Immunostimulating drug 'Cycloferon'. Instructions for use

Medication "Cycloferon" refers to drugs that positively affect the immune system of the body. Its main function is the normalization of the immune status in autoimmune lesions and in immunodeficient states of different genesis.

The action of the drug "Cycloferon" is based on the production of interferon in the body, which is a kind of protection against the defeat of viruses, protozoa, and bacteria. The effectiveness of the drug is also noted in suppressing the growth of malignant cells. Interferon stimulates the production and activity of T-killers, which are assistants in the destruction of genetic information that is foreign to a particular organism.

Under the influence of interferon, cells produce specific enzymes that interfere with the construction of viral proteins due to interference in the RNA virus. The action of interferon is also aimed at increasing the number of such virus particles, which as a result of the transformation begin to work as antiviruses. In other words, they do not behave like ordinary viruses, but, on the contrary, lose their infectious properties, their ability to reproduce and to infect healthy cells. Moreover, the "defective" viruses interfere with the work of their regular counterparts.

It is difficult to overestimate the role of the drug "Cycloferon" in this process, the instruction for use calls this medication the catalyst for the production of interferon in those cells that lost this ability. Those who have the means are not the accelerator of the work of the entire immune system as a whole, it has a directional effect on its affected fragments. The drug is able to penetrate all parts of the body, including brain cells, there is a positive effect on cellular immunity also in HIV infection. As an additional advantage of the drug "Cycloferon", the instruction for use calls a low toxicity of the drug. Its stimulating properties with respect to tumor growth are also not noticed. The drug does not affect pregnancy and does not accumulate in the tissues of the body, even with prolonged use.

The medicine "Cycloferon". Composition and indications for use

There are 3 forms of the release of the drug "Cycloferon": tablets, coated with a soluble coat, liniment for topical application and injection.

The composition of the agent includes active substance acridoneacetic acid and auxiliary components. Assign the drug for the following diseases:

- HIV infection (stages 1A - 3B);

- Neuroviral infections in complex therapy (Lyme disease, serous meningitis);

- autoimmune diseases ;

- chlamydial lesions (chlamydial pneumonia, urogenital chlamydia, etc.). In these cases the agent is used together with antibiotics;

- infections: papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus;

- Herpes (genital, shingles, simple);

- diseases that cause immunodeficiency (fungal and bacterial infections of a chronic nature, burns, postoperative conditions, pneumonia, bronchitis);

- Peptic ulcer disease;

- skin lesions (eczema, neurodermatitis, dermatosis);

- inflammatory processes of the reproductive system.

The drug "Cycloferon". Dosage, interaction with other medicines

Specific features of the scheme of taking the drug. The instructions for use of the medicine "Cycloferon" indicate a basic treatment option, in which it is recommended that adults take it for 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29 days. The scheme can vary depending on the type of disease and is assigned individually. Children are recommended to take the drug according to the basic schedule once a day at a maximum dosage of 150 mg.

An important advantage of the drug "Cycloferon" instructions for use calls it good compatibility with other drugs and the absence of negative consequences with simultaneous intake with vitamins, antibiotics, chemotherapy, immune medications, etc.