SARS in children
Group of acute infections caused by viruses in children, includes several diseases caused by various pathogenic agents.
Influenza is characterized epidemic rise in incidence. This means that in the most favorable for the reproduction of the virus season disease occurs in the form of outbreaks in communities. Suffer from several children. Restaurant, usually closed for quarantine. In this situation, the use of topical Kagocel how to treat viral colds sick children, and to prevent those who are in quarantine team.
Influenza is characterized by acute onset, once the temperature rises to high numbers. The child has a fever, despite the high body temperature, kid complains that he was cold. Catarrhal symptoms are mild. A few days later, he joins rhinitis, pharyngitis, an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea and bronchi.
The flu is dangerous because even with a favorable course possible complications. Influenza moderate to severe intoxication occurs, may cause croup impairing breathing, alveolar pulmonary edema. In severe influenza may be symptoms such as: dizziness, convulsions, hallucinations. When hypertoxic shape quickly joins meningoentsefalichesky and hemorrhagic syndromes. Skin bleeds easily, there is a starry rash on the body, typical of meningitis.
Major complications associated with the penetration of the virus into the bloodstream and other organs and tissues: brain, meninges, nerves. Additionally, you may join the infection of bacterial etiology. Then there are pneumonia, tracheitis, otitis non-viral etiology. To avoid complications, it is necessary with the flu the first day to monitor the course of the disease, consult your pediatrician to assign causal treatment. Most often, when the non-weakened immunity of the child's body to cope with infections, and the flu is mild.
When adenoviral infection predominate exudative phenomena. Face, eyelids, lips, mucous membranes of the mouth and nose sharply edematous, characterized by abundant mucous nasal discharge, cough. May result in conjunctival membrane of the eye and the involvement of the lymphatic system. In children, increased front and zadnesheynye lymph nodes and follicles of the pharynx. Some kids with adenovirus infection complain of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Parainfluenza In addition to the general symptoms of intoxication, there are inflammatory conditions of the upper respiratory tract. For diseases in children is characterized by the development of false croup. Indicates the presence of cereals rough bark of a child cough, noisy breathing associated with stenosis of the larynx, voice changes timbre. If the child becomes cyanotic skin color, breathing becomes arrhythmic should immediately call an ambulance.
Algorithm for the treatment of acute infections caused by a virus includes basic therapy, and syndromic etiotropic therapy.
Basic therapy:
- Strict bed rest to normalization of body temperature and general condition.
- Special diet rich in protein, vegetable and dairy products.
- Drinking plenty of fluids. Particularly useful berry fruit and berry juices, mineral waters carbonate.
- Vitamin C, multivitamin complexes.
- Drugs that facilitate the removal of mucus from the respiratory tract, including herbal remedies.
- Steam inhalation.
- Antihistamines.
Syndromic therapy - anti-fever, rhinitis, cough. At high temperatures, the body is necessary to put the child in bed, open the window. There are two types of hyperthermia. White hyperthermia accompanied by a feeling of chill, pale skin, cold hands and feet. When the red hyperthermia bothering sensation of heat, redness, and skin moisture. When white hyperthermia is necessary to warm the baby, enter antispasmodic (No-Spa, papaverine). Then the temperature level to be determined. If it does not exceed 38 degrees, the child is appointed by drinking plenty of fluids and, if necessary, antipyretic tablet (Paracetamol, Aspirin).
At temperatures higher than 38 degrees is necessary to introduce the lytic mix (Analgin, Suprastin, Papaverine) specially trained medical personnel. If the child has a fever, you can use physical methods of cooling.
When dry rhinitis primary treatment - antiviral agents. Rhinitis with serous nasal discharge is necessary to drip vasoconstrictor drugs. Purulent rhinitis appointed antibiotics.
For the treatment of dry coughs effective expectorants. When moist cough, thick sputum used mucolytics. When hacking and coughing frequently prescribed drugs that block the cough center. Causative treatment of SARS includes receiving antiviral drugs (e.g., children Kagocel and its analogs).
