This chemotherapeutic drug has a pronounced antiviral effect. Its main action is aimed at eliminating viruses at the initial stage of the disease and suppressing their further development. Remandatin testimony to the application of which are discussed in the article, actively fights against the viruses of group A and B, as well as with tick-borne encephalitis virus.
Indications for Remantadine
Penetrating into the cage, the bacterium begins to multiply. Having reached a certain number, the viruses leave the affected cell, infecting the new ones. The drug interferes with the action of the M2 protein, responsible for the development of the disease. Thus, the virus, penetrating the cell, no longer spreads, but dies in it, thereby stopping the spread of infection.
The main action of Remantadine, according to the instructions for use, when taking tablets is aimed at suppressing the reproduction of bacteria for the first time days of illness. It is appointed in the following cases:
- at the initial stages of influenza;
- as a prophylaxis during the flu epidemic with constant contacts with patients;
- for the prevention of tick-borne encephalitis virus.
In addition to the fact that the drug fights against viruses, it also has an immunostimulating effect, normalizing immunity and increasing the resistance of the body to ailments.
How to use Remantadine
Depending on the purpose for which the medicine is used, its dosage is:
- In order to prevent flu, the medicine is drunk during a month on a pill (50 mg) per day. If the reception was missed, then continue to drink the medicine in the usual way, without increasing the dose.
- The total course of treatment for influenza is five days. For therapy adults are prescribed two tablets three times a day. Such treatment lasts for two days. On the third day, reduce the dose to two pieces per day. For the next forty-eight hours, you only need to drink two tablets.
- And here is how to apply Remantadine to prevent the development of viral encephalitis. Treatment should begin immediately after the defeat of the mite. For the first three days, you need to drink two tablets twice a day. The effect of therapy will not be any, if it was started after more than 48 hours after the bite.
- The medicine can also be used for prevention by people who live in tents, take part in campaigns. In this case Remantadin drink two weeks on a pill twice a day.
Contraindications to the use of Remantadine
Long-term use of the drug in large quantities because of its accumulation in the body can lead to such side effects as:
- insomnia;
- pain in the peritoneum;
- disruption of the gastrointestinal system, manifested in diarrhea or dyspepsia;
- rash;
- drowsiness, tiredness, depression, distracted attention;
- hoarseness, hoarseness of voice;
- noise in ears.
In case of such symptoms it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor who cancels the drug, or reduce its dosage.
Remantadine is contraindicated in the following groups of persons:
- children under the age of seven;
- who have kidney disease;
- suffering from atherosclerosis;
- pregnant;
- suffering from teriticosis.
- patients with cerebral palsy.
Take the medicine only after the doctor's instructions are necessary in the following cases:
- epilepsy , since Remantadin is able to cause seizures, so in this case it is necessary to take anticonvulsants;
- any disease that is chronic, since taking the drug may trigger an exacerbation;
- arterial hypertension in persons in old age, since the likelihood of developing a stroke is high.