The drug "Immunomax" refers to immunomodulating drugs, the pharmacological effect of which is aimed at enhancing the body's defenses and stimulating cell phagocytosis.
The medication is made in the form of a freeze-dried powder for the manufacture of a solution that is intended for injection. "Immunomax" is dispensed from drugstores in glass ampoules or bottles. There are thirty ampoules in the package with the attached instructions for use of Immunomax.
The injections have one active substance - acid peptidoglycan, in a dosage of one hundred or two hundred microunits. Ampoules with water for injection are also attached to the drug to dilute the powder.
Pharmacological properties
The drug has a powerful immunostimulating effect. Under the influence of Immunomax, segmented nuclear neutrophils are activated, the body's resistance to viral diseases, as well as to herpes simplex viruses and papillomavirus, is enhanced. The medication is also highly effective against chlamydia, staphylococci, E. coli and salmonella. According to the instructions "Immunomax" in tablets is still available.
Indications
The drug "Immunomax" is prescribed for people with weakened immunity, who are often sick. The main indications for the administration of this medication are the following diseases and conditions:
- Papilloma virus is a disease of viral origin that damages intimate organs.
- Herpes is a recurring infectious process that is caused by the herpes simplex virus and is characterized by damage to tissues and nerve cells.
- Mycoplasmosis is a chronic disease caused by small bacteria that are parasitic in the human body.
- Ureaplasmosis is an infectious disease of various organs of the genitourinary tract.
- Chlamydia is an infectious disease that is sexually transmitted caused by chlamydia.
- Viral infections.
This medication is also prescribed to people who are forced to use antibacterial agents for a long time to maintain and activate the body's natural defense.
Contraindications
The drug should only be used under the strict supervision of a medical professional. Before starting treatment, it is important to thoroughly study the instructions for use with Immunomax, since it has some prohibitions:
- Individual intolerance.
- Age to twelve years.
In other situations, the drug is well tolerated by people and does not have serious contraindications for use.
How to use the drug?
The solution is injected deep into the muscle once a day, after mixing the contents of the ampoule or vial with a solvent. The daily dosage of "Immunomax" is determined by the doctor for each patient purely individually, it depends on the severity of the clinical signs of the disease.
According to the instructions for use of Immunomax, adolescents over twelve years of age and adults are administered one or two hundred units of the drug at a time. The duration of therapy varies from three to six days with a specific administration schedule: the first three days of the injection must be carried out every day, then, if necessary, rest for five days, after which treatment should be taken again. To maintain and activate a weakened immune system, three injections of the drug are sufficient.
Can I administer the drug during pregnancy?
Clinical studies regarding the harmlessness of the influence of the active trace element on the fetus have not been carried out, therefore, the use of "Immunomax" in the "interesting position" is possible only after a thorough assessment of the benefits and risks for the mother and child. The therapy is carried out under the close supervision of a medical professional.
There is no information about the ingestion of the drug in breast milk and its effect on the baby's body, so if you need to use this drug, you need to solve the problem of stopping lactation.
Adverse reactions
In many situations, Immunomax is well tolerated by people, in medicine there have been no cases of manifestations of negative phenomena in the medication. It is extremely rare in patients with excessive sensitivity that minor allergic reactions can occur.
Overdose
According to the instructions to Immunomax, no cases of drug poisoning have been reported, but it is still not recommended to exceed the prescribed dosage.
Interaction with other drugs
There is no information on the drug compatibility of Immunomax with other medicines, but in order to avoid the occurrence of harmful reactions in humans, one cannot mix several different agents at once. If it is necessary to administer several medicines at the same time, a separate syringe should be used for each.
Features
The drug is strictly contraindicated in pediatrics for the treatment of children under twelve years of age.
According to the instructions for Immunomax, injections do not suppress the nervous system and do not slow down the speed of psychomotor reactions, therefore, the drug can be used to treat people whose work is related to driving or complex mechanisms. The average price of a drug is approximately 900 rubles.
Analogs of "Immunomax"
The following medicines are considered to be similar in their pharmacological effect to the drug:
- Anaferon.
- Arpetol.
- Interferon
- Imunostol.
- "Immunoflazide."
- "Nucleinate".
- Cycloferon.
- Timalin.
- Lavomax.
- Promedin.
- "Echinacea compositum".
- "Dzherelo."
Before replacing "Immunomax" with one of the analogues, it is necessary to consult your doctor, since these drugs may have certain contraindications.
Storage conditions
"Immunomax" in drugstores can be purchased strictly according to the prescription of a medical specialist. Keep the powder in a dark place, away from children. If the integrity of the package is violated, the drug is not recommended for use (according to the instructions).
Immunomax: reviews
The feedback is mostly positive. The drug is widely used as an immunomodulator after the elimination of papillomas and genital warts, as well as during gynecological surgical interventions. In such situations, many doctors advise him. Although, it is worth noting that there are also those medical specialists who do not believe in the effectiveness of Immunomax and prefer other drugs that enhance immunity. But there is not a single review of the negative effect of the drug on the body.
Patients who received therapy with this drug also left very positive feedback about it. They did not report any adverse reactions when using Immunomax. In many situations, combination treatment was effective.
Some patients say that with the help of the drug they not only managed to cope with the disease, but also avoided seasonal colds.