The drug "Mirlocks", the price of which is in differentpharmacies is from 190 to 250 rubles., Included in the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The drug has antipyretic effect and has analgesic activity. With oral administration, a good absorption of the drug is observed. Absorption is not affected by eating. The active component - meloxicam - penetrates through the BBB. Metabolism occurs in the hepatic cells. The drug almost completely breaks down into metabolites, which are excreted in the same volume with urine and feces.
Means of "Mirlocks." Instructions for use. Indications
Medication is prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis.
The medicine "Mirlocks." Instructions for use
The medication is prescribed by mouth with food, once a day.Against rheumatoid arthritis, 15 mg is recommended. In accordance with the clinical effect, the amount of the drug can be reduced to 7.5 mg. With symptomatic treatment, osteoarthritis is prescribed for seven and a half milligrams. In case of inefficiency, the amount of "Mirlox" medication (expert reviews indicate this) can be doubled (up to 15 mg). With ankylosing spondylitis, 15 mg is recommended. The maximum dose per day is not more than fifteen milligrams. If there are adverse reactions, as well as for patients with severe renal failure, who are on hemodialysis, the amount of the drug per day should not exceed 7.5 mg.
Means of "Mirlocks." Instructions for use. Side effects
The drug may cause an increase in pressure,perforation of the intestine or stomach, interstitial nephritis, exacerbation of asthma attacks, headache. On the basis of treatment, there is the appearance of puffiness, tachycardia, abdominal pain, esophagitis. The drug causes tinnitus, hematuria, lesions in the gastrointestinal tract of erosive ulcer type, confusion of thoughts, blurred vision, anaphylactoid reactions. To the negative consequences of taking Mirlox, the instructions for use include thrombocytopenia, allergic vasculitis, infections in the urinary tract, anemia, exudative erythema multiforme, edema of the tongue and lips, sleep disorder, cough, disorientation. In a number of cases, conjunctivitis, leukopenia, photosensitization, urticaria, and fever are noted.
The drug "Mirlocks." Instructions for use. Contraindications
Do not prescribe medication for "aspirin" asthma,intolerance of components and other NSAIDs, liver failure in the severe course, ulcerative lesions in the organs of the digestive system. Contraindications include pregnancy, lactation. Patients under 15 are not recommended.
additional information
The drug is administered with caution to patients receiving anticoagulant treatment. In such patients, the probability of developing erosive-ulcerative lesions in the organs of the digestive system is great.