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 why skin disinfection is essential.

If the patient’s symptoms have been successfully relieved, there is a risk of overstrain, especially in large joints with a high weight load, such as the knee joint, due to the newly acquired freedom from pain. This can lead to increased wear and tear and cartilage damage. If the active ingredient is injected into a tendon during incorrect use, Lipotalon® can damage the tendon and in the worst case even tear it.

Although Lipotalon® is only used locally and not regularly, the usual side effects of glucocorticoids such as edema, high blood pressure or skin problems can occur. Blood sugar levels may also be elevated after treatment. Lipotalon® is injected into the affected region with a needle.

During this injection, meticulous attention should be paid to hygiene to avoid dangerous side effects of the injection. If both the skin and the needle are sterile and the injection takes place under sterile conditions, side effects are very rare when Lipotalon® is injected. The attachment of pathogens to the needle or remaining bacteria on the skin can lead to infections under the skin.

When Lipotalon® is injected into a joint, infections can lead to a painful and dangerous joint inflammation. Skin irritations after the injection occur relatively frequently and are not initially a cause for concern. In rare cases, however, the skin at the injection site may die off.

Heat development and severe skin irritation after the injection should therefore always be clarified. Also possible is an allergic reaction to the active substance, which can sometimes affect the entire body. In rare cases, Lipotalon® may be accidentally injected into the bloodstream.If this is the case, disturbances of the blood sugar level and side effects on the stomach can occur. Too frequent use of Lipotalon® should be avoided in order to avoid accumulation of the active ingredient in the blood.