How to use drugs for osteoarthritis

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My aunt is only 55 years old this year, but recently her health has not been very good, especially the knee joint, pain, discomfort, affect walking, took some drugs, but the symptoms have not improved, but more and more serious, a few days ago went to the hospital to check, said it is osteoarthritis, for patients with this disease should be treated as soon as possible, now I will put it Let us know how to use drugs for osteoarthritis.

How to use drugs for osteoarthritis

First: Sodium Hyaluronate: it is the main component of synovial fluid in articular cavity and one of the components of cartilage matrix. It plays a lubricating role in joints and reduces the friction between tissues. After injection into articular cavity, it can significantly improve the inflammatory reaction of synovial fluid tissue, enhance the viscosity and lubricating function of articular fluid, protect articular cartilage, promote the healing and regeneration of articular cartilage, relieve pain and increase blood pressure The activity of the node. It is often injected into the joint, once 25mg, once a week, for 5 consecutive weeks. Strict aseptic operation is required.  

Second: Glucosamine: it is the most important monosaccharide of glucosamine (GS) and proteoglycan in articular cartilage matrix. Normal people can synthesize GS through the amination of glucose. However, the synthesis of GS is blocked or insufficient in the chondrocytes of osteoarthritis patients, resulting in softening and loss of elasticity of cartilage matrix, destruction of collagen fiber structure, increase of cartilage surface cavities, and bone wear and tear Destruction.

Third: non steroidal analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs: can inhibit the synthesis of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin, anti-inflammatory reaction, relieve joint edema and pain. Ibuprofen 200-400mg once, three times a day; amlomepramine 200mg once, three times a day; nimesulide 100mg once, two times a day for 4-6 weeks.

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In addition, there is drug therapy for osteoarthritis, but drug therapy can only relieve some symptoms, and can not completely cure the disease. Patients should also pay attention to the diet, eat more sulfur-containing food, avoid using iron containing food, keep a good attitude, appropriate exercise, can effectively relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.