The cold virus penetrates the human body quite often throughout life. In some cases, the disease proceeds without special complications. However, the clinical picture is often quite serious. There are a large number of ways to protect yourself from the flu and other viral infections. One way or another, experts do not recommend self-medication. A doctor should choose these or other antiviral drugs for colds.
Drug classification
Synthetic agents acting on the causative agent of influenza are divided into two categories. The first experts include blockers of M-channels. These drugs prevent the penetration of the pathogen into the cell, preventing its further reproduction. Such funds, in particular, include the drug "Amantadine" ("Midantan") and others related to the very first generations. These antiviral drugs for colds should be used at the very beginning of the disease. Another group of medicines is anti-influenza A and B agents. Such drugs - neuraminidase inhibitors - are able to suppress the enzyme responsible for the reproduction of bacteria. The most popular drugs of this group are considered to be Relenza and Oseltamivir preparations. They are recommended to be used during the first two days from the onset of symptoms of the disease. It should be noted that the drug "Oseltamir" has quite serious adverse reactions. In particular, when it is used, vomiting, nausea, headache, dizziness, and disorders of consciousness are observed .
Antiviral drugs for colds with a wide spectrum of activity
Among all the drugs in this category, experts isolate such drugs as Groprinosin, Ribarin. The latter has an effect on pathogens of influenza A, B, respiratory syncytial disease, rhinovirus, coronavirus. Medication "Ribarin" is considered a highly toxic drug. As a rule, it is recommended when establishing a diagnosis of the respiratory syncytial virus, which is often the cause of bronchitis in children. The drug "Groprinosin" is prescribed when adenovirus, parainfluenza, rhinoviruses are detected. It helps stimulate the body's defenses.
A fairly large group of drugs are interferons and inducers of protein substances. The former are synthesized by the body against the development of infection and contribute to the strengthening of the protective complex. Interferons have a very wide spectrum of activity. This compares them favorably with other, in particular, synthetic products. However, many experts are not sure of their effectiveness in acute respiratory viral infections. These drugs are prescribed in the form of rectal suppositories and nasal drops (in the nose). There is another group that includes antivirals for colds. It includes interferon inducers. These funds have a stimulating effect on the production of their own interferons. These drugs include Amiksin, Cycloferon, and several others.