The medicine "Xefokam" (injections): instructions for use, indications, contraindications

The drug "Xefokam" is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug that is used to stop the pain syndrome, as well as to eliminate the symptoms of rheumatic ailments. Produced in the form of a solution for injection. There is also a tableted version of the drug.

Pharmacological properties

The active ingredient that is part of the Xsefokam tool (injections), the instruction for use calls the substance lornoxicam. Thanks to this element has an anti-inflammatory effect. Lornoxicam is able to inhibit the reproduction of prostaglandins, which are regulators of biochemical processes, and also prevent the release of free radicals. The maximum concentration in the body occurs after the injection in a quarter of an hour. Medication does not cause addiction and drug dependence.

Indications for use

The drug "Xefokam" (injections) recommends the use of the instruction for the short-term treatment of postoperative pains, as well as symptoms caused by acute attacks of sciatica or lumbago (pain in the leg or lumbago at the bottom of the back). Tablets are used for myalgia, oncology, pain in the spine, rheumatic pathologies.

Contraindications

The drug "Xefokam" (injections) instructions for use prohibits prescribing for heart failure, hearing impairment, hemorrhagic stroke, bronchial asthma. The drug can not be administered with a deficiency of glucose-phosphate dehydrogenase, severe forms of kidney disease, gastric and intestinal ulcers, disorders of blood coagulation , ulcerative nonspecific colitis. Do not apply the drug to children until adulthood, breastfeeding and pregnant women.

The drug "Xefokam" (nyxes): instructions for use

The drug is administered intravenously for at least 15 seconds, as well as intramuscularly (5 seconds). Solution for injection is performed by mixing 2 ml of solvent with 8 mg of dry powder. In case of pain, it is recommended to inject injections in a dosage of 8 mg. If the effect is weak, the procedure is repeated. With maintenance therapy, the drug is used twice a day. The drug solution must be introduced within a day, after which it becomes unusable.

"Xefokam" (injections): price, side effects

Undesirable manifestations of injection are headache, neuritis, hallucinations, meningitis, migraine, agitation, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia. Side effects include increased pressure, peripheral edema, palpitations, chills, sweating. Some patients may experience tinnitus, visual impairment, hearing impairment, conjunctivitis. Patients may also complain of angiitis, esfoliated dermatitis, bronchospasm, dyspnea, allergic rhinitis, glomerulonephritis, rectal bleeding, urination disorders, dry mouth, peptic ulcers.

The drug "Xefokam" (8 mg), the price of which is 129 rubles, can be purchased at pharmacies.