Cycloferon is a medicinal product that is produced in various forms, including injectable (injections). Tsifloferon injections are prescribed to improve immunity and prevent diseases in cases where the immune defense of the body is weakened and unable to overcome the disease on its own, and the risk of infection or development of complications is great. Frequently injections of Cycloferon are recommended by doctors against flu and cold, with herpesvirus infection. What else is prescribed Cycloferon in the form of injections, how this drug works on the body, what are its contraindications and side effects, we will consider further.
Effect of injections Cycloferon and indications for their use
The drug under consideration is based on an active ingredient, such as meglumine acridon acetate. This component, when penetrated into the human body, stimulates production in tissues and organs containing elements of lymphoid tissue (lymph nodes, liver, spleen, intestines, tonsils, etc.), a large amount of its own interferon. As is known, the interferon protein is one of the main "defenders" of the body from foreign agents (pathogens of infections, malignant cells), therefore, the more its content, the more effectively will the pathological processes be suppressed. In addition, Cycloferon causes the activation of other protective cells in the body (granulocytes, T-lymphocytes, T-killers), suppresses autoimmune reactions, has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antitumor effect.
The use of Cycloferon in the form of injections is recommended in the following cases:
- HIV infection;
- serous meningitis and encephalitis;
- tick-borne borreliosis ;
- hepatitis of viral etiology;
- herpesvirus infection (including cytomegalovirus);
- acute intestinal infections;
- chlamydial defeat;
- syphilis;
- mycoplasmosis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- deforming osteoarthritis;
- influenza and ARVI;
- tumor processes.
Thanks to the use of Cycloferon in most diseases, a decrease in the intensity of symptoms, duration of the disease, prevention of the development of various complications is achieved. In the treatment of bacterial infections, this drug significantly increases the effectiveness of prescribed antibiotic therapy. In the season of outbreaks of respiratory viral diseases, the use of Cycloferon will help to protect the body from infection and the development of severe forms of infection.
Contraindications and side effects of injections of Cycloferon
In most cases, injections with this drug are well tolerated. Cycloferon does not have toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic qualities. In rare cases, the appearance of the following adverse events is possible:
- allergic reactions (including hives, angioedema, edema );
- hyperemia and swelling at the injection site;
- fever.
Normal symptoms are the appearance of mild soreness, short-term burning and slight reddening of the skin at the injection site. However, all of the above side effects
As for contraindications, then they also have Cycloferon, but there are not many of them:
- pregnancy;
- the period of breastfeeding;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- children's age to four years.
Also it should be noted that in no case can one begin using the medication independently, without prescribing a doctor.