There are plenty of anti-viral agents that are administered as a prophylactic or therapeutic purposes. But among such a rich assortment of such drugs to choose the most effective? We draw comparisons and determine what is best Arbidol or Viferon?
BRIEF DESCRIPTION preparations
To make comparisons, it is necessary to characterize each of the drugs.
Arbidol
Arbidol is an antiviral agent based on umifenovir. It is produced in the form of capsules and tablets with a dosage of the active substance 50 or 100 mg, and there is a maxi Arbidol a dosage of 200 mg.
The drug has not only an antiviral effect, and also has a moderate immunomodulatory effects by stimulating the production of interferon 2b, which helps to fight pathogens microorganisms.
By Arbidola indications include:
- Influenza is caused by viruses A and B, as well as SARS and SARS. Arbilod prescribed for treatment and prevention in the season of colds;
- Secondary immunodeficiencies;
- As a combination therapy for diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, herpes, as well as acute intestinal infection caused by rotavirus;
- For prophylaxis after surgery to reduce the risk of infection and to improve their own immunity.
Now, in order to compare with Arbidol with interferon, it is necessary to characterize and second drug.
viferon
Viferon is an antiviral and immunomodulating medications based on interferon alpha-2b.
The drug prevents the multiplication of viruses, increasing the body's defenses.
Viferon used for the following diseases:
- Various infectious and inflammatory diseases in children. Such diseases include: SARS, influenza, meningitis, sepsis, intrauterine infection;
- SARS, influenza in adults;
- Chronic viral hepatitis B, C, D in children and adults. Treatment is carried out in conjunction with the plasmapheresis and hemosorption;
- Urogenital infection in adults, including pregnant women (chlamydia, HPV, vaginosis, caused by bacterial flora and other diseases);
- Viral diseases caused by herpes.
Thus Viferon not prescribed as the main agent, it is used in the complex therapy together with other drugs.
comparison
And now you can do a little comparison:
- The active substance preparations at different, And thus the mechanism of action. For example Arbidol stimulates the production of interferon, and a ready Viferon comprises an active substance;
- Age application. Viferon in the form of candles used in newborns and even premature babies, the ointment is permitted from 1 year. In turn Arbidol forbidden to reception babies under 3 years old, and at a dosage of 200 mg to 12 years. Accordingly, better to give children medication - Viferon;
- release Form. Arbidol has only a form of release in the form of tablets and capsules. Viferon manufactured as an ointment and gel, enabling to increase the local immune system, as well as in the form of suppositories;
- testimony. In Viferon are many more;
- Efficiency. Viferon contains a ready-interferon, which immediately begins to destroy infectious agents, while stimulating the immune system to produce its own interferon. In addition, Viferon contains vitamin E and C, the reinforcing effect of the active substances that help reduce inflammation and to accelerate the processes of tissue regeneration. Therefore, we can say that Viferon stronger than Arbidol.
simultaneous reception
Is it acceptable to take the two drugs at the same time? Contraindications to the application in preparations no. However, by taking Viferon with Arbidol unacceptable. Appoint, with Arbidol simultaneously receive Viferon can only specialist full-time reception.
Which of these products would be the best in every situation, tell the doctor. For example, a preventive measure of respiratory diseases, as well as in the intestinal rotavirus often Arbidol prescribed, but the cure urogenital and intrauterine infection in the complex therapy helps Viferon. the choice will also depend on the patient's age.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/viferon__17497
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 17d123e0-c99e-43c1-a653-197cf507d7a0 & t =
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