Antiviral drugs for SARS
Today there are more than 300 viruses that cause SARS and a year from these infections in the world dies more than 4.5 million people!
To understand how to treat SARS, and what drugs to use, consider first the problem itself.
How the virus works
Most viruses enter the body through the upper respiratory tract. However, this does not mean that every time once there is a catarrhal disease. The human immune system and are often able to cope with SARS.
But if the immune system is unable to cope with the virus can attack the complications that flow already in bacterial lesions of the bronchi and lungs.
In the treatment of SARS is most often used a symptomatic approach in which the main treatment is aimed at reducing the effects of the virus, i.e.:
- Reduction
However, if a viral disease becomes severe, prescribers against SARS. As a rule, these drugs are not just treated at the time of the disease, but also occupy an important place in the prevention of SARS. Especially important purpose of such preparations in spring and autumn in the periods of most acute viruses.
Important! Basic antibiotics and sulfonamides are powerless against viruses, which is why we says it is about antiviral drugs.
Highlight the main types of viruses faced man:
- Orthomyxovirus, these include the viruses of groups A, b, C.
- Paramyxovirus.
- Coronaviruses
- Picornaviruses (Rhino - and enteroviruses)
- Adenoviruses
- The reovirus
Important! The use of drugs against SARS reduces treatment time, reduces the risk of complications, and facilitates the course of the disease, and as prophylaxis, they can be accepted and the patient's relatives.
Drugs synthetic origin
Variety of drugs from SARS turned out to be certainly effective two groups:
- Blocker of M-channels.
- The neuraminidase inhibitors.
The first group makes it impossible for the virus to further penetration into the cells, and without this, the virus loses the ability to reproduce. Here we note the drugs amantadine (Midantan) and rimantadine (Rimantadine).
To use these drugs it is necessary at the first sign of SARS. especially good these drugs in the treatment of a virus group And, in addition, they can be used as a prophylactic for the whole family.
Neuraminidase inhibitors, a second group of synthetic drugs that are shown to be used in the viruses of groups A and B. based on the actions of drugs of this direction is the moment of suppression of the enzyme in the virus, which is responsible for reproduction.
The main drugs in this group include oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (relenza).Recommended to take these drugs within the first 48 hours after the onset of SARS.
Unfortunately with drugs there are side effects, for example, Tamiflu is a headache, dizziness and sometimes even disturbance of consciousness.
With regard to antiviral drugs of a wide action, we emphasize Ribarin and the Doctor. Ribavirin showed itself against viruses And and and prevention of rhinovirus and coronavirus.
Important! The drug is a high rate of toxicity, so it is recommended to use only if diagnosed and confirmed infection.
Inosine has a negative impact on
Drugs of plant origin
Quite a large number of medicinal herbs can have a positive effect in the treatment of SARS. It is worth noting that they do an excellent job with herpes sores because herpes is a frequent companion of many SARS. Note basic herbal preparations:
- Alpizarin, the active ingredient here is obtained from the plant Kopeechnik Alpine, as well as from the leaves of the mango.
- Flakozid. This drug is derived from the velvet of Laval and the Amur velvet.
- Magasin is ointment for external use that are produced from cottonseed oil.
- Gossypol – a drug from cotton seeds and roots of cotton.
- After the preparation of the extract stems of grey and black (adhesive) alder.
- Proteflazid – made from the ground Calamagrostis pike soddy.
Which drug to choose, ultimately, for the treatment of SARS you need to choose, after consultation with the doctor to avoid the complications of the disease and no effective treatment.