Amiksin is an antiviral drug, as well as an immunomodulator. The main action is the production of interferon, which fights infection in the body. It is worth noting the fact that the functions of interferon are extremely diverse, but the most important is the antivirus protection. In addition, he takes part in antitumor and antimicrobial protection, has radioprotective and immunomodulating properties. For this reason, the drug "Amiksin" in its ability to induce the production of interferon is several times superior to other drugs. Simply put, this inductor quickly and efficiently restores the body's immune responses, as well as the balance of important elements of the immune system.
The drug "Amiksin." Indications for use
The scope of the drug is wide enough, but there are a number of diseases in which it is prescribed most often:
- flu treatment;
- therapy for acute viral respiratory diseases;
- complex therapy of viral lesions of the liver parenchyma due to the action of pathogens of type A, B and C;
- preventive measures to eliminate the risk of developing seasonal diseases;
- elimination of cytomegalovirus in human blood;
- effects on herpetic forms of infection.
In addition, the drug "Amiksin" is used to improve immune defense. This is extremely necessary in the treatment of diseases such as chlamydia, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, encephalitis myelitis and many other somatic lesions that developed against the background of the immunosuppressive state of the body.
Children are also allowed to use Amiksin. Indications for use in this case are very limited: severe forms of influenza and acute viral infections. In addition, up to 7 years, this drug can not be used. For the treatment of hepatitis in children, the drug "Amiksin" is also not used. This is due to the fact that there is a high risk of impaired stem cell formation.
Drug dosage
So, we will consider how to take Amiksin for various diseases:
- Therapy of viral hepatitis: in the first two days, 1 tablet (125 mg) is prescribed once a day. Then treatment continues according to a different scheme - 1 tablet (125 mg) every three days.
- Hepatitis Prevention: 1 tablet 125 mg once a week for two months.
- Treatment of influenza and colds in adults: 1 tab. (125 mg) once a day for two days. Four more tablets are taken every other day.
- Treatment of influenza and the common cold in children: 60 mg once a day is taken for two days. Also four tablets - once every three days.
- Immunomodulation: 1 tab. (125 mg) every three days for two months.
- Herpes and other infections: 1 tab. (125 mg) two days, and then every other day for a month and a half.
Structure
Consider the drug "Amiksin" in more detail. The composition includes the main active substance: tilorone (0.06 g or 0.125 g). The remaining components are contained in lower concentrations: calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, croscarmellose sodium, talc, potato starch, aerosil, polyvinylpyrrolidone, calcium stearate, titanium dioxide, canandurine, dyes.
Drug action
Based on the data obtained, viruses are not adapted to the Amiksin preparation. This is an extremely important factor, given the possibility of their mutation and adaptation.
The drug is effective in the treatment of many viral infections. Thus, in the treatment of hepatitis, it is possible to achieve an early improvement in the patient’s health status, as well as faster restoration of liver tissue.
If the drug is used as a disease prevention, then it significantly reduces the likelihood of contracting the virus.
Contraindications
This is an individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, age up to 7 years, the period of pregnancy and lactation.
Side effects
In some cases, a short-term fever, dyspeptic phenomenon is manifested. Allergic reactions in the form of urticaria, itching and skin rash are extremely rare.
special instructions
Since there is no experience with the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation, it is not recommended to prescribe it at this time. The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles.
The interaction of the drug with other agents
It can be combined with the use of antibiotics and traditional viral and bacterial diseases.
Overdose
No such cases are known.
Analogues of the drug
For many, a significant obstacle to the purchase of a medicine is the cost of the Amiksin preparation. Indications for use with other drugs are similar, and the price is more affordable. One of the most common options is Lavomax. It is produced in the form of tablets of 0.125 g.
In some cases, the Ingavirin remedy may serve as a substitute, but its scope is limited to the prevention and treatment of SARS, influenza, and adenoviruses.
There are other analogues of the drug "Amiksin". Indications for use, price and spectrum of action are different. But in the treatment of many diseases, you can use these more affordable analogues. We are talking about the preparations Anaferon, Kagocel, Oscillococcinum. The cost of Amiksin varies depending on the concentration of the active substance and the number of tablets in the package. The approximate price is 500 rubles. Lavomax means costs about 400 rubles, Anaferon means 150-200 rubles. The difference is significant, and the effect is similar in many cases.
A bit of history
We examined the drug "Amiksin", indications for use, methods of its administration. Now it’s worth indicating how this medicine was created. The drug was developed in 1975 in Odessa. Some evidence suggests that this was an order from the Main Intelligence Directorate to improve the health of fighters. The tool was repeatedly examined in a hospital at the Medical Institute, as well as at the Oncology Institute. Kavetsky. Further experiments and detailed studies were carried out in a dozen other medical and research institutions in Ukraine and Russia.