The Ingavirin medication defines the instructions (doctors' reviews about the drug only positive) and defines it as an antiviral agent that is active against influenza viruses of types A and B, as well as adenovirus, parainfluenza, and viruses that cause respiratory syncytial infections. The drug is able to inhibit the reproduction of the virus at the stage of the nuclear phase . In addition, the Ingavirin remedy, which reviews are very good, also has an anti-inflammatory effect. The active substance inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduces the activity of myeloperoxidase.
In case of influenza, acute respiratory infections, taking the Ingavirin medication (patient reviews indicate a high effectiveness of the drug) reduces fever,
catarrhal symptoms, severity of intoxication, and the risk of complications. Embryotoxic, teratogenic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, allergenic, immunotoxic effects do not.
Indications for use of the drug "Ingavirin"
Reviews show that taking the drug really helps to alleviate the condition in the presence of a viral infection. The medicine is used during the complex treatment of viral diseases of the respiratory tract caused by microorganisms susceptible to the medication. In addition, the tool can be used to prevent influenza and respiratory viral infections when there is an increased risk of infection (for example, after contact with a sick person).
Release form and composition
The medicine is available in the form of capsules enclosed in blister packs. A cardboard pack contains one blister with seven capsules. One unit of the preparation includes 90 mg of pentanedioic imidazolylethanamide. Among the auxiliary components of the medication include lactose.
The way to use the tool "Ingavirin"
Reviews of patients claim that the medicine begins to act very quickly. Capsules are intended for oral administration. They must be swallowed whole, with a small amount of drinking water. They drink the drug regardless of the meal. To achieve the greatest effect, the Ingavirin medication (doctors' comments pay attention to this) should be taken immediately after the onset of symptoms of the disease, it is advisable to begin treatment within 36 hours after detecting signs of a viral infection. Usually, the daily dose of the medicine is taken at a time. The dosage, duration of therapy is determined by the doctor. The recommended dose is one capsule per day, and the duration of treatment is 5-7 days. A similar dosage is recommended when taking the drug in order to prevent respiratory viral infections.
Side effects
In the vast majority of cases, the medicine is well tolerated by patients. Only in isolated situations was the development of an allergy detected. Usually, such negative effects appeared in people who have hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Therefore, patients with intolerance to the ingredients included in the composition, the use of the drug is prohibited. Also do not use the tool "Ingavirin" in pediatric practice. It is not recommended to drink capsules during pregnancy, lactation.