Description of the drug 'Amiksin': instructions for use and side effects

"Amiksin" is an antiviral drug that induces the synthesis of interferon. Its high effectiveness is noted during the treatment of many viral infections, such as herpes, hepatitis, ARVI and influenza including. The mechanism of antiviral attack of the preparation "Amiksin" instructions for use binds to the ability of inhibition in infected cells of virus-specific proteins. The result of this work is the suppression of the reproductive function of viruses.

"Amiksin" is an antibiotic and a fruitful stimulant for alpha, beta and gamma interferons in the body. The main systems that respond to the introduction of Amixin enhanced interferon production are neutrophils, T-lymphocytes, intestinal epithelial cells and hepatocytes. The maximum amount of interferon after taking the drug is observed in the time interval from 4 to 24 hours, the sequence of its production can be expressed by the intestine-liver-plasma chain.

Immunomodulatory effect of the drug "Amiksin" instructions for use explains the stimulation of bone marrow stem cells, increased antibody production (depending on the dosage), a decrease in the severity of immunosuppression.

The active substance of the drug "Amiksin" - tiloron, after oral administration is absorbed from the digestive tract, the amount of bioavailability of the drug is 60%. There is a rapid penetration of the drug into tissues, body fluids, about 80 percent of it binds to plasma blood proteins.

Due to the fact that the active substance of the drug is not transformed into another biological substance, it is excreted in urine (9%) and feces (70%) unchanged after approximately 48 hours.

In case of viral damage to the body, it is necessary to start taking the drug "Amiksin", the instruction for use indicates the following types of indications:

Herpes infection ;

- SARS, influenza. It is used as a medicinal or prophylactic agent;

- viral hepatitis A, B, C;

- pulmonary tuberculosis (in complex therapy);

- encephalomyelitis, infectious-allergic or viral (in complex therapy);

- Chlamydia (urogenital or respiratory);

Children older than 7 years of drug "Amiksin" instruction for use recommends as a treatment and prevention of ARVI and influenza.

The methods of application and dosage of the drug depend on the type of virus infection, the age of the patient and the degree of the disease. Take the drug inside after eating. The recommended dose in general cases is 125-250 mg for the first 2 days, then for a tablet of the drug every 2 days.

Occurrence of some side effects during the administration of the drug "Amiksin" instructions for use describes the digestive system. Dispersion symptoms occur in isolated cases. During the reception of the drug "Amiksin" side effects are also noted in the form of a short-term chill and an allergic reaction. Drug is contraindicated for pregnant women, children under the age of seven and patients who have a special sensitivity to tyrolon. In the lactation period, if there is an acute need for taking the drug, stop feeding the baby.

To date, medical studies have not conducted studies on cases of overdose with "Amiksin", the instructions for use do not also indicate special instructions regarding the combination of taking the drug with other medicines. On the contrary, the treatment can be combined with other antibiotics, traditional anti-infectious agents, but in this case, a specialist consultation is necessary.

"Amiksin" is produced in yellow round tablets of 6 or 10 pieces in a package. Shelf life of the drug is limited to 3 years. If 1 tablet contains 60 mg of active substance, it is dispensed in a pharmacy without a prescription, and a doctor's prescription is required to dispense a medicine containing 125 mg of the substance.