The drug Virapine is a drug that has analgesic effects, as well as anti-inflammatory.
Bee venom, which is the main active substance of the drug has a beneficial effect on the general background of the body, and also stimulates the pituitary gland and the adrenal system.
Virapine, when used, has a cholinolytic effect, namely, it significantly reduces the blood clotting process.
Table of contents
- Pharmacokinetics of
- To whom will the remedy help?
- Not always a bee venom is useful
- Mechanism of action
- Form release
- Instruction for use
- Solution dosage for injection
- Overdose of
- Special instructions
- From the practical experience of using
- People's voice
- They can be trusted - the opinion of
- doctors Pros and cons of
- Vacations in a pharmacyand storage of
- Than, if necessary, replace the product?
Pharmacokinetics of
The bee venom that is contained in the drug is a white liquid with a sharp odor and taste that you can not confuse with anything.
It dries very quickly and takes a hard crust, so a tube with ointment should not be left open for long. Getting into the body, the substance dissolves under the influence of digestive enzymes and quickly absorbed.
The active enzyme of the preparation of ointment Virapine is a bee venom concentrate, in an amount of 0.015 g is present on 1 g of ointment base.
The drug and ampoules are made from dried cobra venom concentrate NajanaiaoxianaE, which inhabits Central Asia.
Concentrate contains: an aqueous solution and a dry poison, in proportions 1: 1 + to this 4 mg of novocaine hydrochloride.
To whom will the remedy help?
The drug effectively cures diseases such as rheumatism, joint pain, and neuralgia.
The drug Viparin is used when: 
- pains that spread throughout the course of the nervous system, neuralgia;
- radiculitis of the lumbosacral spine;
- inflammatory muscle processes or myositis;
- polyarthritis.
Not always the poison of bees is useful
The drug is strongly advised against taking, with:
- acute inflammation of the joints and cartilage tissue( acute arthritis);
- if skin rash, itching, or allergic reaction occurs on the skin;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- in case of failure of the kidneys and liver;
- if there is a high sensitivity to this drug and the active substance.
Mechanism of action
The active enzyme of the drug penetrates through the skin to the crocal plasma and enters the envelope of the compounds and cartilaginous tissue, enveloping it, thereby removing irritation, pain and inflammation.
Form
The drug is issued as:
- ointment , in tubes of 20 g;
- solution is made from a concentrate of pure, filtered bee venom and novocaine in an isotonic solution 0.9%( sodium chloride), the solution is sold in ampoules of 1 ml - active substance 0.002 g.
Instruction for use
Ointment Virapine is used exclusively externally. It is necessary to apply a thin layer of the drug on the skin, which should be pre-lubricated with warm water. It must be rubbed into a painful place.
On the first day of treatment, you need to rub once a day, with each day, directly increasing the number of ointments: day 2 -2 times, day 3 - three times a day.
By the third day of treatment, it is necessary to take 0.5 teaspoon of ointment. On the fourth day, it is necessary to let the body rest to act on the active substance.
On the fifth day, and on the sixth day, you need to use the same amount of ointment as on the third day.
Dosage of injection solution
For the administration of intramuscular injection, it is necessary to inject at intervals of approximately 3 times per day.
At the beginning of use, it is necessary to inject 0.2 ml and gradually increase the amount of the drug administered, each time by 0.01-0.02 l, the final result or the maximum amount should not exceed 2 ml.
The maximum daily dose is 2ml .For the entire course of treatment should not be more than 15-17 injections.
Overdose of
In case of overdose of the drug usage rate of Virapine, there may be:
- dizziness, vomiting or nausea;
- asthmatic manifestations, urticaria;
- elevated body temperature;
- erythrocytosis, hemolysis.
Among the side effects, according to the conducted studies, there were no acute diseases. However, in rare cases, there may be an allergic reaction at the site of ointment application.
Special instructions
It is recommended to consult a physician or pharmacologist before using the drug. 
The drug is not recommended if the patient has idiosyncrasy, various infectious diseases, tuberculosis, as well as purulent diseases, and diseases of the cardiovascular system.
There are no clinically proven studies confirming the fact that the drug Viparin can not be consumed with alcohol.
The product is strictly prohibited for use by pregnant women and mothers during lactation.
The intake of the drug by children is not prohibited unless any allergic reactions occur beforehand and there is no hypersensitivity to the active substance.
From the practical experience of using
Let's study the reviews of patients and doctors who use or used Virapine for treatment.
The voice of the people
Everyone knows about the medicinal properties of bee venom, so Virapine is an excellent analgesic on the basis of bee venom. It helps me very well with radiculitis, instantly removes symptoms and pain.
Sergey
We always have a Virapin tube in our house - very effective and, importantly, an inexpensive means.
Nicholas
Excellent product based on natural, natural concentrate! I am very pleased that there are still medicines in which not only chemistry.
Vitalina
They can be trusted - the opinion of doctors
Virapine is a remedy with a uniquely effective action of the active substance. Helps patients of all ages.
Alexey Sergeevich
For an average patient, this drug is an ideal choice, as it is characterized by high efficiency, and a good, suitable price.
Leonid Petrovich
There are no special restrictions for the drug, it is easily smeared and rubbed. Virtually no contraindications and side effects.
An important fact in favor of choosing Virapine is the fact that there are no chemical constituents. Only it is not recommended to take medicine for people who have suspicions of tuberculosis
Katerina Pavlovna
Pros and cons of
The advantage of the remedy is that there are no allergic reactions and side effects, which means that almost everyone can use it.
The disadvantage of taking the drug is that it categorically does not fit pregnant women, and children, as well as the elderly, with obvious violations of kidney and liver function.
Pharmacy leave and storage
It is necessary to store in a dark, cool place, often the drugs are stored in the refrigerator. It is necessary to store not more than 4 years. In pharmacies can be dispensed without a prescription.
Than, if necessary, replace the product?
Any remedy can be replaced if necessary with a drug that is similar in composition and effect to the body. 
Among the analogues of the preparation of Virapin, the following effective medicines are distinguished:
- Viprosal;
- Vipratox;
- Alflutop;
- Apizarthron;
- Dirkasin;
- Movasin.
