Ketanov: instructions for use
Ketanov - one of the most popular non-narcotic pain medications. It is included in the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, therefore it is used not only to get rid of the pain syndrome, but also for anti-inflammatory and antipyretic purposes. The tool is used for pain relief after surgery, as well as to relieve traumatic pain.
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Ketanov formulations
Ketanov medicine can now be found on the market in two possible forms:
- Tablets.
- Ketanov in ampoules for intramuscular injection.
Ketanov tablets themselves are also divided into two types. The first is a classic tablet form, and the second is covered with a special shell. But there is no particular difference in the effect of these drugs, so any patient can drink to the patient.
The drug in the form of an ointment does not exist, so you will have to use ketans in tablets or injections. But there are analogues containing ketorolac, which has a similar analgesic effect.
Composition of Ketans
What Ketanov injections, what other forms contain ketorolac. Ketanov for toothache in tablets contains 10 mg. this substance, and the injectable form is 30 mg. in 1 ml. Ketanov tablets contain characteristic additional components that allow him to start working faster, maintain his properties and be effective:
- starch;
- silica;
- cellulose;
- magnesium stearate;
- macrogol;
- talc.
Ketanov in injections additionally contains sodium chloride, sodium edetate, sodium hydroxide, ethanol and water. Thanks to all this, the action of Ketanov comes faster, and the analgesic effect is stronger.
Ketanov: what helps
Before taking the remedy, you must understand what kind of Ketanov application it has. Ketanov's action includes analgesia (the ketane analgesic effect is most powerful), relieving inflammation and lowering the temperature in diseases.
Most often, Ketanov is used specifically for combating various types of pain - headache, toothache, etc. Ketanov in tablets is the most effective and strong analgesic drug of those that do not affect brain activity and do not cause dependence. Therefore, it is used not only in dental practice, but also in other types of medical care.
The product, according to the instructions for use, has the following therapeutic effect: as soon as the active substance is taken and it enters the bloodstream, cyclooxygenase blocking and inhibition of prostaglandin production, which are responsible for the inflammation process, begins. All pain mediators cease to stand out and act thanks to the use of Ketanov, from which it helps to defeat toothache, relieve pain during inflammation, and avoid many complications.
Ketanov has a very wide application - its effect stops the symptoms of pain of various types and places of occurrence. A more detailed list of indications is given below:
- to relieve pain after surgery;
- for initial assistance with various injuries (dislocations, bruises, sprains, fractures);
- if the tooth started to hurt, and quickly get to the dental institution so that the doctor can help and relieve the exacerbation, there is no possibility (take ordinary Ketanov, since there are no tablets specifically for toothache);
- use the drug before long dental interventions;
- if the pain is caused by impaired renal function (renal colic, renal failure);
- postpartum pain;
- otitis;
- with cholelithiasis;
- for a long time, the drug is taken in case of osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis;
- some guidelines recommend this analgesic for pain relief for tumors;
- no less frequent indication is osteochondrosis.
If there is a history of peptic ulcers, the patient is over 65 years old, there is acute abdominal pain, the adoption of Ketanov according to the instructions for use is prohibited. It must be remembered that the drug cannot solve the problem of the disease, but can only be used to relieve temporary symptoms.. To treat the disease, you need to see a doctor and begin rational treatment.
Ketanov: instructions for use of tablets
There is no fundamental difference between the use of drugs in tablets and injections. Moreover, Ketanov prescription is required in both cases. What form to take, the patient decides with the doctor.
The tablets should be drunk whole, washed down with as much water as possible. The ideal time to drink the next dosage is when the meal is finished. After eating, the gastric mucosa does not react so negatively to an anti-inflammatory drug, so vomiting and other side effects typical of Ketans are not observed. If you take fatty foods, the often expected effect comes much later, sometimes for an hour.
The easiest way to use Ketanov is a single dose in the presence of pain. If the problem arose once and began to be resolved by itself, you can end this daily intake of funds. But there is another way, involving the use of the drug 4 times a day with a daily dose of up to 8 tablets. The scheme is as follows: evaluate how severe the pain is, and for its weak manifestations take a tablet of the drug 3-4 times a day, and for severe ones, take 2 tablets with the same frequency.
How much can I take Ketanov? As the description indicates, no more than a week. After this, the side effects are greatly enhanced.
Precautionary measures
The drug is not taken to relieve abdominal pain. This is due not only to the negative effect of the substance itself, but also to the need to preserve clear symptoms so that the doctor can determine the disease and the need for surgical intervention.
If Ketanov is prescribed to children in parallel with paracetamol, the time of admission should not exceed two days.
