Introduction Novalgin® is a strong pain reliever containing the active ingredient metamizole. This active ingredient is also known under the name Novaminsulfone. In addition to its analgesic properties, Novalgin® is also antipyretic. It is used for a wide range of aches and pains such as headaches, tumor pain or colicky pain. Novalgin® is a prodrug, … Novalgin and alcohol – is it compatible?
May I drink alcohol? While taking Novalgin®-drops it is also recommended in the package insert to abstain from taking alcohol, as interactions cannot be excluded. Furthermore the alcohol can influence and change the effect of the drug. Therefore it is recommended to abstain from alcohol during a therapy with Novalgin®. Furthermore, Novalgin® should not be … May I drink alcohol? | Novalgin and alcohol – is it compatible?
Introduction Novalgin® drops with the active ingredient Metamizol are prescription-only drops for pain treatment. Due to the possible side effects Novalgin® drops are less and less prescribed although the active substance has good, antipyretic and analgesic properties. In hospitals, where a close observation of the patient is possible, Novalgin® drops are still frequently used because … Novalgin®-Drops
Side effects The side effects that may occur while taking Novalgin® are generally classified according to the frequency of their occurrence. In general, every intake of Novalgin® can theoretically lead to the occurrence of side effects, but these do not necessarily occur in every patient. Occasional side effects are physical reactions to taking Novalgin® that … Side effects | Novalgin®-Drops
The pain and fever medication (also known as analgesic, antipyretic) Novalgin® is available as tablets or film-coated tablets (a special layer provides a more pleasant taste and makes swallowing easier), drops or suppositories in pharmacies only on prescription. The treating physician adapts the dosage and the duration of application of the Novalgin® prescribed by him … Dosage of Novalgin
Introduction Novalgin® is a trade name, i.e. only the name chosen by the manufacturer, behind which the active ingredient metamizole is hidden. Metamizole is alternatively also sold under the names Novaminsulfon®, Sintetica® and Minalgin®. Application Novalgin® or Metamizol belongs to the class of painkillers (analgesics). This group can be roughly divided into active ingredients with … Side effects of Novalgin
Allergy to Novalgin Skin rash and agranulocytosis are among the consequences of an allergic reaction to Novalgin®. In addition, an allergic reaction with histamine release can also occur. This leads to reddening of the skin, itching and breathing difficulties. In the worst case, the allergic reaction leads to an anaphylactic shock with a drop in … Allergy to Novalgin | Side effects of Novalgin
Side effects An advantage of using Novalgin® in contrast to typical NSAIDs (such as acetylsalicylic acid) is that it is very well tolerated by the stomach and peptic ulcers practically never occur. More frequent, however, are severe drops in blood pressure when injected too quickly. A side effect of Novalgin® is the so-called Agranulocytosis. This … Side effects | NSAR and Novalgin® – is it compatible?
Dosage forms Novalgin® is available in different dosage forms, as tablets, effervescent tablets, drops, suppositories and injection solution for administration into the vein (intravenous) or into the muscle (intramuscular). All articles in this series: NSAR and Novalgin® – is it compatible? Side effects Dosage forms
General information Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are drugs that relieve the symptoms of inflammatory processes such as pain, reduce swelling and, to varying degrees, lower fever. As painkillers, NSAIDs are initially counted in the group of non-opioid analgesics. This means that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) exert their analgesic effect by suppressing … NSAR and Novalgin® – is it compatible?
