Lavomax
medication (its analogues will be presented below) is an immunomodulating and
antiviral drug. It should be noted that this tool is quite expensive. After all, for 10 tablets you will have to give about 760 Russian rubles. So what to do if you have been prescribed the expensive Lavomax medication for treatment? Cheaper analogues can be found in a pharmacy. But before finding out their names, I want to talk more about the drug itself.
Pharmacological action of the drug
The immunomodulating and antiviral drug Lavomax, the analogues of which can be much cheaper, promotes the formation of γ-, β-, α-interferons in the body. After taking this medication, they are produced by intestinal epithelial cells, neutrophils, T-lymphocytes and hepatocytes. The maximum production of interferons (protective protein) takes place in the following sequence: intestines, liver and blood (after 7-24 hours).
Depending on the dose, the Lavomax preparation stimulates the formation of bone marrow stem cells, reduces the degree of immunosuppression, enhances antibody formation, and also restores the following ratio: T-helpers / T-suppressors.
This drug is quite effective against viral infections, including influenza viruses, herpes, hepatitis, cytomegaloviruses, acute respiratory infections and neurotropic viruses.
Indications for use of a medicinal product
Means "Lavomax", analogues of the drug should be used only for persons from 7 years of age as part of the complex treatment of such diseases:
- viral hepatitis B, A and C;
- cytomegalovirus infection ;
- herpetic infection ;
- respiratory and urogenital chlamydia;
- viral and infectious-allergic encephalomyelitis;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- flu (for prevention and treatment);
- ARVI (for prevention and treatment);
- non-gonococcal urethritis.
The drug "Lavomax": instructions for use
Analogs of this medication have the same principle of action. But due to additional excipients, they may be less effective.
It should be especially noted that, depending on the purpose, the method of application and dosage of Lavomax may vary significantly. But in any case, this drug should be used only after eating.
- For the treatment of respiratory infections, influenza, as well as cytomegalovirus and herpetic infections, in the first 2 days of illness, 125 milligrams, and then in a day in the same amount for 2 weeks.
- For the prevention of respiratory infections and influenza - 125 milligrams once every 7 days for 6 weeks.
- With non-gonococcal urethritis, respiratory and urogenital chlamydia - the first 2 days are 125 milligrams, and then - in a day in the same amount for 3 weeks.
- For the complex treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis - the first 2 days of 250 milligrams, and then - after a day in the same amount for 7 weeks.
For the treatment of hepatitis B, C and A, as well as for the complex treatment of neuroviral infections, the dosage and duration are determined individually by the doctor.
The drug "Amiksin"
What is better to get: Lavomax or Amiksin? Before answering this question, you should find out what negative and positive aspects a drug like Lavomax has.
Pros:
- high bioavailability of the drug compared to cheaper analogues;
- immediate effect after administration and prolonged exposure to the human body.
Minuses:
- only one form of release, namely 125 milligram tablets;
- high cost in comparison with other analogues;
- uncomfortable form of release (tablets in blisters).
It should be especially noted that the pharmacological effect, method of administration and dosage of Amixin are completely identical to Lavomax. That is why, in order to understand which of the presented drugs is better, it is necessary to consider all the advantages and disadvantages of the analogue.
Advantages of Amiksin:
- several forms of release (in tablets of 60 and 125 mg, as well as a substance in the form of a powder);
- low cost in comparison with other similar drugs;
- rapid onset and long therapeutic effect;
- convenient packaging of tablets and powder (in jars).
The disadvantages of Amixin:
- the bioavailability of the drug is slightly lower than that of the Lavomax medication.
Analogs of the presented medication are produced by various pharmaceutical companies. In this regard, their price and effectiveness can also vary significantly.
The drug "Tiloron"
The antiviral Lavomax has many analogues. One of them is the drug Tiloron. Its advantages are as follows:
- the bioavailability of the drug is very high;
- therapeutic effect on the human body is quick and long;
- available in several forms: capsules, powder and tablets of 125 and 60 mg;
- packaging in cans.
As for the shortcomings, the drug "Tiloron" has a rather high cost. So, for the packaging of the drug you will have to pay about 700 Russian rubles.
Indications for use
What to do if you could not get the Lavomax drug prescribed by your doctor? Cheaper analogues in pharmacy chains are also not always available. In this regard, we suggest that you turn your attention to the drug Tiloron. After all, the presented medication is also used to treat the following diseases:
- viral hepatitis C, B and A;
- respiratory and urogenital chlamydia ;
- infections caused by Herpes simplex type 1 and 2, as well as cytomegaloviruses and Varicella zoster ;
- viral and infectious-allergic encephalomyelitis (leukoencephalitis, uveoencephalitis and multiple sclerosis);
- flu;
- ARVI.
Medication "Tilaxin"
How can I replace the drug "Lavomax"? A cheap analogue of the named tool is not less effective. After all, quite often the price of a particular medicine develops not only due to bioavailability and duration of exposure to the human body, but also due to the brand of the manufacturer.
The drug "Tilaxin" has the following advantages:
- relatively low cost;
- the bioavailability of the drug is high;
- an effect quickly sets in, which lasts quite a while;
- convenient packaging (in a jar).
The disadvantages of the drug "Tilaxin":
- only one form of release (in the form of tablets of 125 mg).
Contraindications of the drug "Lavomax" and its analogues
This medication and its analogues are not recommended for use with:
- hypersensitivity;
- pregnancy
- lactation;
- children's age (up to 7 years).
Other analogues of the drug "Lavomax"
It should be especially noted that in addition to the above drugs, the Lavomax medication can be replaced with other drugs that are quite similar in their mechanism of action and belong to the same pharmacological subgroup.
- Amizon tablets;
- Alpizarin tablets;
- capsules "Arbidol";
- Virasept powder and tablets;
- solution for inhalation "Hyporamine";
- Groprinosin tablets;
- capsules "Ingavirin";
- Isoprinosine tablets;
- tablets "Iodantipirin";
- Kagocel tablets;
- Nikavir tablets;
- nasal ointment "Oxolin";
- gel for external and local use "Panavir";
- solution for intravenous administration and rectal suppositories "Panavir";
- solution for intramuscular injection "Ferrovir";
- solution for subcutaneous administration "Fuzeon";
- lozenges "Ergoferon" and others.
The drug "Lavomax": reviews of doctors and patients
The presented drug and its analogues are often prescribed to patients. After all, their bioavailability is approximately 70% (for some drugs and about 89%), and the time to reach the maximum concentration is from 9 to 15 hours. Moreover, this medication is compatible with antibiotic drugs, as well as with other drugs intended for the traditional treatment of bacterial and viral diseases.
One cannot ignore the fact that Lavomax and its analogues, with all their effectiveness, have practically no side effects. The maximum that can happen after an incorrect drug intake or overdose is a short-term chills, as well as allergic reactions to the skin (in rare cases, dyspeptic symptoms).
In connection with all of the above, it should be noted that Lavomax and other presented analogues effectively and quickly cope with their direct task. That is why from the side of doctors and patients, these medications receive only positive reviews. But in order to avoid the possible depletion of (short-term) immunocompetent cells, it is extremely undesirable to take these drugs above the recommended dose and without the supervision of the attending physician.