What medicine does osteoarthritis take

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Osteoarthritis is a common disease in the elderly people. In clinical practice, it is generally treated with drugs. In this regard, this article will share the relevant drugs for the treatment of osteoarthritis with you.

What medicine does osteoarthritis take

Drug one: adrenocortical hormone. For the cases of joint cavity effusion, the effect is good. Intra articular injection can be used once after 4 weeks, but it should not be used repeatedly, and it should be carried out under strict disinfection measures. Overuse will aggravate joint injury, accelerate joint degeneration, and there is a risk of infection if the disinfection is not strict, so the indications should be strictly controlled.

Drug 2: hyaluronic acid. It can reduce intra-articular friction, relieve pain and improve function. Intra articular injection of 2 ml once a week was used. Although the effect is not as fast as that of hormone, the duration of pain relief is longer than that of hormone.

Drug three: glucosamine. It can improve the metabolism of cartilage and inhibit the development of inflammation. Moreover, after stopping the drug for a period of time, its effect will still maintain for a long time. Generally, the effect of this kind of drugs is relatively slow, and it takes several weeks to take effect, but it can slow down, stabilize and even reverse the degradation process of osteoarthritis cartilage.

matters needing attention

In order to prevent the spread of inflammation and affect the normal function of their limbs, osteoarthritis patients should take medicine on time during the illness. At the same time, they should pay attention to the protective measures for the inflammatory parts, and try to stay away from the humid environment.