If there are problems with blood coagulability and in the presence of bleeding (after surgery, trauma), they monitor the level of platelets with the introduction of the drug.
If the pain is severe, the medicine can be combined with narcotic analgesics.
If an allergic reaction is suspected, the drug is canceled.
Overdose
If the drug is consumed in excess, the following symptoms may occur:
- abdominal pain;
- the formation of stomach ulcers;
- vomiting, nausea;
- gastritis;
- kidney problems.
If you suspect an overdose, contact a hospital immediately.
Toothache treatment with the drug
Tablets are taken all the time while the tooth hurts and there is no way to go to the dentist. But the course of treatment cannot exceed 7 days. An analgesic is needed in order to temporarily get rid of pain. But you need to solve the problem with teeth in other ways. If there is an infection, use an antibiotic, if you need a tooth extraction - do this operation. Ketanov can also be prescribed to anesthetize the oral cavity after removing nerves or teeth. Then the course of treatment is 2-3 days.
In case of toothache, the drug is used not once, but according to the schedule, maintaining an interval of 4-5 hours between doses. The maximum daily dose is 4 tablets.
Headache treatment
There are hundreds of causes of a headache, and in some of them, non-narcotic analgesics can help, in others, no. Ketorolac preparations are taken and wait 40 minutes. If the head still hurts, the remedy does not work. To relieve a headache, you need to drink no more than one tablet. The daily dose and course of treatment are standard. But with a constant symptom, it is better to consult a doctor so that he finds out the cause.
Side effects
This drug may cause the following side effects:
- stomach pain
- dyspeptic symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence);
- stomach ulcer;
- history of complications of an ulcer;
- hepatitis;
- jaundice;
- pancreatitis
- impaired kidney function;
- violation of urination;
- blood in the urine;
- the formation of multiple edema;
- vision problems;
- bronchospasm;
- aspirin asthma;
- rhinitis;
- respiratory failure;
- headache;
- drowsiness;
- dizziness;
- hallucinations;
- neurosis;
- psychosis;
- depression;
- arterial hypertension;
- anemia;
- leukopenia;
- all kinds of rash;
- allergy;
- other side effects.
Despite the large list of negative phenomena, the drug is not so dangerous. All of them occur extremely rarely and in patients predisposed to this. If the drug is used as directed by a doctor and follow all instructions, the probability of the above will be significantly less.
Contraindications
There are absolute and relative contraindications for using the drug. This means that there is a list of situations in which the remedy cannot be used at all, but there are diseases or conditions in which there are peculiarities of use. Therefore, it is necessary to go to the doctor's office and consult with him whether this drug can be used.
The following absolute contraindications to the use of ketorolac-based analgesics are distinguished:
- intolerance to this medicine or others from the group;
- history of aspirin asthma;
- bronchospasm;
- dehydration;
- hypovolemia;
- exacerbation of gastric ulcers;
- liver failure;
- clotting problems;
- angioedema;
- frequent bleeding or their high probability;
- severe renal failure;
- problems in the hematopoietic system;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- stroke;
- childhood;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- chronic pain syndrome, etc.
In all these cases, taking Ketorolac is prohibited, so if you have a history of these diseases, you should not even think about purchasing and using this drug.
No less in the number of positions is a list with relative contraindications. It includes such diseases or problems of the body:
- bronchial asthma;
- arterial hypertension;
- heart problems (chronic heart failure);
- cholecystitis;
- cholestasis;
- sepsis;
- hepatitis in the active phase;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- neoplasms in the form of polyps in the nose and pharynx.
Are there any stronger drugs?
Ketorolac-based drugs are the strongest in the group of non-narcotic analgesics. You can not choose other means that would not cause addiction, euphoria, a strong effect on the central nervous system and have an analgesic effect. If this analgesic does not have the desired effect, it is necessary to consider the use of already narcotic analgesics. But only a doctor prescribes such funds, and they are dispensed from a pharmacy strictly by prescription.
Drug Reviews
Over 90% of patients who regularly took this medicine respond positively to it, because it defeated any pain manifestations, wherever they were. But there are also disadvantages. It must be remembered that one of the properties of ketorolac is to bring the body to a state of drowsiness, lethargy, therefore, the tool is contraindicated for drivers and people who are at work that requires increased attention.
The presence of many side effects is another drawback, a remedy that does not allow it to become widely used in therapeutic practice. The medicine is contraindicated not only for children (it is used in extreme cases, when ibuprofen and paracetamol do not help), but also for pregnant and nursing mothers.
