Currently, the therapeutic efficacy of antiviral drugs is in question. Despite this, during the period of the next seasonal epidemics of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, many try to acquire such a tool for the treatment or prevention of diseases. The newest drug to combat severe viral infections is Triazavirin. Instructions for use informs that it has a wide spectrum of action and is considered a unique drug of its kind.
General description of the drug
Colds and flu are the most common reasons for going to the therapist. In most cases, the immune system in patients is weakened and unable to withstand the attacks of pathogens. If the pathology has a viral etiology, experts recommend taking antiviral drugs.
The new original medicine is Triazavirin. The price of the drug is quite high and ranges from 1050 to 1200 rubles per pack. This is a semisynthetic analogue of guanine - a purine base, which is an important component of nucleic acids circulating in the human body. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect. It has been established that the drug is active in relation to swine and bird flu, hemorrhagic fevers, tick-borne encephalitis. The manufacturer claims that at any phase of the disease, treatment with Triazavirin can be started.
Instructions for use contain information on the proven effectiveness of the medication. In a wide range of concentrations, the antiviral drug is able to suppress the reproduction of influenza virus. Triazavirin is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company Medsintez in the form of capsules for oral use. One tablet contains 250 mg of the active ingredient - triazavirin. It is planned to manufacture the drug in other forms.
Indications for appointment
To date, the pharmaceutical industry offers a wide selection of antiviral agents. “Triazavirin” (expert reviews indicate its high therapeutic effectiveness), despite the relatively recent period of stay on the pharmacy shelves, is a worthy competitor to other drugs in this category. Moreover, drug developers claim that the novelty has a wider range of therapeutic effects.
According to the instructions, the drug can be used in the following cases:
- swine, avian and other strains of the influenza virus;
- hemorrhagic fever (including complicated by renal syndrome);
- tick-borne encephalitis;
- encephalomyelitis (eastern and western type);
- Crimean hemorrhagic fever.
If necessary, "Triazavirin" instructions for use allows you to prescribe in combination with symptomatic treatment of the disease.
When is the use of the drug contraindicated?
An antiviral agent should be prescribed by a specialist after examining the patient and studying the history. This will help prevent complications that are usually observed with self-medication. The drug "Triazavirin" has a number of contraindications, which the patient must familiarize themselves with before starting therapy. First of all, the medicine is not taken if there is intolerance or hypersensitivity to its components.
Contraindications include age up to 18 years. The effect of the drug on the body of patients of this age group has not been studied. Therefore, the manufacturer recommends abstaining from treatment with Triazavirin capsules. The doctor can choose analogs of the medication, taking into account the individual characteristics of the course of the disease, the age of the patient. Also, the safety of the drug for patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency has not been established.
Can I take medicine during pregnancy?
Decreased immunity during the period of bearing a baby is a normal physiological reaction of a woman's body. This is necessary for the bearing and proper development of the fetus. However, on the other hand, the expectant mother is attacked by pathogens, viruses and infections. Most antiviral medications are not allowed during this period.
The manufacturer of the drug "Triazavirin" also does not recommend taking it to pregnant women. The action of the components on the development of the embryo is not fully understood. Do not prescribe a remedy during breastfeeding. In order to prevent or treat a expectant mother, safer medications with an antiviral effect may be prescribed. Select such therapy can only be the attending physician.
How to take?
Capsules can be taken at any convenient time. Eating does not have a negative effect on the absorption process and therapeutic effectiveness of the drug “Triazavirin”. Instructions for use recommend that you start therapy no later than the second day after the onset of the first symptoms of a pathological condition. At the same time, the developers argue that the medicine will be effective at a later start of treatment.
The recommended daily dose is 750 mg. The drug should be taken one capsule (250 mg of active ingredient) three times a day. The duration of treatment usually does not exceed five days. In more severe cases, therapy is continued for a week.
Triazavirin: reviews
The drug is the latest development of the pharmaceutical industry, but this did not prevent it from gaining positive recommendations from specialists and patients who used it for treatment. The main advantage of the drug is a rare manifestation of side effects when taking the drug "Triazavirin". The price of the medication differs from the cost of more popular antiviral drugs, both up and down. It should be noted that the drug is original and currently has no structural analogues.