Lipotalon

Definition Lipotalon® is a drug from the group of glucocorticoids. Like all glucocorticoids, to whose group cortisone also belongs, Lipotalon® has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. It contains the active ingredient dexamethasone and is used for injection into joints for local action. Indication Lipotalon® can be used in inflammatory processes of the joints such as inflammatory … Lipotalon

Ampoules | Lipotalon

Ampoules Lipotalon® is available in so-called ampoules, which are filled with the injection solution. Each ampoule of Lipotalon® contains 1 ml of the solution. The active ingredient in the solution is called dexamethasone and is contained in the solution in 4 mg amounts. The other components of the solution consist of water, soybean oil, fats, … Ampoules | Lipotalon

Side effects | Lipotalon

Side effects Joint injections may cause pain, burning and heat sensation as well as intolerance reactions. With every joint injection, there is a risk of infection by pathogens in the injection solution or at the syringe. It can also happen that skin germs get into the joint or adjacent tissue when they penetrate, which is … Side effects | Lipotalon

Contraindications | Lipotalon

Contraindications If there is a known allergy or hypersensitivity to the active ingredient dexamethasone, Lipotalon® must not be used. Other components of the Lipotalon® injection solution are soybean oil, glycerol and phospholipids from egg yolk. If treatment with Lipotalon® is to be carried out, there must be no allergy to these substances either. Another very … Contraindications | Lipotalon

Cortisone syringe

Introduction As the bones become heavier and heavier over the years and the joints increasingly refuse to function, many affected people have a “cortisone injection” administered by the orthopaedist of their choice. But also young adults and adolescents usually undergo this therapy after sports injuries, which is intended to relieve pain and increase mobility. But … Cortisone syringe

Cortisone therapy for joint diseases

Cortisone injection, corticoid crystal suspension, intra-articular cortisone injection, risks of intra-articular injection, betamethasone, dexamethasone, triamcinolone Introduction Glucocorticoids, colloquially known as “cortisone“, are very effective drugs in the treatment of inflammation of all kinds and the pain associated with it. In inflammatory joint diseases, they are injected directly into the joint in the form of so-called … Cortisone therapy for joint diseases

Fields of application | Cortisone therapy for joint diseases

Fields of application Inflammations of the joint apparatus (knee, hip, etc.) can have various causes. They can be caused by overexertion, incorrect loading, age-related wear and tear (degeneration), autoimmune diseases (the body destroys its own tissue) or bacterial infections. Depending on the type of illness, your doctor will try to improve the symptoms by immobilising … Fields of application | Cortisone therapy for joint diseases

How often should an application take place? | Cortisone therapy for joint diseases

How often should an application take place? For many patients, a single application is sufficient to cure the symptoms. Depending on the preparation, the anti-inflammatory effect lasts for 3 weeks. If the inflammation has not subsided completely after this period, further cortisone infiltrations should not be carried out too close together. No more than 4 … How often should an application take place? | Cortisone therapy for joint diseases

Cortisone spray

General information Cortisone sprays are among the most frequently used and well-tolerated drugs, which can be used in a wide range of diseases. They contain inhaled glucocorticoids which have local anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and immunosuppressive effects, making them suitable for the treatment of diseases such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. Cortisone sprays are among the most … Cortisone spray