Antiviral drugs for H1N1 influenza

The previous influenza pandemic that raged in 2009 caused enormous losses in the economies of the countries due to illness of citizens and caused a considerable number of deaths. Recent studies have led to the creation of new effective antiviral drugs used for H1N1 influenza. More information on which antiviral drugs in the form of H1N1 influenza is recommended by modern medicine can be found in this material.

Preparations for the prevention of H1N1 influenza

It is well known that any disease is easier to prevent than treat. Specific prophylaxis of H1N1 influenza includes the use of immunity-strengthening drugs, as well as antiviral and immunomodulating medications, including:

  1. Arbidol , which prevents the entry into the cells of influenza viruses from group B and A (the latter includes the strain of H1N1 influenza). In addition to the fact that the drug increases the body's resistance to a viral infection, it minimizes the likelihood of complications in the event of illness.
  2. Algirem (Orvirem) - a medicament used for preventive and curative purposes, is shown for all age groups.
  3. Ingavirin is an antiviral and anti-inflammatory drug effective for influenza A and B viruses, adenovirus infections.
  4. Kagocel is a curative and preventive agent used for influenza, respiratory diseases, herpes infection.
  5. Remantadine is used to prevent infection during epidemics of viral infections. The taking of tablets is also indicated for the prevention of tick-borne encephalitis .

Attention! All listed pharmaceutical preparations can be used not only for preventive purposes, but also for the treatment of H1N1 influenza.

Vaccination takes a special place in the prevention of influenza. A timely procedure aimed at stimulating the production of antibodies for viruses, significantly reduces the risk of contracting influenza and respiratory infections.

Antiviral drugs against H1N1 influenza

To treat influenza H1N1 used viral drugs of different directions:

  1. The first group includes medicines that do not allow the influenza virus to attach to a living cell.
  2. The second is made up of medicines that block the multiplication of the virus.

Among the popular antiviral agents that affect the process of merging the envelopes of the virus and cells, Arbidol

Of means suppressing the reproduction of the H1N1 flu virus, Remantadin (Polirem, Flumadin) and Ingaron are particularly noteworthy. In recent years, more often with complicated flu, doctors recommend a new generation of medicine Ribavirin, which inhibits the synthesis of the virus.

The newest drug Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) simultaneously prevents the penetration of the virus into the cell and inhibits the release of the resulting viral genetic material.

It should be remembered that all antiviral agents are effective if applied at the appearance of the first symptoms of influenza (in the first two days).

In addition, in the treatment of influenza, drugs containing interferon are used. They promote the activation of the natural anti-infectious capabilities of the body. Among such means:

Important! You can use antiviral drugs with the contraindications indicated in the instructions. So, for example, drugs Kagocel and Ingavirin can not be used for pregnant and lactating women, and also used in the therapy of children. It is also advisable to consult with a specialist, as in some cases there is an individual intolerance of some medicinal anti-influenza drugs.