Diseases caused by viral infections are the most common. Most people suffer a cold, SARS, without going to a doctor. Despite this, without medications, the ailment can drag on or go to the stage of complication. Therefore, it is necessary to use antiviral agents to combat infectious colds. You need to know information about the mechanism of action of drugs, so as not to make a mistake in choosing.
Nowadays, a variety of antiviral drugs are used. SARS, influenza - diseases that are severe and can lead to complications. For treatment, inactivated vaccines, etiotropic chemicals, as well as funds aimed at maintaining the immune system are used.
Chemical antiviral agents
Chemical drugs target viruses. Treatment of viral diseases is carried out using M2-channel blockers, neurominidase inhibitors, and ribavirin. The drugs of M2-channel blockers include: “Rimantadine”, “Midantan”, “Daytiforin”. In our country, the most common "Rimantadine." It is used for the treatment and prevention of influenza manifestations.
The antiviral agents Oseltamivir and Zanamivir are representatives of neuroaminidase inhibitors. Drugs in 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, thanks to inhibitors, the negative effect of type A and B viruses is reduced by about three days. In addition, the severity of conditions that occur during acute respiratory viral infections and influenza is reduced.
Medicines against viruses like "RS"
The treatment of infectious diseases caused by the PC virus is performed by Ribavirin. Other names of the drug: "Virazol", "Rebetol." Aerosolized medications are available. The therapy is carried out in a hospital using a special device - a nebulizer.
The American drug “Plenoconaril” was noted with special attention. The tool was recently developed and is promising in the fight against enteroviruses and rhinoviruses. The first studies indicate the effectiveness of the drug in respiratory diseases, as well as enteroviral meningitis.
Domestic antiviral agents have an overwhelming effect on viruses of type A, B, and other respiratory viruses. One of these drugs of widespread use is Arbidol. The drug is available in tablets.
Immunogenesis regulators
Among the regulators of immunogenesis are interferons. They are produced by the cells of the body, fight against viruses, respond to immune reactions. Despite the diversity of viral genetic material, interferons inhibit its development at the initial stage. The effect is caused by the universal property of drugs. Under the influence of interferon in the human body, the production of protective cells is enhanced.
Alpha and beta interferons are prescribed to treat infections of viral origin. A good therapeutic effect is exerted by the use of a combination of agents - chemicals and INF:
“Betaferon”, it is made in the form of a powder, which is placed in a bottle with a spray;
"Viferon." The medicine is available in the form of rectal suppositories, is prescribed for the treatment of influenza and SARS. The preparation contains components: tocopherol acetate and ascorbic acid, which contribute to the stabilization of 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
Means are natural and synthetic compounds. Drugs can cause the production of their own interferon in the body. One of these is Amiksin. He is appointed in the first hours of manifestation of the disease. A wide spectrum of activity has Cycloferon. The drug penetrates the cells, accumulates in the nucleus and cytoplasm, quickly penetrates the blood. A pronounced immunomodulatory effect has a means of natural origin "Ridostin."
In addition to the listed items, Dibazol also has an effective therapeutic effect against viruses.
The presence of all kinds of antiviral drugs allows you to make a choice in the direction of the most suitable. The nature of the disease and the severity of its course require the right decision in prescribing the drug. The verdict can only be made by a doctor. Correctly diagnosed, timely treatment is the path to recovery.