Ambene

There are no vaccines, so Ambene should not be prescribed before 8 weeks and after 2 weeks after routine vaccination.

Ambene is a combination drug that contains the glucocorticosteroid dexamethasone, as well as lidocaine, phenylbutazone and sodium salicylamidoacetate. It is produced in Germany and Austria by Merkle GmbH and is used to treat various diseases such as neuritis, neuralgia, sciatica, sports injuries, articular syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout.

However, like any drug, Ambene has its contraindications and side effects. It is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to its components, acute peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, acute myocardial infarction, heart disease with conduction disturbances, ventricular arrhythmias, chronic heart failure in the decompensation phase, severe impairment of renal, liver or thyroid function, viral infections, systemic mycosis, glaucoma, myelosuppression, severe myopathy, myasthenia gravis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, giant cell (temporal) arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, hemorrhagic diathesis, pancreatitis, stomatitis, the period before and after routine vaccination, lymphadenitis after administration of the BCG vaccine, surgical operations, pregnancy, lactation, childhood and old age.

When using Ambene, side effects may occur, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, ulcers and erosive lesions, bleeding and perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, liver dysfunction, dizziness, headache, agitation, sleep disturbance, psychosis, euphoria, epileptiform convulsions, visual and hearing impairment, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, aplastic anemia, arterial hypotension, orthostatic collapse, allergic reactions, bronchospasm, mycosis, impaired renal function, decreased resistance to infections, delayed wound healing, pain at the injection site , abscess and tissue necrosis at the injection site.

It is also important to consider that Ambene is not recommended for use simultaneously with other glucocorticosteroids, anticoagulants, aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, antibiotics, diuretics, drugs for the treatment of heart and vascular diseases, hypoglycemic agents, insulin, amphotericin, ketoconazole , erythromycin, tetracyclines, phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates and other drugs.

Before using Ambene, you must consult your doctor and strictly follow the recommendations on dosage and duration of use. If any unwanted effects occur, seek medical attention immediately.