The drug "Allokin-Alpha" is an antiviral agent that is active against hepatitis C, B, human papillomavirus, influenza, herpes 1, 2 types. The drug contains alloferon, which activates natural killers and induces the synthesis of endogenous interferons. This oligopeptide helps cytotoxic lymphocytes recognize defective cells.
It has been proven that Allokin-Alpha is a low-toxic drug. Patient reviews do not contain information about the occurrence of allergic reactions during the reception. The drug does not have a mutagenic, teratogenic, carcinogenic, embryotoxic effect, does not adversely affect the reproductive system.
Indications for use
Means "Alakin-Alpha" is prescribed to patients with 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 medicine in combination with other medicines. Also in the complex, the drug is used for recurrence of herpes types 1, 2 (in this case, therapy should be started already at the first symptoms) and for acute hepatitis of moderate severity (it is necessary to start treatment within seven days from the onset of jaundice).
Composition, release form
The drug is produced in the form of a lyophilized powder, from which a solution is then prepared. The product is produced in ampoules, enclosed in a cell package and placed in a cardboard box. Each ampoule contains 1 mg of alloferon.
Method of using the drug "Allokin-Alpha"
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. It is not recommended to use other preparations as a solvent. It is impossible to mix the medicine with other parenteral drugs in one syringe. The solution should be used immediately after preparation. The duration of treatment, as well as the dosage, is determined by the doctor. As a rule, with papillomavirus, herpetic infections, 1 mg of the drug is administered with an interval of 48 hours. In acute hepatitis, the administration of 1 mg of the drug is prescribed three times a week.
Side effects of Allokin-Alpha medication
Reviews indicate a fairly good tolerability of the drug. In isolated cases, the appearance of dizziness, weakness was noticed. Some patients with herpesinfection after using the drug "Allokin-Alpha" (there are very few such reviews), we observed the appearance of new elements of a rash on the skin.
Contraindications
Those who have an individual intolerance to alloferon, the remedy is not prescribed. Also, for autoimmune diseases, the Allokin-Alpha medication is not used. Reviews of patients show that in some situations the drug can cause dizziness, if this symptom is detected, activities that require a high concentration of attention should be avoided. In addition, it is forbidden to use the drug during pregnancy, it is desirable to refuse to use it during the lactation period.
