Electrophoresis is a method of physiotherapy in which tissue is exposed to a constant electric current. Electrophoresis is performed with a medicinal substance that penetrates the body through the skin. Electrophoresis with Karipazim (Karipain) is used in the treatment of the spine and joints. This substance has a fairly good effect and can significantly improve the condition of patients (especially in the presence of an intervertebral hernia). Electrophoresis is a fairly safe method of therapy, however, in any case it requires a doctor’s prescription. You should not use electrophoresis without the recommendations of your doctor, but a specialist will inform you about its need.
At the Yusupov Hospital you can get qualified advice on methods of treating the spine and the use of electrophoresis. The doctor will perform an examination and draw up a plan for the most optimal therapy, which will eliminate the disease as much as possible and return the person to a full life.
Electrophoresis with Karipain (Karipazim): indications
Electrophoresis is a procedure during which an electric current is applied to the human body. With its help, a drug can be introduced into the body, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and excluding injections. The drug penetrates the skin and acts directly on the affected organ. Due to the influence of electric current, the drug accumulates in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, forming a depot. Thus, the drug continues to have a therapeutic effect after the end of the procedure for a long period of time. Electrophoresis irritates tissue receptors, so they react to the arrival of even small doses of the drug, therefore, when using the procedure, a pronounced therapeutic effect is observed.
Karipazim (karipain) is a drug that has a positive effect on damaged bone and cartilage tissue. The active substance is of natural origin: it is obtained from papaya juice, which is why the product is also called papain. Karipazim contains a special proteolytic enzyme that acts on non-collagen structures. Karipazim resolves destroyed components of cartilage or intervertebral discs, without affecting collagen, which is part of healthy cartilage.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim is prescribed for:
- osteochondrosis;
- herniated intervertebral discs;
- arthrosis and arthritis;
- neurological diseases (neuralgia, neuritis);
- adhesions and inflammatory processes;
- after operations to treat scars.
Side effects
Despite the fact that the drug relieves pain well and has a low price, in rare cases, when using it, the patient experiences unwanted drug reactions:
- local allergic reactions in the form of urticaria or redness of the skin;
- short-term itching and burning under the electrodes;
- slight rise in body temperature.
The fever that may occur with this method of physiotherapy is due to the fact that Karipazim increases the intensity of inflammation, especially during the first sessions. Despite the fact that such an increase in the inflammatory process is temporary, many patients are worried about this. Cases of drug overdose have not been described, since the drug is available in powder form for topical use and is not administered orally.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim for hernia of the lumbar spine
Electrophoresis with karipazim for hernia of the lumbar spine is quite effective. It is actively used to relieve inflammation, pain, and have a beneficial effect on tissue. A hernia in the lumbar spine is a very unpleasant disease that causes a lot of difficulties for a person. Therefore, treatment of this condition requires an integrated approach. One of the components of therapy is electrophoresis with caripazim. This procedure at an early stage of the disease can significantly improve the condition of the spine and avoid surgery.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim for hernia helps:
- softening of the cartilage tissue of the intervertebral discs;
- restoration of elasticity of collagen fibers;
- scarring of damaged tissue;
- eliminating the inflammatory process.
How to do electrophoresis with Karipazim?
Electrophoresis with Karipazim can be done in a special physiotherapy room. Medical staff perform the procedure, observing all safety standards and regulations. During electrophoresis, the doctor observes the human body’s reaction to the procedure and, if necessary, makes adjustments or stops the process.
To perform electrophoresis, a person assumes a lying position; you should relax and not strain your muscles throughout the entire session. For electrophoresis, gauze or fabric bandages are used, which are moistened with Karipazim. The electrodes are wrapped in bandages and applied to an open area of skin in the area of the pathological process that is subject to therapy (for example, in the lumbar spine). Next, the device turns on and the current gradually increases. A person should feel a slight tingling sensation, without pain or discomfort. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes.
Analogs
There are a number of analogues of Karipazim on the pharmaceutical market - these are Papain, Chymotrypsin and a number of other medicines. From patients you can often hear the question, which is better for electrophoresis - Karipain or Karipazim? A number of doctors report that Karipazim is considered a unique drug with a specific mechanism of action, and therefore existing drugs with a similar effect on the body should not be considered as its complete analogue. However, many attending physicians recommend similar products to their patients, since the original Karipazim is not always available or the patient is allergic to its components.
The average cost of a course of therapy with Karipazim is 300-500 rubles. While for a similar course with similar medications you will have to spend 500-800 rubles due to differences in how much these drugs cost.
Physiotherapy is an additional method of treating inflammatory processes of various localizations, primarily osteochondrosis and arthritis, including those affecting the knee, elbows, etc. Therapy has a number of indications and contraindications, and therefore requires consultation of the patient with the attending physician before the start of the procedures. The use of electrophoresis with Karipazim in accordance with the instructions for use can increase the effectiveness of this method, as well as significantly reduce the risk of side effects. Self-medication is unacceptable, as it can cause progression of the underlying disease or complications after physiotherapy.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim: contraindications
Like any other therapeutic method, electrophoresis with Karipazim has its contraindications. It should be noted that treatment with Karipazim is performed only through the conduction of electric current. The drug is not used for intramuscular or intravenous administration.
