Ilvagin

Ilvagin: description, indications for use, contraindications and side effects

Ilvagin is a pyrazolone derivative that belongs to the class of analgesics-antipyretics. The active ingredient of Ilvagin - Metamizole sodium - is widely used to relieve pain of various etiologies. The drug is available in the form of tablets and solution for injection.

Indications for the use of Ilvagin include arthralgia, rheumatism, chorea, headache, dental, menstrual, neuralgia, sciatica, myalgia, colic (renal, hepatic, intestinal), pulmonary infarction, myocardial infarction, dissecting aortic aneurysm, thrombosis of the great vessels, inflammatory processes (pleurisy , pneumonia, lumbago, myocarditis), injuries, burns, decompression sickness, herpes zoster, tumors, orchitis, pancreatitis, peritonitis, esophageal perforation, pneumothorax, post-transfusion complications, priapism, as well as febrile syndrome in acute infectious, purulent and urological diseases (prostatitis ), insect bites (mosquitoes, bees, gadflies, etc.).

However, the use of Ilvagin has contraindications and may cause unwanted side effects. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the active substance, inhibition of hematopoiesis (agranulocytosis, cytostatic or infectious neutropenia), severe dysfunction of the liver or kidneys, prostaglandin bronchial asthma, hereditary hemolytic anemia associated with deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Among the side effects that may occur when using Ilvagin, it should be noted granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hemorrhages, hypotension, interstitial nephritis, allergic reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, bronchospasm, anaphylactic shock).

It should also be noted that Ilvagin can interact with other drugs, for example, the effect is enhanced by barbiturates, codeine, histamine H2 blockers, anaprilin (slows down inactivation). Sarcolysin and Mercazolil increase the likelihood of developing agranulocytosis, and also increase the risk of bleeding when combined with Ilvagin.

Before starting to use Ilvagin, you should consult your doctor to exclude the presence of contraindications and evaluate the indications for use. If side effects occur, you should seek medical help immediately.