Antiviral drugs
Diseases caused by viral infections are the most common. Most people suffer from a cold, SARS, without going to the doctor. Despite this, without medical products, the ailment can drag on or go into the stage of complication. Therefore, it is necessary to use antiviral drugs to combat infectious colds. It is necessary to know the information about the mechanism of action of medicines, so as not to make a mistake in the choice.
In our time, a variety of antiviral drugs are used. ARVI, influenza are diseases that are difficult to manage and can lead to complications. For treatment, inactivated vaccines, etiotropic chemicals are used, as well as funds aimed at maintaining the immune system.
Chemical antiviral agents
The action of chemical medicines is directed to viruses. Treatment of viral diseases is performed with the help of blockers of M2 channels, inhibitors of neurominidase, ribavirin. To preparations of blockers of M2-channels concern: "Rimantadine", "Midantan", "Daytophorin".In our country, the most common is Rimantadine. It is used to treat and prevent influenza manifestations.
Antiviral drugs "Oseltamivir" and "Zanamivir" are representatives of inhibitors of neuroamididase. Preparations of this group can reduce the duration of treatment to one and a half days, if the medicine is taken no later than two days after the onset of the disease. In the early stages of the disease, due to inhibitors, the negative effect of type A and B viruses is reduced by about three days. In addition, the severity of conditions arising in ARVI and influenza is reduced.
Medicines against RS viruses
Treatment for infectious diseases caused by the RS virus is performed by Ribavirin. Other names of the means: "Virazol", "Rebetol".Drugs are produced in aerosol containers. Therapy is performed in the hospital with the help of a special device - a nebulizer.
The American preparation "Plenoconaryl" was noted with special attention. The remedy has been developed recently and is promising in the fight against enteroviruses and rhinoviruses. The first studies indicate the effectiveness of the drug for respiratory diseases, as well as enteroviral meningitis.
Domestic anti-viral agents have an overwhelming effect on type A, B viruses, and other respiratory viruses. One of such widely used drugs is Arbidol. The product is available in tablets.
Regulators of immunogenesis
Immuneogenesis regulators include interferons. They are produced by the cells of the body, fight against viruses, react to immunity reactions. Despite the variety of viral genetic material, interferons inhibit its development at the initial stage. The effect is caused by the universal property of the drugs. Under the action of interferon in the human body, the production of protective cells is enhanced.
For the treatment of infections of viral origin, alpha and beta interferons are prescribed. A good therapeutic effect is the use of a combination of drugs - chemicals and INF:
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"Betaferon", it is made in the form of a powder, which is placed in a bottle with a nebulizer;
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of Viferon. The medicine is issued in the form of rectal suppositories, it is prescribed for treatment of influenza and ARVI.The preparation contains components: tocopherol acetate and ascorbic acid, which help stabilize cell membranes. In addition, the components are antioxidants, due to which the antiviral activity of the drug increases by 10 or more times.
Interferon Inductors
The agents are natural and synthetic compounds. The drugs can induce the production of their own interferon. One of them is "Amiksin".He is appointed in the first hours of manifestation of the disease. A wide spectrum of activity is possessed by "Tsikloferon".The drug penetrates into the cells, accumulates in the nucleus and cytoplasm, quickly penetrates into the blood. The agent of natural origin "Ridostin" has a pronounced immunomodulating effect.
In addition to the listed names, "Dibasol" has an effective therapeutic effect against viruses.
The presence of all kinds of antiviral drugs makes it possible to choose the most suitable one. The nature of the disease and the severity of its course require a correct decision in prescribing the medicine. The verdict can be made only by a doctor. Correctly diagnosed, timely treatment is the way to recovery.