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Immunomax

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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Immunomax is an immunostimulant. It is a freeze-dried powder for I / m solutions.

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Indications of the immunomax

The medicine is shown:

  • as a correcting agent in the weakening of immunity;
  • when eliminating diseases that are provoked by human papillomavirus (such as warts with condylomas and dysplasias);
  • for elimination of infectious processes provoked by mycoplasma, common herpesvirus, ureaplasma, chlamydia or other viruses and microbes.

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Release form

Available in powder form. One package contains 3 bottles of powder.

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Pharmacodynamics

Immunomax increases immunity properties with respect to bacterial and viral infectious processes. Immunopharmacological mechanisms of drug exposure are manifested by activation of the following links of immunity:

  • NK cells, intensely expressing molecules that activate CD69 (the reaction occurs 2-3 hours after using the drug). The cytolytic activity of these cells triples;
  • the isolation of cytokines (IL-8, as well as IL-1β, and with them tumor necrosis factor) by circulating monocytes begins 2-4 hours after the activation of the drug;
  • activation of neutrophils occurs with the help of monocytes, the drug does not directly affect the neutrophils. IL-8, which is released by monocytes, activates the activity of neutrophils, which becomes noticeable after 24 hours after using the powder;
  • change in the morphology of macrophages located in the tissues, increased production of bactericidal elements, changes in the activity activity of 5'-nucleotidases;
  • the formation of antibodies against foreign antigens that have appeared in the body (both corpuscular and soluble).

The drug increases the body's protective function in relation to infectious processes provoked by viruses (human papillomavirus, parvovirus, herpes simplex virus, and in addition Carr's disease, etc.) or bacteria (salmonella, chlamydia, and E. Coli, ureaplasma, staphylococcus, etc.).

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Dosing and administration

Children over 12 years of age and adults are prescribed an intravenous injection of 100-200 units of medication once a day.

Before use, the powder must be dissolved in the injection liquid (1 ml). Then it is administered in / m way in the amount of 100-200 units (the exact dose depends on the degree of severity of the pathology). The therapeutic course consists of 6 injections: on the first, second and third days, and then on the eighth, ninth and tenth days.

With the elimination of condyloma, a course of 6-day injection of a drug of 200 ED size is combined with one of the selected additional treatment methods: electrodestruction, cryodestruction, solcoderm or laser destruction.

When eliminating infectious processes provoked by viruses or bacteria, a 6-day course of injections in the amount of 100-200 units is also performed.

When correcting a weak immune system, a course of 3-6 injections in doses of 100-200 units is performed.

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Use of the immunomax during pregnancy

There is no information on the effects of the drug on pregnant women. It is not recommended to use it during this period. Exceptions are possible only if the possible benefits for women exceed the likelihood of the appearance of unwanted reactions in the fetus.

During treatment with Immunomax, you should not breast-feed your baby.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

  • intolerance of substances contained in the drug;
  • children age less than 12 years.

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Side effects of the immunomax

Use of the drug may cause the following side effects: hypersensitivity reactions and allergic manifestations.

Storage conditions

The medicine should be kept in a place inaccessible to small children. Conditions - standard. Temperature - within 2-8 ° C, it is forbidden to freeze the drug.

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Shelf life

Immunomax is allowed to use for 2 years from the date of release of the drug.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Immunomax" 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.

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