Drugs used to treat various joint diseases - chondroprotectors are prescribed for degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the musculoskeletal system - arthritis, osteochondrosis, others. Drugs of this group are used to slow down the destructive processes and restore hyaline cartilage.
Chondroprotective drugs for joints
Diseases of the joints in the modern world are very common. Prolonged, passing to a chronic condition, pathologies attract dystrophic changes of cartilage, for the restoration of which chondroprotectors are needed. These agents act as stimulants for the appearance of new cartilaginous cells and the development of joint lubrication. At the moment, chondroprotectors for joints are the key drugs for the treatment of pathologies associated with them.
Classify the drugs for the main active ingredient. So, there are two groups of chondroprotectors - containing chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate. The latter is indispensable in the synthesis of cartilaginous tissues, protects against free radicals and other destructive substances. Glucosamine, in addition, removes puffiness and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Chondroitin has a beneficial effect on the phosphorus-calcium metabolism in cartilage. The substance empowers the tissues with elasticity and helps to restore them, preventing loss of calcium.
With arthrosis of the knee joint
This disease is characterized by destructive and dystrophic processes in the tissues, which leads to a decrease in motor activity, joint deformation and severe pain syndrome, which is conditioned. Chondroprotectors with synovial arthrosis doctor appoints, usually in the form of tablets or powder. Positive changes begin to appear after several months after the start of taking medications.
Significant improvements in the patient's condition become visible only after six months of treatment with chondroprotectors. The recommended daily dosage is 2000 mg. The need for a large daily amount of the drug is due to its poor assimilation due to the high molecular weight of chondroitin. Sometimes, with knee arthrosis, a specialist appoints injections. Injections are often more effective, due to local penetration of chondroprotectors to the site of inflammation. Painful sensations become weaker after 2-3 procedures.
With coxarthrosis of the hip joint
In a person who has this disease, gradual destruction of the cartilaginous tissue of the hip joint occurs. Treatment in this case is complex. The doctor appoints the patient chondroprotectors, which slow / stop the destructive process and stimulate the production of an articular lubricant, which improves mobility of the hip joint. The drugs serve as sources of chondriotin and glucosamine, produced by articular cartilage tissue. These substances feed the damaged bones from the inside, thus contributing to the quick recovery of the person.
In osteochondrosis of the spine
The effectiveness of chondroprotectors for the treatment of joints has already been proven by a number of clinical cases. However, the anatomical features of the spine and the principle of action of these drugs call into question the effectiveness of drugs for the treatment of osteochondrosis. A small percentage of positive changes after the application of chondroprotectors to patients with this disease is evidence of this.
Doctors believe that the result of treatment of osteochondrosis with the means of this group depends on the stage of the disease development: the early degree is easier to cure than the neglected form. The maximum therapeutic effect is possible to achieve, while taking medications containing sulfate of glucosamine and chondroitin. The first contributes to the restoration of the cartilage structure and protects the joints from further destruction, and the second serves as the basis for the growth of a new cartilaginous tissue.
For the treatment of arthritis
This disease is of an autoimmune nature and more often affects the hands or feet. Suffer from pathology about 5% of the world's population, but the reasons for its occurrence are still unknown. Under the influence of unidentified factors, the human immune system attacks joints, destroying them. Moreover, not only the joints of the joint but also the intraarticular vessels are susceptible to the attack, and as a result, the inflammatory process begins, there is swelling.
Chondroprotectors for joints with arthritis are used together with analgesics. As a rule, patients take drugs based on glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. The doctor may also prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs for the joints. Due to the complex approach, puffiness decreases, pain passes, and limbs become more mobile. If arthritis has affected large joints( for example, the knee), intraarticular injections of chondroprotectors are prescribed.
The best chondroprotectors
Medications for the treatment of joints are available in the form of tablets, solution for injections, ointments, gels, powders, capsules, creams. To date, there are 6 main types of drugs in this group:
- based on chondroitin sulfate( Chondroxide, Structum);
- from cartilage / bone tissue of marine organisms, calves( Rumalon, Alflutop);
- with mucopolysaccharide content( Arteparon);
- with glucosamine( Dona, Arthron Flex);
- preparations of mixed type( Teraflex, Arthron Complex);
- based on chondroitin and glucosamine;
- with the content of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory components.
