Anesthetics and anti-inflammatory ointments: a list of drugs, indications, instructions

Various injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system cause severe pain in the joints, ligaments and muscles. Often they are accompanied by inflammation and swelling of the tissues. In order to cope with this condition, painkillers and anti-inflammatory ointments are used. They quickly help relieve pain and swelling. But there are a lot of similar drugs, and they all have different composition and mode of action. Therefore, before use, consult a physician.

Features of the action of such drugs

Analgesics and anti-inflammatory ointments are used for various injuries, pain in muscles and joints due to hypothermia or overexertion, with osteochondrosis, radiculitis and arthrosis. They are very effective in the complex therapy of many diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Their popularity can be explained by the fact that when applied to the skin they have such an effect:

• Relieve pain;
• Improve the nutrition of tissues;
• Accelerate blood circulation;
• Reduce swelling and inflammation;
• Eliminate muscle spasms.

Groups of pain relief ointments

Such drugs are prescribed depending on the characteristics and causes of pain. It is necessary to consult a doctor so that he helps to choose the right medicine. All painkillers and anti-inflammatory ointments, depending on the characteristics of the action are divided into several groups:

• Drugs with cooling effect relieve pain, swelling and redness;
• Drugs containing analgesics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances are prescribed for pain in muscles or joints, with radiculitis and osteochondrosis;
• To dissolve stagnant phenomena in tissues, ointments with a warming and skin-irritating effect are used;
• For diseases of the joints, drugs containing chondroprotectors help.

Ointments with cooling effect

Such drugs are used immediately after the injury to quickly relieve pain and prevent the appearance of swelling and bruising. They usually contain menthol, plant essential oils, camphor and other substances. Most often, these drugs are released in the form of a gel, so the active ingredients quickly penetrate deep into the tissues. Do not rub them into the skin, as this can cause swelling. They are prescribed for pain in the spine and sutavas associated with overexertion, after stretching the ligaments and muscles. Most often used such ointments with a cooling effect: "Bystrum Gel", "Ben gay", "Reparil" and others.

Warming Ointments

Such agents contain components that exert an irritating effect on the skin, which accelerate blood circulation and metabolic processes in tissues. Therefore, they have analgesic effect, relieve muscle spasms and warm. Because of the pronounced stimulating effect on the nervous system, such drugs are not used at night. You can use them to warm up the muscles before training or with osteochondrosis, myalgia, radiculitis.

Anesthetizing and warming ointments are undesirable to use immediately after an injury, as they can provoke an increase in inflammation or bleeding. The basis of such drugs can be different components:

• Medicinal plants and essential oils, for example "Myoton" ointment;
• Bee venom contains the drug "Apizartron";
• The warming effect is also possessed by the snake venom contained in the "Viprosal" ointment;
• Also effective on the basis of capsaicin - an extract of hot pepper, for example "Nikofleks".

Ointments with chondroprotective action

These drugs also have an analgesic effect. But this is due to the restoration of cartilaginous tissue and the removal of inflammation. They contain chondroitin and glucosamine, which are the basis of cartilage. Most often it is prescribed by doctors "Chondroitin" (ointment) for dystrophic processes in intervertebral discs. Such drugs restore the volume of intra-articular fluid and slow the degenerative processes in arthrosis and osteochondrosis. It is necessary to know that such drugs do not have a rapid analgesic effect, they need to be applied with long courses.

The most famous drugs of this group are "Artrocin", "Honda", "Chondroxide" and "Chondroart" ointment. When choosing a medicine, it is necessary to look for a dimexide in its composition that helps the active ingredients to penetrate into the deep layers of tissues. It is because of it that "Chondroitin" is an effective ointment with chondroprotective action.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Such drugs can not be used for a long time without prescribing a doctor. They contain components that can accumulate in tissues and have systemic side effects. These pain relievers and anti-inflammatory ointments are among the most popular treatments for many diseases of the musculoskeletal system and internal organs:

• Inflammation of the muscles due to hypothermia or increased physical exertion;
• Renal colic;
• Pain after trauma or surgery;
• Radiculitis, lumbago or sciatica;
• Osteochondrosis;
• Arthritis.

