugs, it has similar contraindications. By the way, all these chondroprotectors should be used with caution to pregnant and lactating women.

"Artra Chondroitin" - analogues

If, for any reason, the tablets are not available to the patient, the following is a list and description of similar chondroprotectors:

• "Artra №120";
• "Structum";
• "Teraflex" and "Teraflex Advance";
• "Glucosamine chondroitin complex";
• "Mukostat";
• "Arthrin";
• "Artradol";
• "Tazan";
• "Kondronov".

Does this list confirm the application instruction for the "Artra Chondroitin" preparation? Analogues, unfortunately, are not indicated in it. But it is possible to compare the active substance of all the listed products.

"Artra №120"

Manufacturer: Russia.

Average cost: From 1500 rubles.

This chondroprotector includes two active drugs at once. In addition to chondroitin, it contains glucosamine hydrochloride. Glucosamine protects bone and cartilage tissue from the negative effects of chemical elements. This is an extremely important point, because during exacerbations patients with osteochondrosis often resort to using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain. Unfortunately, these same drugs have a destructive effect on cartilage tissue in the body. It is a good analogue to the drug "Artra Chondroitin" (the instruction confirms a similar composition of drugs).

"Artra №120" is absolutely contraindicated for people with kidney diseases. It is not recommended for people with bronchial asthma, suffering from diabetes mellitus and poor blood coagulability.

Like the rest of the drugs, it requires a long, uninterrupted use for 6 months.

"Structum"

Country of origin: Russia / France.

Average cost: from 1400 rubles.

There are no fundamental differences with other drugs. Unless the ban on its joint use with fibrinolytics and anticoagulants. As part of complex therapy, according to reviews, a more visible effect of "Structum" is achieved.

"Teraflex" and "Teraflex Advance"

Country of origin: USA / Germany.

Average cost: from 1200 rubles.

The content of chondroitin in this preparation is significantly less than in other analogues. Therefore, its use in some cases may not be enough. But the anti-inflammatory non-steroid drugs contained in it act instantly, relieving pain.

The distinction of this drug is also its form of release. "Teraflex" is available in tablets and as an ointment. Of course, in the latter case its effect decreases, and the cost rises.

Contraindications include the presence of a stomach ulcer and "aspirin asthma" in the patient.

"Chondroitin glucosamine complex"

Country of origin: Russia.

Average cost: from 350 rubles.

Perhaps, this would be one of the few budget variants of the chondroprotector. But the instructions to the drug indicate that it is a biologically active additive, and not a drug. Because its effectiveness is not proven. It is interesting that the cost of the Bulgarian analogue of these vitamins reaches 2 600 rubles per package.

"Mukostat"

Country of origin: Russia.

Average cost: from 400 rubles.

The principal difference is the release of the drug in ampoules for intramuscular injection. Doctors repeatedly confirm that this form of release is the most effective method of fighting the disease. "Mukostat" is held in the middle price segment in comparison with analogues.

"Arthrin"

Country of origin: Russia.

Average cost: from 200 rubles.

In addition to similar indications for use, it is effective in the form of a powder for topical application in the treatment of trophic ulcers and pressure sores. It is the catalyst for the appearance of bone calluses after fractures. According to the patients, it helped to reduce the pain from bruising and stretching of the muscles. During use, avoid contact with mucous membranes and open wounds.

"Artradol"

Country of origin: Russia.

Average cost: from 700 rubles.

There are no fundamental differences from other analogues.

"Tazan"

Country of origin: Russia.

Average cost: from 1100 rubles.

The preparation is based on glucosamine, obtained from the shell of marine crustaceans. Unlike analogues, it has a greater number of adverse reactions, manifested as dizziness, nausea, edema, drowsiness, or, on the contrary, insomnia. Therefore, driving is not recommended to combine with the use of "Tazana".

"Kondronova"

Country of origin: India.

Average cost: from 400 rubles.

No matter which chondroprotector the patient chooses, it is important that he carefully follow the recommendations for its use. Domestic and imported analogs contain identical active substances, therefore, the side effects from their use are the same. Treatment with any of the above drugs should be started in time, at an early stage of the disease. Early struggle with joint diseases will help to avoid the need for their prosthetics.

Side effects of "Artra Chondroitin"

Side effects include an allergic reaction in a number of patients. With caution, it is recommended to use people prone to bleeding and suffering from hypersensitivity to the components of the drug "Artra Chondroitin." The instructions for use describe all possible side effects.

Cost

The average cost of the drug in pharmacies in Russia is at around 1400 rubles. The drug is not available to all segments of the population. Therefore, after consulting a specialist, you can buy a cheaper analog.

Reviews

"Artra Chondroitin" reviews are worthy (according to the opinion of most patients), copes with all the designated functions, and side effects are experienced by the units that took it.