Solution for injection
Many doctors prefer the intra-articular method of introducing chondroprotectors, as it provides better efficacy. After the procedure, instantaneous hydration and nutrition of the cartilaginous tissue occurs. Thanks to injections, the removal of joint surfaces is prevented. Injections for joints have one major drawback - a high price. The best chondroprotectors of this group are:
- Alflutop. The liquid contains components of the cartilaginous tissue of marine organisms( small fish).Applied similar chondroprotectors of the new generation for the treatment of osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, spondylosis of the spine, deforming arthrosis, including the knee and hip.
- Hyaluron. The basis of the drug is hyaluronic acid. Do nyxes with arthrosis, during rehabilitation after a received injury or arthroscopy.
- Rumalon. This is a purified extract of bone marrow and cartilage tissue of calves. A doctor can prescribe this chondroprotector for joints in degenerative processes. The drug is used to treat coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, spondylosis, meniscopathy, interdigital joint arthrosis, patellar chondromalacia.
- Chondrolon. The composition contains chondroitin sulfate and auxiliary substances. Apply the drug for the therapy of arthropathy, osteoarthrosis, intervertebral osteoarthritis.
Tablets for joint pain
Funds should be taken orally as directed by a physician. Some experts put the effectiveness of this form of chondroprotectors for joints in doubt, since the ability of active components to enter through the esophagus to the affected joint has not been proven unchanged. However, often such tools show a positive effect. Well-proven joint pills:
- Mowex active. The drug includes diclofenac, chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine. Assign pills for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which are accompanied by inflammatory processes, pain syndrome, inability to move freely. Chondroprotector is effective in osteoarthritis, periarthritis, degenerative-dystrophic cartilage lesions.
- Geladrink forte. The dietary supplement contains chondroitin, collagen and glucosamine. The drug can be used for both prevention and therapy of various joint, bone pathologies.
- Teraflex. The basis of the drug is chondroitin and glucosamine. Take capsules for osteochondrosis, arthritis, arthrosis, spondylosis, after surgery and spinal injuries.
- Struct. The main active substance is chondroitin sulfate. The doctor appoints capsules to the patient with osteoarthritis or with intervertebral osteochondrosis.
Ointments
Chondroprotectors for joints in the form of an ointment, cream or gel have a local effect. Such agents are rubbed into the skin directly in the area of localization of the affected cartilage. They relieve puffiness and reduce pain. However, the active substances that make up ointments are not absorbed into the blood, so cartilaginous tissues can not be restored with the help of such preparations. The following tools and their analogues help to remove unpleasant symptoms:
- Chondroitin Akos. The active substance of the ointment is chondroitin sulfate. The drug is prescribed as an adjunct to tablets / capsules for the treatment of osteoarthrosis and osteochondrosis of the spine.
- Artrotsin. Includes glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, plant extracts. An ointment is prescribed for radiculitis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, and other pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
- Traumeel. The basis of the gel is exclusively plant extracts( arnica, St. John's wort, calendula).The drug is indicated for the removal of pain syndrome with arthrosis, osteochondrosis, other degenerative-inflammatory processes.
- Chondroxide. The active substance of the ointment is chondroitin sulfate. An agent is prescribed to prevent the development of osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis of the spine.
Reviews
Olga, 34 years : Within two months for the treatment of osteochondrosis, she took Chondroitin, at the same time drank herbal decoction and rubbed Traumeel's ointment. Drugs used to treat joints, as indicated in the instructions. The pain gradually became weaker, and at the end of the course passed completely.
Leonid, 47 years old : I have arthrosis of the knee, which often worsens: it becomes painful to walk and just move my foot. I used to drink pills and the effect was almost imperceptible. Recently, on the advice of a doctor, I pierced the full course of Hondroguard, I felt a great deal of relief. It took 2 weeks after the end of treatment, I feel fine.
Ulyana, 24 years old : Because of inactive work, my lower back began to hurt, then my neck. The doctor diagnosed osteochondrosis and prescribed Don's chondroprotector. The course took 3 months, took the powder, diluted in water, daily, as indicated in the annotation. A month later the pain was gone.