Ingavirin

Ingavirin has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulating properties.

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Indications of the ingavirin

It is used to eliminate such violations:

• therapy or prophylaxis for influenza A or B;
• other  ARVI  (PC infection, adenovirus infection and parainfluenza).

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Release form

Release of the medication occurs in tablets with a volume of 30 or 90 mg. Contained in blister plates, 7 pieces each. Inside the box there is one such plate.

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Pharmacodynamics

The main property of the drug is the antiviral effect. The drug is active against a virus that causes the development of influenza A or B, and in addition to adenovirus and PC infection, as well as parainfluenza.

The anti-inflammatory effect of drugs develops by inhibiting the production of inflammatory cytokines and reducing the activity of myeloperoxidase.

During influenza, tonsillitis and other acute respiratory viral infections, the medicinal effect develops in the form of a decrease in the period of fever, a reduction in the severity of poisoning, and catarrhal symptoms. At the same time, as a result of using the medicine, the total number of complications decreases and the duration of pathology is reduced.

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Pharmacokinetics

The medicine is absorbed into the blood from the digestive tract quickly enough. Inside the organs is also distributed at high speed. Half an hour after the application of the drug inside the blood and organs, its peak values are noted.

It does not undergo metabolic processes inside the body, therefore it is excreted unchanged.

The main part (approximately 80%) of Ingavirin is excreted during 24 hours. At the same time, 77% of the LS is excreted through the intestine, and the remainder is excreted by the kidneys.

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Dosing and administration

Medication is used orally, without binding to the time of eating.

Use of the drug when eliminating ARVI and influenza.

For 5-7 days should take 90 mg of the drug once a day. It is recommended to start the use of drugs immediately after the onset of signs of the disease, and no later than 1.5 days after its onset.

Taking drugs while preventing the development of ARVI or influenza.

For 7 days it is required to take 90 mg of medicament once a day.

Before taking medication, always consult your doctor about the advisability of using it.

Ingavirin is used after the appearance of the first signs of the disease. The entire course of therapy is usually at least 5 days.

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Use of the ingavirin during pregnancy

Do not use the drug in lactation or pregnancy.

If Ingavirin should be taken during breastfeeding, you need to refrain from feeding for the duration of treatment.

Contraindications

Inhavirin should not be taken if there is an allergy to any component of the drug.

Side effects of the ingavirin

Side-effects develop only single - in the form of signs of allergy.

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Interactions with other drugs

It is forbidden to combine the drug with other antiviral medicines.

Tests on the interaction of drugs with antibiotics were not conducted, which is why their combined use is prohibited.

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Storage conditions

Ingavirin should be kept in a dry and dark place, closed from children's access. Temperatures are a maximum of 25 ° C.

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Shelf life

Ingavirin can be used for 2 years since the release of the drug.

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Application for children

Medication is not prescribed for persons under the age of 18 years.

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Analogues

Analogues of the drug are such drugs: Arbidol with Amizon and Kagocel, as well as Lavomax and Amiksin.

Reviews

Ingavirin gets quite good reviews - many say that it acts quickly and effectively. Although there are many negative comments, in which it is noted that the medicine does not help to eliminate the disease, and even worse, it worsens the patient's condition. There are also reviews of drug use by pregnant women, but it must be taken into account that during this period it is prohibited to use the drug.

Doctors write that a medication, like other medicines, must be prescribed individually, taking into account all the characteristics and characteristics of each individual patient. If Ingavirin is used correctly, it will quickly and effectively eliminate manifestations of the disease and viral infection.