Means "Amixin" is an antiviral drug, as well as an immunomodulator. The main action is to produce 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 anti-virus protection. In addition, he takes part in antitumor and antimicrobial protection, has radioprotective and immunomodulatory properties. For this reason, the drug "Amixin" is several times superior to other drugs in terms of its ability to induce the production of interferon. To put it simply, this inductor restores the body's immune reactions faster and more efficiently, as well as the balance of important elements of the immune system.
Drug "Amixin". Indications for use
The scope of the drug is quite wide, but there are a number of diseases in which it is prescribed most often:
- flu treatment;
- treatment for acute viral respiratory diseases;
- complex therapy of viral lesionsliver parenchyma due to the action of pathogens type A, B and C;
- prophylactic to eliminate the risk of seasonal diseases;
- elimination of cytomegalovirus in human blood;
- effect on herpetic forms of infection.
In addition, the drug "Amixin" is used to improve immune defense. This is extremely necessary in the treatment of diseases such as chlamydia, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, encephalitic myelitis and many other somatic lesions that have developed against the background of an immunosuppressive state of the body.
Children are also allowed to use the drug "Amixin". 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 "Amixin" is also not used. This is due to the fact that there is a high risk of disruption in the formation of stem cells.
Drug dosage
So, consider how to take "Amixin" for various diseases:
- Therapy of viral hepatitis: in the first two days, 1 tablet (125 mg) is prescribed once a day. Then the 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 flu and colds in adults: 1 tab. (125 mg) once a day for two days. Four more tablets are taken every other day.
- Treatment of flu and colds in children: 60mg each timetwo days are taken per day. Also four tablets - every three days.
- Immunomodulation: 1 tab. (125 mg) every three days for two months.
- Herpes and other infections: 1 tab. (125 mg) two days, then every other day for a month and a half.
Composition
Let's take a closer look at the drug "Amixin". The composition includes the main active ingredient: tilorone (0.06 g or 0.125 g). The remaining components are contained in a lower concentration: calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, croscarmellose sodium, talc, potato starch, aerosil, polyvinylpyrrolidone, calcium stearate, titanium dioxide, candurin, dyes.
Drug action
Based on the data obtained, viruses do not adapt to the drug "Amixin". This is an extremely important factor, given the possibility of their mutation and adaptation.
The remedy is effective in the treatment of many viral infections. So, with the treatment of hepatitis, it is possible to achieve an early improvement in the patient's he alth, as well as faster recovery of liver tissues.
If the drug is used as a disease prevention, then it significantly reduces the likelihood of contracting the virus.
Contraindications for use
This is an individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, age up to 7 years, pregnancy and lactation.
Side effects
In some cases, there is a short-termfever, dyspepsia. Allergic reactions in the form of hives, itching and skin rashes are extremely rare.
Special Instructions
Since there is no experience of using 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.
Interaction of the drug with other drugs
Can be combined with antibiotics and conventional therapy for viral and bacterial diseases.
Overdose
Such cases are unknown.
Analogues of the drug
For many, a significant obstacle to the purchase of medicine is the cost of the drug "Amixin". Indications for use in other means are similar, and the price is more affordable. One of the most common options is the drug "Lavomax". It is produced in the form of tablets of 0.125 g.
In some cases, Ingavirin can serve as a substitute, but its scope is limited to the prevention and treatment of SARS, influenza, adenoviruses.
There are other analogues of the drug "Amixin". Indications for use, price and spectrum of action are different. But in the treatment of many diseases, these more accessible analogues can be used. We are talking about the drugs Anaferon, Kagocel, Oscillococcinum. The cost of "Amixin" varies depending on the concentration of the active substance and the number of tablets in the package. The approximate price is 500 rubles. Means "Lavomax" costs about 400 rubles, means "Anaferon" -150-200 rubles. The difference is significant, and the action is similar in many cases.
A bit of history
We reviewed the drug "Amixin", indications for use, methods of taking it. Now it is worth pointing out how this drug 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 he alth of the fighters. The tool was repeatedly studied in the hospital at the Medical Institute, as well as at the Institute of Oncology. Kavetsky. Subsequently, experiments and detailed studies were carried out in a dozen other medical and research institutions in Ukraine and Russia.