They include various analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances. Such ointments relieve pain by suppressing the activity of mediators of the inflammatory process. They relieve swelling and pain symptoms. All non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be divided into groups depending on the main active ingredient.

• Ointments based on ketoprofen relieve pain and help remove tissue swelling. This substance prevents the release of enzymes that provoke the inflammatory process. Ketoprofen quickly penetrates into the subcutaneous tissue, especially if the preparation is made in the form of a gel. The most popular drugs on its basis are Ketonal, Fastum Gel.
• Ointments containing ibuprofen are the substance considered to be the safest and most effective for relieving pain and inflammation. They are used for arthritis, gout, pinched nerves, radiculitis, rheumatism and muscle pain. Most often used such ointments based on ibuprofen: "Nurofen", "Dolgit", "Ibuprofen", "Dip Reif" and others.
• Effectively relieves pain and inflammation of diclofenac. This substance not only inhibits the synthesis of mediators of the inflammatory process, but also improves blood circulation, and also participates in the regeneration of tissues. The most popular tool of this group is Voltaren Emulgel. Its price is quite high and can reach 500-600 rubles depending on the packaging and the manufacturer. But this does not stop patients, because the drug is very effective. In addition to this, Orthofen, Diklak and Diklovit (ointment) are often used.
• Another anti-inflammatory substance can be part of ointments - nimesulide. It quickly relieves pain in muscles and joints caused by various causes. It contains the drug "Naise", which can be used for a long time without the risk of side effects.
• The most inexpensive means are ointments based on indomethacin. This substance has long been used to treat arthritis, gout and osteochondrosis. Ointment "Indomethacin" can be bought for 40-50 rubles.

Combined ointments

Such preparations contain several components and have a complex effect. They not only relieve pain and inflammation, but also accelerate the regeneration of cells, have a resolving and thrombolytic effect. They penetrate deep into the tissues and quickly remove the swelling after trauma. By improving the blood circulation is a hematoma. In addition, combined ointments restore damaged cartilaginous tissue, therefore, improves mobility in the joints. The most famous tool of this group is Dolobene. The drug contains sodium heparin, which improves blood circulation and resolves thrombi, anti-inflammatory agent dimethylsulfoxide and essential plant oils.

"Fastum Gel": instructions for use

The price of this popular drug is not very high - from 215 rubles. But it is very effective, therefore many at an osteochondrosis, a radiculitis or pains in muscles choose it or him. The basis of the drug is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance ketoprofen. In addition to relieving pain and swelling, it improves blood circulation and prevents the appearance of blood clots. Apply ointment with radiculitis, osteochondrosis, arthritis, after injuries. It effectively eliminates the morning stiffness in the joints.

Ointment "Voltaren"

This is another popular drug that is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Not only after bruises and strains, but also with osteochondrosis, radiculitis and arthritis, Voltaren emulgel is prescribed. The average price is 350 rubles, but they buy the drug often because of its effectiveness. He quickly relieves pain and restores mobility.

Rules for using such ointments

To temporarily relieve pain, you can use any drug. But with prolonged treatment it is necessary to consult a doctor. After all, even external drugs can have contraindications and sometimes cause allergic reactions. Therefore, you need to know how to properly use these ointments.

• These drugs are applied a thin layer on the affected area. In some cases, it is recommended to rub the ointment with massage movements and apply a warming bandage. This is done 2-3 times a day.
• Such ointments can not be used for various injuries of the skin, dermatitis and eczema.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can not be used for longer than 2-3 weeks.
• Warming ointments are not used immediately after the injury.
• Preparations based on snake and bee venom can provoke strong irritation and allergic reaction.