Probably not an adult who would not have imagined that such anal fissures and hemorrhoids.Those who are faced with these problems for a long time remember the grueling pain when attempting a bowel movement, or simply walking.
One of the main components of conservative treatment of diseases referred to anus (back passage) is nitroglycerine ointment (glycerol trinitrate).On the rules of its application and the effectiveness of treatment with this drug and we'll talk today.
In some cases, treatment is applied nitroglycerin ointment
More than 40 years ago, doctors noticed that spasm of the anal sphincter, which is accompanied by the appearance in the patient of hemorrhoids and fissures, greatly interferes with their healing.This is because that the involuntary contraction of the muscles tonic very difficult local blood flow (ischemia causes) and considerably complicates the already painful process of defecation, leading eventually to a new rupture and injury anus.
This problem has prompted doctors to use for the treatment with nitroglycerin ointment cracks.This material is able to relax the sphincter muscles and how to verify a positive impact on acceleration of the healing process.
How does nitroglycerine ointment: its composition
of the drug consists of active ingredient nitroglycerin and lanolin-vaseline basis.
these agents when applied topically, soaked, dilates blood vessels and relaxes the sphincter.This improves blood circulation, helps heal and disappear spasms.And thanks to the last effect reduces the trauma of the anus and therefore painful fracture heal faster.By the way, some patients may experience slight itching and burning during the application of an ointment.
Features of nitroglycerin ointment
ointment applied to the affected area two to four times a day.Generally, treatment is 1 month.In the treatment of strictly adhere to the dosage indicated by your doctor!
Guide offers to put a little ointment on a cotton swab on the web and enter it at a shallow depth in the anus (if a lubricated surface around the sphincter, the active ingredient does not give a sufficient therapeutic effect, but can cause side effects).However, with strong pain during insertion of the tampon may be smearing the surface and around the anus.
especially nitroglycerin rapidly absorbed with good blood flow.Therefore, doctors advise not to apply the ointment for half an hour after taking a bath in order to avoid contact with the blood of an excessive amount of the active ingredient
side effects of the ointment
were treated with this drug, it is important not to overdo it with its use!In large quantities, the ointment can cause dizziness and headaches caused by a decrease in blood pressure due to the expansion of blood vessels (by the way, is why doctors recommend to put the drug in a prone position).In order to avoid unwanted side effects, and you should not forget to wash your hands after the procedure, from the remnants of ointments.Interestingly, all of these effects have the ability to self-restraint: with constant use of drugs with nitroglycerin, they become less pronounced.Yet when they occur the use of ointments should stop and consult a doctor.
Contraindications to the use
The described rectal ointment prescribed by the doctor, proctologist.The patient is not necessary to decide on the appropriateness of its application.
should be remembered also that in some cases it may be contraindicated nitroglycerine ointment.Instructions about it says the following:
- before the start of treatment, the patient should always consult with a physician to observe it;
- means not indicated if the patient suffers from heart disease or severe hypotension (low blood pressure);
- seniors to apply said means necessary with extreme caution;
- treatment with this drug is contraindicated in patients receiving products containing organic nitrates or who have hypersensitivity to the active substance;
- during pregnancy and lactation period before applying ointment is obligatory to consult a doctor;
- the presence of dizziness caused by the use of an ointment, it is necessary to give up driving to the disappearance of side effects.
In some cases, even used as part of nitroglycerin ointment?
In proctology used nitroglycerine ointment 0.2%.But there are also two percent ointment containing the active compound.
This preparation is used in cardiology as a prophylactic agent for stroke, and also in cases of chronic heart failure.Nitroglycerin ointment, and effective as a component of pulmonary hypertension therapy.
In these cases, your doctor has prescribed amount of ointment is applied on the scale of the dispensing of paper and attached to the area of skin without hair.The effect usually occurs after half an hour and lasts up to 5 hours.
nitroglycerin ointment: the price
Keep in mind that the factory of manufacture nitroglycerin ointment 0.2% in Russia.These agents are manufactured in pharmacies to order according to individual recipes.Therefore, the appointment of its physician specify where to buy nitroglycerin ointment.Some clinics are made and offer it to their patients.
This tool is usually placed in a bottle of dark glass volume '20 Store it at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture.
Ointment in Russia is located within 350 rubles.
