Immunomodulating agent «Allokin-alpha»: properties and application

The drug "Allokin-alpha" is an antiviral immunomodulatory drug of Russian origin.

Therapeutic action of the drug

Instructions for use show that the drug strengthens the immune system, increases the humoral immunity and cellular. As a result of using the drug, the activity of lymphocytes increases, which, in turn, destroy and suppress viruses. The doctors say that the drug "Allokin-alpha" is able to produce endogenous interferon, which allows the human body to actively combat pathology. Thanks to the use of this agent, the transfer of impulses from the nerves to the muscles is stimulated, the effect on the smooth muscles of serotonin, acetylcholine, oxytocin and histamine is enhanced. Produced in the form of a porous mass or white powder, from which a solution for subcutaneous intramuscular injection is made. The medicine is usually packaged in packages of 3 ampoules.

Properties

The use of "Allokin-alpha" does not have toxic effects. As a result of the use of the drug, the signs of a viral infection are removed, the terms of the aggravation of the disease are reduced, the risk of complications is reduced, future relapses of the diseases are excluded.

Indications for use

The medicine "Allokin-alpha" allows you to fight with such ailments as influenza and ARVI, mixed urogenital infections, warts, condylomata, papillomas. The medication is used for the treatment of cervical dysplasia, labial herpes, chronic viral hepatitis, genital herpes, papillomavirus infection. It is advisable to use the drug with a sharp decrease in immunity and a viral infection that occurs against this background.

Contraindications

The drug "Allokin-alpha" is forbidden to use in pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity. Do not appoint it to children under 18 years. Do not take medication for autoimmune abnormalities. You can not use this remedy with alcohol.

Mode of application

The drug "Allokin-alpha" (ampoules) is administered subcutaneously. To get a medicine for injections, you need to dissolve the drug in saline. The standard course of therapy involves the use of 6 ampoules of the drug according to a certain scheme.

In the treatment of acute hepatitis, the drug is administered in a dosage of 10 mg. The injections are done three times a week, the treatment period is three weeks. In total, the patient is given 9 injections. In less complicated cases, 1 mg of the drug is administered at a time. Often "Allokin-alpha" is used in combination with the drug "Acyclovir".

Side effects

This drug is well tolerated by patients. However, in rare cases, there may be side effects such as dizziness, muscle weakness, exacerbations of herpes rash. As a rule, similar reactions occur against the background of excess dosage, improper combination of medications, disruption of the therapy regimen.

The drug "Allokin-alpha": the price of 6 ampoules

The price of the medicine is about 6000 rubles.