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Actipol
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Indications Aktipol
It is used during therapy with the following pathologies:
- keratouveitis or conjunctivitis, having a viral genesis and provoked by the activity of adenoviruses herpessimplex, as well as herpeszoster;
- lesions in the field of the cornea with the retina, having a dystrophic character;
- keratopathies arising from infections, surgery or trauma;
- burns or trauma affecting the eye surface;
- eye fatigue having a chronic form.
In addition, Aktipol is prescribed to reduce discomfort, as well as accelerate the period of adaptation in the case of contact correction drugs.
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Release form
The substance is released as a liquid for instillations and injections into the eyes - inside ampoules, having a volume of 1 or 2 ml. The box contains 10 or 50 such ampoules.
Also can be realized in the form of eye drops, in flacons with a volume of 5 ml, equipped with a lid-dropper. Inside the pack - 1 such a bottle.
Pharmacodynamics
Mechanisms of antiviral effects are based on the ability of the drug to induce internal interferon. The drug does not cause development of teratogenic, embryotoxic, as well as mutagenic effect.
It has radioprotective activity, regulates water-salt parameters and stimulates corneal renewal processes.
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Pharmacokinetics
PABA substance is absorbed at a rather high rate after local application of drugs and has a medicamentous effect.
Dosing and administration
Drip drops are prescribed for injection into the conjunctival sac through instillation - 3-8 times a day in an amount of 1-2 drops. It can also be administered in the form of injections of subconjunctival or parabulbar type - in a dose of 0.3-0.5 ml (3-15 injections for the entire treatment cycle).
In the case of deep keratitis of a herpetic origin, the drug is used for a while daily, and later starts to be injected 1-fold with 2-3-day intervals. After obtaining the desired result, Aktipol is used 3 times a day for another 7 days.
During therapy with superficial keratitis of herpetic origin, the drug is injected 1-times at 2-3-day intervals, combining drops with instillations (4-8 times a day, the frequency depends on the clinical course of the pathology).
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Use Aktipol during pregnancy
At the moment there are no data confirmed by clinical tests regarding the use of Actipol in lactation or pregnancy. But the drug is still allowed to use if the possible benefit from it is more likely than the risk of complications.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to prescribe medication for people with intolerance with regard to its constituent components.
Side effects Aktipol
Occasionally, when using the medication appears hyperemia or local allergy symptoms.
Interactions with other drugs
Drip drops are prescribed for injection into the conjunctival sac through instillation - 3-8 times a day in an amount of 1-2 drops. It can also be administered in the form of injections of subconjunctival or parabulbar type - in a dose of 0.3-0.5 ml (3-15 injections for the entire treatment cycle).
In the case of deep keratitis of a herpetic origin, the drug is used for a while daily, and later starts to be injected 1-fold with 2-3-day intervals. After obtaining the desired result, Aktipol is used 3 times a day for another 7 days.
During therapy with superficial keratitis of herpetic origin, the drug is injected 1-times at 2-3-day intervals, combining drops with instillations (4-8 times a day, the frequency depends on the clinical course of the pathology).
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Storage conditions
Actipol is required to be kept in a dark place at standard temperature marks.
Shelf life
Actipol can be used within 24 months from the production of the pharmaceutical. The opened ampoule has a shelf life of 24 hours.
Application for children
There is no information on the possibility of using a medication in pediatrics. The introduction of drugs can be tolerated only in cases where the benefits of its use are considered more likely than the risk of complications.
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Analogues
Analogues of the medication are Ophthalmoferon and Poludan with Ocoferon.
Reviews
Actipol receives good feedback from patients - it is noted that it quickly eliminates conjunctivitis, it is quite convenient to use, and also does not lead to burning sensation when dropping drops.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Actipol" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.