If chondroprotectors in the treatment of arthritis?

Chondroprotectors in osteoarthritis are drugs that help rebuild cartilage. About the effectiveness of chondroprotectors to this day there is debate. Doctors are of the opinion that these drugs will help only if the patient will take them for a long time and in certain dosages.

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what are chondroprotectors?

Chondroprotectors in osteoarthritis prevent degeneration of cartilage. Chondroprotectors are having a positive impact regardless of the place of diseases of the joints, whether of the spine or brush.

This group of Drugs are made from products of animal or vegetable origin. Often used some salmon species or invertebrate groups. As plant components use avocado or beans.

The structure of chondroprotectors is composed of the following components:

  • chondroitin
  • glucosamine

Chondroitin is a substance that normalize metabolism in cartilaginous tissues. In addition, the components of this group contribute to the formation of chondrocytes. Chondroitin also stimulates the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. In addition to stimulating effect, chondroitin has anti-inflammatory properties and accelerates production of lubricant for cartilage.

Accepting chondroprotectors in osteoarthritis

Glucosamine is a substance that has strong anti-inflammatory action. In addition, this component of chondroprotectors destroys enzymes that may interfere with the production of collagen. Even glucosamine helps to destroy chemical compounds that can damage cell membranes.

Chondroitin and glucosamine in some drugs can be combined, and some have to be separated. This is due to the fact that a number of pharmacists are of the opinion that these substances are antagonists and can dull the effect of each other. However, the advantage of one-component chondroprotectors is not proven.

Which drug is best?

In our days on the shelves of pharmacies you can find several dozen varieties of chondroprotectors. The casual observer there is quite logical question: which of the drugs will be more effective?

In order to choose the right drug, it is better to consult your physician.

Medicines from different manufacturers can vary the ratio of components and the presence of various impurities.

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regardless of price categories chondroprotectors almost not have a detrimental effect on human health. However, it should be remembered that impurities in the composition of medicines can be unsafe. Leading drugs doctors consider the following:

  • artra
  • don;
  • teraflex
  • structum.

There are medicines for treatment, which are introduced into the body through injections. Best drugs injecting groups are considered “Adgelon”, “Natrix”, “Elbona and Alflutop”. The course of treatment via injections lasts 10-20 days. Doctors believe that the effectiveness of drugs of this group is the most high.

Sometimes doctors recommend the use of the alternate joint fluid, the best among them are considered to be “Ostenil”, “Synvisc” or “Sinogram”. These drugs inherently contain hyaluronic acid. Deputy joint fluid is administered, usually in larger joints. After falling into drugs begin to replace the joint fluid and have anti-inflammatory action. A course of treatments with the use of substituents does not exceed 3-5 days.

In diseases of the joints sometimes you can use different creams or ointments. These funds are applied topically. They should be applied on the affected areas. However, remember that ointments and creams only have an anti-inflammatory effect.

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What rules should be followed when treatment?

Chondroprotectors will have a good effect on the body only in the complex treatment. In acute stages of joint disease, the intake of these medications must be accompanied by a course of injections.

Chondroprotective drugs can be used only if the diagnosis was confirmed. In any case you should not use these drugs for the prevention of arthrosis.

For the effective treatment should adhere to the following rules:

  • if the patient has excessive weight – it is better to stick to your diet;
  • avoid stress on the affected joints;
  • preferably in time to treat various infectious diseases and to avoid hypothermia.

The Reception of chondroprotective drugs is contraindicated in children under 12 years, pregnant women and people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. If the arthrosis is running, chondroprotectors not able to give the proper effect.

Additional sources:

Mr. Kosinski. C. Degenerativelesions of the osteoarticular apparatus. – L.: Medgiz. – 1961. – 196 p.

Pokrovsky V. I. Small medical encyclopedia. – Soviet encyclopedia, 1996. – T. 4. – 577 S.

L. I., Benevolenska, Brzozowski M. M. Epidemiology of rheumatic diseases. – M.: Medicine, 1988. – 237 p.