The drug "Xefokam" is analgesic,anti-inflammatory drug, which 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 tablet form of the drug.
The active component ofmeans "Xefokam" (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.
The drug "Xefokam" (injections) instructions foruse recommends for short-term treatment of postoperative pain, as well as symptoms caused by acute attacks of sciatica or lumbago (pain in the leg or lower back lumbago). Tablets are used for myalgia, oncology, pain in the spine, rheumatic pathologies.
The medicine "Ksefokam" (injections) instruction onapplication 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.
Препарат вводят внутривенно в течение не менее 15 seconds, and also intramuscularly (5 seconds). The injection solution is made 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.
Unwanted manifestations of injectionare 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.
