Oki - a drug of the pharmacological group of the NSAIDs

"Oki" is a drug related to drugs showing an anti-inflammatory pharmacological effect. The healing effect of this remedy is based on the properties of the active substance - ketoprofen. According to the form of release, the medicinal product can be rectal suppositories for both children and adults. The granules of the Oka medication are also produced. A solution of them is taken internally.

Admission for adults is indicated for symptomatic treatment of inflammatory processes, which are accompanied by fever, pain. In rheumatic and inflammatory diseases, Oki is widely used. The medicine is prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis, inflammatory lesions of the periarticular tissues.

Children prescribe drugs after they reach the age of six. Use the "Oka" medication for short periods of time for symptomatic treatment. Painful inflammatory processes in the musculoskeletal system or in the postoperative period, otitis are treated with the use of this drug.

Local application of the solution is recommended for the symptomatic treatment of various inflammatory diseases that occur in the oral cavity and ENT organs. Their list includes laryngitis, angina, pharyngitis, stomatitis, glossitis, tonsillitis, gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, paradontopathy. The drug is also used for dental manipulation as an analgesic.

The action of the drug "Oka" instruction characterizes as anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic. In addition, the drug exhibits anti-bradykinin activity, stabilizes lysosomal membranes, delaying the release of enzymes that contribute to the destruction of tissues due to chronic inflammation. Reduction of cytokine secretion, inhibition of neutrophil activity occurs under the influence of Oka.

The medicine removes the swelling of the joints, reduces the morning stiffness, favorably influencing the increase in the amplitude of movements.

During pregnancy it is necessary to adhere to certain rules of drug use. In the third trimester, you should stop taking Oka. This medicine in the first and second trimesters should be taken under strict supervision by the attending physician. Breastfeeding and simultaneous application of the drug "Oka" is unacceptable.

Contraindications to the use of this medication are aspirin asthma and hypersensitivity. Do not prescribe the drug for chronic kidney failure, with gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer (especially during periods of exacerbation), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer, diverticulitis, in cases of hemophilia and other disorders of blood clotting.

With caution, one should treat Oka with anemia, bronchial asthma, hepatic insufficiency, hyperbilirubinemia, diabetes mellitus, sepsis, chronic heart failure, dehydration, edema, arterial hypertension, blood diseases, leukopenia, stomatitis, deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase .

This extensive list once again confirms the need for compulsory qualified consultation with the attending physician before using the medication.

The drug "Oka" can provoke the appearance of adverse reactions of the body. Abdominal pain, duodenitis and diarrhea, stomatitis and melena can occur as a result of taking this medication. The liver can respond by increasing the level of bilirubin, increased activity of liver enzymes, and increase in size.

In dizziness, hyperkinesia, tremor, vertigo, mood swings, anxiety, hallucinations, irritability and general malaise, the central nervous system may respond to the drug. Conjunctivitis may occur, vision impaired.

In any case, worsening of the general condition should consult a doctor. The instruction is given for informational purposes and the manual is not used.