Analog "Hondrolone": use in medicine

Diseases of the osteoarticular system are consideredthe most ancient. Mention of them appeared in the past millennia. Currently, problems with joints are also not uncommon. Many middle-aged and elderly people complain of pain when walking, discomfort when weather changes, fragility of bones, etc. This is due to the fact that the older a person becomes, the more tissues of his body are subjected to degenerate-destructive processes. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly maintain natural metabolism in bone and cartilage cells. For this purpose, the drug "Hondrolon" is used. It is used not only for the treatment of joint diseases, but also for their prevention with frequent physical exertion. In the absence of this drug, it is easy to find an analogue of "Hondrolone".

Mechanism of action of the drug

The main component of the drug is the productmetabolism of cartilaginous tissue - chondroitin sulfate. This substance is present in the body normally, but in the process of aging, its amount decreases. Chondroitin sulfate prolongs the life cycle of cartilaginous cells, supports the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans necessary for feeding connective tissues of the body, relieves inflammation. The immune system produces special substances - cytokines, which can damage joints. The drug itself, as well as the analogue of "Hondrolon", the drug "Structum" (or the "Mukosat" solution), help neutralize aggressive cells, and help reduce the effect of free radicals on the body. The use of medications with chondroitin sulfate reduces the need for anti-inflammatory and analgesics. With the help of such drugs, the production of intraarticular fluid is increased, the exchange between phosphorus and calcium is normalized.

The analogue of "Hondrolon" - the drug "Structum"

The agent "Structum" has the same composition astablets "Hondrolon". It also has anti-inflammatory and (to a small extent) analgesic effects. Its main action is the support of the cartilaginous structure, the suppression of enzymes that negatively affect the cells. Thanks to the use of medicament in the body, the necessary hyaluronic acid is synthesized for the connective tissue, the lack of glycosaminoglycans is compensated. All preparations for the treatment of joints have similar indications for use, among them:

1. Osteoarthritis.
2. Arthritis of various etiologies.
3. Osteocondritis of the spine.

In addition, the drug "Structum" can be used as a preventive tool for athletes, as well as with increased physical exertion.

Medicinal solution "Mukosat"

Another analogue of "Hondrolon", the drug "Mukosat",has the same active substance - chondroitin sulfate. Its difference consists in expanded indications for use. In addition to the appointment with destructive-dystrophic processes in the joints and spine, the drug "Mukosat" is prescribed for fractures of cartilage, osteoporosis (and also for its prevention), periodontal diseases. In addition, medication is often recommended in the postoperative period. Another feature of the drug is its dosage form. Most of the medicines intended for the treatment of joints are available in tablets ("Chondrolon", analogs). The injections containing the same active substance are less common, for example, the "Mukosat" solution. But this medicine is appreciated by specialists, since it has a rapid pharmacological effect and higher activity.

The drug "Hondrolon" (analogues, injections): the price in pharmacies

Despite similar medical indications andmechanism of action, medicines differ in price. The most expensive of them is the drug "Structum", the cost of which is about 1100 rubles per package (500 mg). The price of the drug "Hondrolon" is in the range of 77-81 rubles. The solution of "Mukosat" costs about 250-500 rubles (depending on the number of ml in the ampoule).

All preparations containing the active substance"chondroitin sulfate", have the same contraindications for use. These include the period of pregnancy and lactation, children's age. This is due to the fact that these drugs have not been tested in these groups. In addition, these medications can not be prescribed to people suffering from thrombophlebitis and impaired coagulation ability of blood. Side effects include local allergic reactions to injecting drugs (hematoma, redness) and rashes on the skin, fever.