Pharmacological properties Kagocel
Kagocel enters the pharmacological group of antiviral medicaments. Produced by Russian company "Niarmedic Plus" in the form of tablets, uncoated. The drug can be administered to adults and children from the age of three. The composition of each tablet has 12 mg Kagocel basic pharmaceutical auxiliary substances and nutritional supplements. The package contains 10 tablets.
The main pharmacological effect Kagocel - antiviral. The mechanism of action of the active substance linked to the indexing of the immune system, whereby the body produces a larger number of natural interferons which destroy the virus. As a result, in the circulation increases the concentration of all the clones of lymphocytes, macrophages, neutrophils. The effect is achieved 2 days after receiving the first Kagocel tablets. Induced interferons in the blood even during the week.
In immunodeficiency Kagocel restores the immune system. Upon receiving the second tablet accelerated destruction of viruses stops reproduction of pathological agents, radical formation, damaging cells of the body.
Take Kagocel children expedient, as in a child's body is not formed until the end of the immune systemAnd in severe infections occurring necessary medication support for the development of more interferons. Thus Kagocel non-toxic, does not accumulate in the body, it has no harmful properties.
Upon receiving Kagocel inwardly per os main component is actively absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, it reaches the target organ and realizes here the pharmacological effects. The active substance substantially does not pass through the blood-brain barrier to accumulate in the hepatocytes. Most of the metabolites derived intestine. Kagocel excretion of faeces enables the use of the drug in children with renal failure. Kagocel effective when administered in the first 2-4 days from the beginning of infection. The medicine can be used for prevention.
The spectrum of indications for use
Apply Kagocel child can be in the following clinical situations:
- Flu, colds, parainfluenza, adenovirus infection, other diseases caused by viruses reliably.
- Prevention of viral diseases.
- Herpesvirus infection.
Kagocel not used in pathologies caused by bacterial agents. In such a situation it is advisable to appoint antibiotics.
range of contraindications
Child Kagocel drug is contraindicated in the following situations:
- Hypersensitivity of the active substance and additional components included in the Kagocel.
- Lack of enzymes needed to digest lactose malabsorption glucose-galactose.
- For adult patients - Pregnancy and breast-feeding breast milk.
Adverse reactions
In the treatment of adults and children Kagocel may have some adverse reactions:
- Allergic reactions in the skin, subcutaneous fat, skin rashes, angioedema.
- Dyspepsia, unstable chair.
In the event of adverse symptoms during treatment Kagocel need to visit your doctor to decide on the further use of an antiviral drug.
means of interaction with other medications
The possibility of simultaneous reception Kagocel with other drugs little studied. It is known that the drug is well compatible with and enhances the effect of immunostimulants, antimicrobial drugs. During treatment Kagocel contraindicated to take alcoholic beverages.
admission rules
How old to take Kagocel? Giving Kagocel child can be the age of three under the strict supervision of a pediatrician. The recommended regimen for children from three years to six years of age: 1 tablet after a meal twice a day for the first two days, then 1 tablet per day for the next 2 days. A child receives tablets for 4 days.
Driving therapy Kagocel children over six years of age: 1 tablet three times a day in the first 2 days, then 1 tablet twice a day for 2 more days. The dosage for children Kagocel to prevent SARS: 1 tablet 2 days, then passed 5 days and then give 1 tablet for 2 days. Such a course is repeated several times, but its duration may not exceed 2 months.
No cases of overdose were reported Kagocel. When receiving high doses in children are possible symptoms similar side effects. In such a situation it is necessary to cause a gag reflex and call your doctor or ambulance.
special instructions
Kagocel treat the child must be in the first days of influenza, parainfluenza or other viral diseases. Kagocel syrup for children is under development. Only available formulation in the form of uncoated tablets.
For older and elderly patients it is recommended to reduce the dosage of Kagocel.
conclusion
Kagocel - effective antiviral drug. Is released in urban pharmacies at an affordable price and without the need to provide a doctor's prescription. The shelf life of tablets - 4 years. Do not take Kagocel after expiry of this period, especially for the treatment of children.
sources:
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