One of the most popular antiviral and immunomodulating drugs, Interferon Alpha, is a product of genetic engineering. It is based on purified protein, which is an analog of the human blood protein and is called interferon. It can be of several types, but preparations based on interferon alfa protein are distinguished by the highest bioavailability.
Form of release Interferon Alpha
There are quite a lot of ways of using the drug, so the release of various forms of the drug is pharmacologically justified:
- Dry powder used for injection in combination with distilled water;
- ready-made solution for injection;
- rectal suppositories;
- ointment;
- nasal drops;
- nasal spray ;
- eye drops;
- dry powder for the preparation of nasal and eye drops.
Application of Interferon Alpha
Treatment with Interferon Alpha is based on a high antiviral effect. It has long been noted that a person who develops one virus in the body can not become infected with another type of virus. With the introduction of interferon, cells in which the virus has not yet penetrated, become resistant to it and eventually the disease goes away. Since this scheme is suitable for viruses of any type, the scope of Interferon Alpha is very broad:
- viral hepatitis of any type;
- conjunctivitis;
- nasal and ophthalmic infections;
- SARS , influenza;
- laryngeal papillomatosis;
- multiple myeloma;
- leukemia;
- Kaposi's sarcoma;
- lymphoma;
- carcinoma;
- viral and bactericidal-viral infections of any type in children.
Unlike other antiviral drugs of synthetic origin, interferon has few contraindications. It is used with caution in cases of problems with the organs of excretion and some diseases of the liver. During pregnancy and lactation the drug is taken strictly according to the doctor's prescription. Side effects of Interferon Alpha can not be called pleasant, but they are rare. It:
- chills;
- fever;
- nausea;
- drowsiness.
It is also important to know that this medication is very poorly combined with other pharmacological and medications, so you should consult a therapist about using each of them. This will help to avoid serious complications. It is most undesirable to take interferon together with sedatives and narcological drugs.
How to bred Interferon Alpha in powder, depends on the goals. The required dose of the drug must be previously diluted with distilled water for injection in an amount of 50 ml. In case you need drops in your nose, or eyes, you can also use saline (sodium chloride) for this purpose.
Eye drops Interferon Alpha and other types of medication are ready for use and do not require the addition of additional components.
Analogues of Interferon Alpha
To date, there are many drugs based on various interferons. Some of them are of import origin, others are of domestic origin, but the degree of effectiveness of all these medicines is approximately the same. The only difference is the quality of protein purification and, hence, the price. Here is a list of medications that can replace Interferon Alpha:
- Alfarekin;
- Intron A;
- Roferon;
- Nasoferon;
- Vellveron;
- interferon leukocyte human and others.
All these drugs are designed to treat the manifestations of various viruses, block out the spread of the body, prevent the infection of new cells, strengthening the cell membrane. Thanks to the synthesis of enzymes of a special type, the body strengthens the immune system and begins an independent fight against infection. Also interferons of all types have an antitumor effect, the causes of which have not been accurately determined to date, however, the use of the drug for the treatment and prevention of cancer is not prohibited.