Ketonal (injections): instructions for use

The medicine "Ketonal" (injections) instructions for use determines how to have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic properties. The active ingredient is ketoprofen, which belongs to the NSAID.

Pharmacological activity

The drug blocks prostaglandins E2, slows the synthesis of bradykinin, inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase, normalizes the lysosomal membranes. Due to this, high anti-inflammatory activity is achieved, which consists in reducing the manifestations of inflammatory pathologies and providing a stable analgesic effect.

Indications for the appointment of Ketonal

The injections (instruction on the use of this testify) are prescribed during the treatment of arthritis (reactive, rheumatoid, psoriatic), gout, bursitis, tendinitis, spondyloarthritis. Also injections of the drug are done with algodismenore in case of pain syndrome, after injuries, operations.

Composition and form of Ketonal drug (injections)

The instructions for use contain information on the composition of the medicament. The solution for injections is released in ampoules of 2 ml. In 1 ml the active substance - ketoprofen - is contained in an amount of 50 mg. Auxiliary components of the solution are benzyl alcohol, water, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol.

Mode of application

Use the medicine should be 1-2 times a day for one ampoule (100 mg). Along with injections, if necessary, the Ketonal drug may be prescribed in other forms. The injections instruction advises to supplement with the reception of tablets or suppositories. Intravenously, the drug is administered only under steady-state conditions, with the infusions being continuous or intermittent. In the first case, 100-200 mg (1-2 ampoules) of the drug is diluted in 500 ml of saline or glucose solution. The introduction is carried out for 8 hours, then the infusion can be repeated. Intermittent - carried out for 0.5-1 hour. Pre-100-200 mg of Ketonal (1-2 ampoules) are diluted in 100 ml of saline. After 8 hours, the administration can also be repeated. If there are severe pain, you can use the drug in conjunction with narcotic analgesics.

Side effects

Rarely causes negative effects of the drug Ketonal (injections). The reviews assure that if side effects occur, they pass very quickly. Patients sometimes experience dyspeptic disorders (stool, nausea, tenderness in the epigastric region). Some people have headaches, dizziness. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia and anemia can develop. In turn, thrombocytopenia can provoke bleeding from the nose, the appearance of petechial rash, the formation of bruises.

Contraindications to the use of Ketonal (injections). Price of the preparation

In the case of intolerance to ketoprofen or other components present in the composition, with intolerance to salicylates, it is forbidden to prescribe the Ketonal medication. Do not use the medication during periods of bearing and breastfeeding. Also, do not prescribe a remedy to patients before the age of fourteen. The price of the drug in different pharmacies varies on average from 200 to 240 rubles.