The active search for drugs for H1N1 influenza by CIS physicians has been puzzled since 2009. Then the epidemic raged. The disease frightened with its unpredictability and serious complications. The development of effective means to combat the so-called swine flu continues to this day. Thanks to this, the ailment does not seem so terrible anymore. At least, resonance causes less.
Are vaccines effective against swine influenza H1N1?
Influenza influenza strain H1N1 can be the same ways as the usual form of the disease. The most pathogenic microorganisms are transmitted by airborne droplets. In addition, the danger poses the things of the infected person, as well as the allocation that can remain on the skin of the patient, his personal items. Released microorganisms can remain active for up to two hours, after which they die.
Most often, drugs against H1N1 flu are required for people at risk:
- children under 5 years;
- adults after 65 years;
- pregnant.
In the risk zone are those who have been diagnosed with:
- oncology;
- infectious diseases;
- problems with immunity;
- disorders in the work of the liver;
- renal impairment;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- neurological and neuromuscular ailments.
Careful to monitor their own health is necessary for those who are in the duty of the profession often in contact with a large number of people:
- doctors;
- teachers;
- drivers;
- sellers and others.
For a long time it was believed that the drugs administered during vaccination are effective against H1N1 influenza. However, it turned out that this ailment mutates very quickly. After that, the effect of the injection is neutralized, and the body's defense is reduced.
Of course, the person who made the vaccine is more protected. But not for one hundred percent, and the likelihood of picking up the flu and encountering possible complications of the disease remains with him all the same.
What medications should I take with H1N1 flu?
At a time when pathogens become particularly active, one should carefully monitor their health. After all, the earlier the flu symptoms are detected, the easier the illness can be cured. The main signs of the disease include:
- severe headaches;
- high temperature;
- sore throat ;
- aches in bones and muscles;
- chills.
In particularly severe cases, there may be clouding of consciousness, the development of pneumonia and respiratory failure.
What drugs are taken for H1N1 flu is not much different from treating an ordinary disease. Immediately after confirmation of the diagnosis, the patient is prescribed special antiviral drugs. The best are Tamiflu and Relenza. Until now, he managed to deal with H1N1 most effectively. These drugs do not allow new particles of viral cells to appear, due to which harmful microorganisms stop multiplying.
The most effective treatment also involves taking drugs from the H1N1 flu, including stimulating the immune system:
- Amiksin;
- Arbidol;
- Reaferon;
- Ingaron;
- Grippferon;
- Kagocela;
- Ingavirin.
In case of complication - bacterial pneumonia - for the treatment of H1N1 flu, such medicines as:
- Cephalosporin;
- Vancomycin;
- fluorochlorinols;
- carbapenems.
To eliminate the symptoms of the disease use antipyretic, vasoconstrictive, antitussive and, if necessary, antihistamines:
- ATSTS;
- Ambroxol;
- Ibuprofen;
- Paracetamol;
- Nazivin;
- Nasol;
- Suprastin;
- Otrivin;
- Stoptussin;
- Claritin;
- Zodak.
And as a preventive fit means based on:
- echinacea ;
- magnolia vine;
- eleutherococcus;
- Rhodiola rosea.