Contraindications to the use of electrophoresis with Karipazim include:
- intolerance to the components of Karipazim;
- skin lesions, open wounds, purulent foci;
- severe cardiovascular diseases;
- presence of a pacemaker;
- severe liver and kidney diseases;
- fever;
- intolerance to procedures using electric current.
Preparing for treatment
Before answering the question of how to do electrophoresis with Karipazim, each patient must undergo a series of specific examinations that allow the use of the specified physiotherapy.
The patient is examined as follows:
- the attending physician carefully examines the patient to identify his indications and contraindications for physiotherapeutic methods;
- to exclude inflammatory processes, patients are prescribed a general blood and urine test;
- To confirm the diagnosis, plain radiography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is prescribed; these procedures should be performed on all patients, since in severe cases of osteochondrosis, electrophoresis with medications may be ineffective;
- It is important to check with the patient for allergies to medications and fruits.
If the patient has no contraindications to this physiotherapeutic method of treatment, he may be recommended to conduct electrophoresis at home or in a hospital.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim: price
You can buy Karipazim for electrophoresis in Moscow in pharmacies or order it online. The price of Karipazim (Karipain) for electrophoresis is approximately 110 rubles per 10 ml ampoule. For a course of electrophoresis, you will need several ampoules, the exact number of which will be indicated by the doctor. On average, a course of electrophoresis is at least 10 sessions. It is possible to prescribe several courses with a break of 3-4 weeks.
In specially equipped physiotherapy rooms, the drug is usually already in stock, so the patient does not need to buy it separately. This is done for the convenience of the patient, who will not waste extra time searching for the medicine of the required dosage.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim: where is it done in Moscow?
Answering the question about the prescription of Karipazim and electrophoresis, “Where can I do it in Moscow?”, we can definitely say, “In the Yusupov Hospital.” There is a rehabilitation center here, where various diseases are treated using physical influence on the body. At the Yusupov Hospital, electrophoresis with Karipazim is performed with high quality. The price of the procedure will depend on the type of disease, the number of sessions, and the need for additional manipulations.
Physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists at the Yusupov Hospital are high-level specialists who are fluent in the technique of performing electrophoresis. The procedure is performed in comfortable conditions using modern equipment. After a course of electrophoresis, a person feels a significant improvement in his condition. Full treatment of pathology at the Yusupov Hospital helps eliminate the disease and improve human health.
You can make an appointment with rehabilitation therapists, physiotherapists and other rehabilitation clinic specialists, get information about the work of the rehabilitation center, and clarify other questions of interest by calling the Yusupov Hospital.
Carrying out the procedure
Patients with osteochondrosis often ask the question, where is electrophoresis with Karipazim done? A similar procedure can be performed in a medical facility or at home after prior consultation with a doctor.
In order to carry out the procedure, you should have a number of things that allow you to carry out electrophoresis:
- a device for creating a constant electric field, approved for electrophoresis;
- flannel pads used to impregnate them with medicines, including Karipazim;
- special paper electrode pads, which are usually produced on the basis of filter paper;
- thermometer for measuring the temperature of solutions;
- medications: Karipazim (can be replaced with Karipain), aminophylline and dimethyl sulfoxide;
- instructions for the use of drugs, as well as for electrophoresis.
According to the instructions for use, electrophoresis with Karipazim is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- flannel electrodes are moistened in water heated to 37°C;
- Karipazim in the volume of one bottle is dissolved in the required amount of physiological solution, after which a few drops of dimethyl sulfoxide are added to it;
- the electrodes are taken out of the water, carefully squeezed out and paper conductive electrode pads are placed on them;
- a solution of Karipazim and dimethyl sulfoxide is carefully poured onto the “+” electrode, and a 2.4% solution of aminophylline is poured onto the “−” electrode;
- the location of the electrodes can be arbitrary, however, the “+” electrode should always be placed in the area of localization of pain, the negative electrode is placed outside the back, for example, on the thigh; with another option for the location of the electrodes, the anode is placed on the lower back, and the cathode on the abdominal area;
- after the electrodes are placed correctly, the electrodes of the electrophoresis device itself are placed in the pockets of the flannel pads;
- the electrodes are carefully pressed to the skin using fixing bandages, which increases the effectiveness of this method;
- The current strength is selected on the device panel; as a rule, it ranges from 5 to 10 mA, depending on the severity of clinical symptoms.
The duration of the therapeutic session is 15-25 minutes. The course should be continued for at least 10 days. Sessions can be repeated 1-2 months after completion of the last course.
An important condition for the safety and effectiveness of the procedure is consultation with your doctor before using the method. Under no circumstances should you self-medicate, as this may cause complications or progression of the underlying disease.