Varicose veins ointment

In order to relieve discomfort in the legs and eliminate the main external signs of the disease, doctors recommend using ointment from varicose veins. There are a lot of such ointments on the drugstore shelves, so in this article we will try to describe the most effective and popular ones.

Varicose disease, or the expansion of veins - a disease that occurs every year more often. Varicosis affects both women and men, and if the disease was formerly the lot of elderly people, now the disease is "younger": 25-30-year-old patients are ill with it.

Indications for use of ointments from varicose veins

Unfortunately, by just applying ointments from varicose veins it will not be possible to completely get rid of the disease. However, a special composition of the drugs will help to significantly alleviate the patient's condition: reduce thrombosis, reduce blood pressure in venous vessels. Regular use of ointments will eliminate swelling on the legs, relieve pain and feeling of weight and severity in the limbs.

Very important and prevention of varicose veins, especially in pregnancy or professional activities associated with prolonged standing on the legs. Ointments from varicose veins can serve as an excellent preventive tool for people working with heavy loads. Such ointments will prevent the appearance and progression of the disease.

If the disease is at an early stage, the use of ointments will help to eliminate venous stasis, prevent thrombophlebitis, which in future will prevent the adverse effects and complications of varicose veins.

Pharmacodynamics of ointments from varicose veins

Most ointments from varicose veins have a venoprotective action: they strengthen the walls of the capillaries and veins, reduce the clearance between the endothelial cells (modifying the fibrous matrix in the intercellular spaces). Ointments inhibit aggregation and increase the variability of erythrocyte cells, act on the removal of the process of inflammation.

If the disease of veins is chronic, then in this case ointments can reduce the degree of swelling of the tissues, calm pain, eliminate convulsions in the extremities, prevent trophic tissue disorders (nutrition) and ulceration on the surface of the skin.

Preparations based on heparin are designed to prevent the formation of clots in the lumens of blood vessels, and also to dissolve the already formed thrombi. Thanks to anticoagulant (anti-shaking) action, ointments with heparin facilitate the movement of blood through the vessels, stimulate metabolic processes in tissues, accelerate the resorption of hemorrhages and thrombi, and eliminate swelling of the extremities.

Ointments with anti-inflammatory effect, first of all, eliminate the inflammatory process, in connection with which all the signs of inflammation disappear: redness along the vein, pain, swelling, heaviness in the legs.

Pharmacokinetics of ointments from varicose veins

After the distribution of ointments from varicose veins on the skin, the active ingredients of the preparations are absorbed quickly enough through the epidermis layer, and within half an hour they can be found in the structure of the dermis, and after 2-6 hours - in the layer of subcutaneous fat.

After absorption, the active ingredients are biotransformed in small amounts in the liver (mainly by the enzyme-hepatic heparinase) and in the reticuloendothelial apparatus.

Names of ointments from varicose veins

Most of the modern ointments from varicose veins in its composition can be roughly divided into several categories:

• ointments whose action is based on the presence of heparin. Heparin is an anticoagulant, or, more simply, a substance that prevents blood clotting. This natural substance, present in a certain amount in our body, and produced by tissue basophils. Heparin dilutes the blood, thereby facilitating its movement through the vessels and reducing pressure on the venous walls. The most well-known ointments based on heparin: Heparin ointment, Lyoton, Lipoven, Trombophobe and others;
• ointments to eliminate the inflammatory reaction in the veins, contain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substances that help relieve inflammation, redness and ease pain in the veins. Such ointments include: Diclofenac, Diklak-gel, Diklovit-Gel, Mundizal-Gel, Dolgit-cream, Bystrum-gel, etc .;
• ointments-venotonic - contain substances that relax the smooth muscles of venous vessels, reduce the permeability of the venous wall, positively affect the rheological properties of the blood. Among the most well-known Venetonium ointments are Troxevasin, Troxerutin, Venoruton, Ginkor-gel, etc .;
• ointments that eliminate inflammation, based on glucocorticosteroids. These drugs are used only rarely and only under the supervision of a doctor. To such ointments carry, for example, Flucinar.

Determine which of the ointments will be most effective in your case, can a vascular surgeon or specialist-phlebologist. It is not easy to choose the necessary ointment, therefore patients are often "disappointed" in ointments and call them ineffective. If you find yourself in such a situation, do not hesitate and consult a doctor: he will conduct an examination, assess the extent of the problem and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Dosing and Administration

Ointments from varicose veins are applied twice a day (in the morning after a shower and at night) on painful limbs. With the help of rough massage movements, the ointment is gently rubbed into the skin until it is completely absorbed. It is very important to use the ointment regularly for a long time.

Ointments are applied exclusively to intact skin. It is necessary to protect the eyes and mucous membranes from getting ointments.

Heparin ointments are used, as a rule, about 2 weeks.

If desired, ointments from varicose veins can be applied under compresses, elastic bandages or special anti-varicose decompression stockings.

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The use of ointments from varicose veins during pregnancy

Ointments from varicose veins during pregnancy should be prescribed only by a specialist. One of the reasons is the property of most ointments from varicose veins, which can lead to hemorrhages, bleeding, especially during childbirth. The second reason is the ability of such ointments to dilate the vessels. The fact is that not all women need vasodilation: ointments, as well as other drugs, should be prescribed during pregnancy only if there are clear indications to this.

The third reason is that not all ointments have undergone the necessary studies and can be safe for the future child and pregnancy itself. Moreover, ointments can cause allergies, which can negatively affect the bearing process.

Of course, not all drugs are taboo during pregnancy. However, the advisability of using a particular drug, even if it is external, should be evaluated by a doctor.

Contraindications to the use of ointments from varicose veins

The use of ointments from varicose veins has a number of contraindications, which you should pay attention to before you start treatment with a particular drug. The following contraindications can be attributed to any ointments from varicose veins:

• damage to the external skin in the place of application of the ointment (wounds, scratches, burns, etc.);
• bleeding or tendency to them, violations of blood coagulation, hemorrhage;
• functional impairment or insufficient function of the liver and kidneys;
• period of gestation and childbirth;
• individual hypersensitivity, a tendency to allergy to at least one of the components of the ointment.

The ointment from varicose veins is not recommended for application on ulcerous surfaces and mucous membranes, and also to use in the presence of ulcers on the skin.

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Side effects of ointments from varicose veins

With external use of the ointment, allergic manifestations can occur, such as itching, rashes, redness of the skin.

If you notice any other symptoms associated with it, it seems to you, with the use of ointments from varicose veins, it is necessary to inform them about it to the doctor.

Overdose

Since ointments for varicose veins are used strictly externally, the risk of overdose is actually reduced to zero. If the ointment was accidentally swallowed, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor and take measures to detoxify the body.

Interactions of ointments from varicose veins with other drugs

The diluting property of heparin ointments is uniquely enhanced when combined with anticoagulant, antiaggregant and nonsteroidal medications.

Ergot preparations, antiallergic agents, tetracycline and nicotine lower the effect of heparin.

The effect of most ointments from varicose veins can be exacerbated by the combined use of vitamin C.

Conditions for storing ointments from varicose veins

Ointments from varicose veins do not require special storage conditions. The preparations are stored in dry places with room temperature, in undamaged factory packaging. Do not freeze ointments, and allow their heating above 25 ° C.

The shelf life should be indicated on the package, most often it is from 3 to 5 years.

The ointment from varicose veins is released without requiring a prescription from the doctor.

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