The medicine "Allokin-Alpha" is an antiviral agent that is active against hepatitis C and B viruses, human papillomas, influenza, and herpes types 1, 2. The drug contains alloferon, which activates the natural killer cells and induces the synthesis of endogenous interferons. This oligopeptide helps cytotoxic lymphocytes recognize defective cells.
It is proved that the medicine "Allokin-Alpha" is low toxic. Patient reviews do not contain information about the occurrence of allergic reactions during administration. The drug does not have mutagenic, teratogenic, carcinogenic, embryotoxic effects, does not adversely affect the reproductive system.
Indications for use
Alakin-Alpha is prescribed for patients with a chronic chronic papillomavirus infection associated with oncogenic strains of the virus. If papillomavirus infection is accompanied by clinical and subclinical lesions of the anogenital region and cervix, it is recommended to use the drug in combination with other medicines. Also in the complex, the drug is used for the recurrence of herpes of type 1, 2 (in this case, therapy should be started already at the first symptoms) and for acute hepatitis, which has a moderate degree of severity (it is necessary to start treatment within seven days from the appearance of jaundice).
Composition, release form
The medicine is produced in the form of a lyophilized powder, from which a solution is then prepared. The product is available in ampoules, enclosed in cell packaging and placed in a cardboard box. Each ampoule includes 1 mg of alloferon.
The way to use the medication "Allokin-Alpha"
A description of how to use the tool is given in the instructions. The medicine is administered subcutaneously. To prepare the solution, it is necessary to dissolve the powder contained in the ampoule in 1 ml of sodium chloride solution. Using other drugs as a solvent is not recommended. Do not mix the medicine with other parenteral drugs in one syringe. Apply the solution immediately after preparation. The duration of treatment, as well as the dosage, is determined by the doctor. As a rule, with papillomavirus, herpetic infections with an interval of 48 hours, 1 mg of the drug is administered. In acute hepatitis, 1 mg of the drug is prescribed three times a week.
Side effects of the drug "Allokin-Alpha"
Reviews indicate a fairly good tolerability of the drug. In isolated cases, the appearance of dizziness, weakness was noticed. Some patients with herpes infection after using the Allokin-Alpha medication (there are very few reviews) observed the appearance of new elements of a skin rash.
Contraindications
For those who have individual intolerance to alloferon, the drug is not prescribed. Also, with autoimmune diseases, the Allokin-Alpha medication is not used. Reviews of patients show that in some situations, the drug can cause dizziness, in case of detection of this symptom, activities requiring a high concentration of attention should be avoided. In addition, it is forbidden to use the drug during pregnancy, it is advisable to refuse to use it during the lactation period.