Medicines in influenza and SARS

All diseases are cheaper and safer not to treat, and to prevent their development. This is because the potential complications of delayed or improper treatment can cause severe undermining of health. However, modern treatment can cause exacerbation of some chronic disease, because some drugs have a negative impact on the human body. Consider what the cure for SARS is more efficient, from the reception which should be abandoned

The main criteria for the selection of drugs

In sale there are numerous remedies for flu and colds, each drug has its cost, peculiarities of application and impact, contraindications and side effects. Quite often, when considering what drugs are best and which ones should be avoided, there are many questions. After all, to determine the best drug to their examination should be approached comprehensively. The most common questions, you can call:

1. Will it be better to buy expensive drug, or its effect is comparable to common drugs with a lower cost?
2. What medications with SARS are more suitable for children, some for adults?
3. Not does the drug do more harm than good?
4. Is there a best cure for SARS and influenza, or in each case should be carried out on the basis of manifest symptoms?
5. Effective antiviral drugs advertised media: truth or fiction?

For the treatment of any disease looking for the most effective means. Despite the spread of influenza and SARS for such a long period of formation of the pharmaceuticals while the exact answer to what the drug is a kind of universal choice, while it is impossible to give. Let's try to deal with the problem, and to find answers to questions.

General characteristics of agents against influenza and SARS

When considering all drugs that can be used in the treatment of the disease under consideration, we can say that almost all of them have no evidence base, that is, there are no studies to determine the degree of antiviral activity. This moment determines what make acquired the drug almost at your own risk. Many drugs that are on sale on the territory of Russia, do not have antiviral effects as it consists only vitamin C and other vitamins, minerals, which may insignificantly increase the immunity.

The current situation stems from the fact that clinical studies require quite a lot of time and money. In order for the new manufacturer was able to quickly release a product on sale is the falsification of the results of clinical trials conducted.

Antivirals, which are not the flu and SARS, and other more severe viral diseases for the most part, consist of antibiotics. Note that antibiotics can have negative effects on the body, in many countries, their results held only for recipes. In the case of a review against viral effective drugs against influenza or SARS, you may notice that almost all of them are distributed free, buy maybe even a teenager. Therefore, we can conclude that the composition does not include active substances that can fight the virus in the body.

Due to the fact that the period of the epidemic the pharmacy to purchase medication against influenza and SARS is visited by a huge number of people, the process of production of medicines that do not pass the stage of clinical trials or have vague results delivered almost to the stream. In many magazines you can find articles with high-sounding titles, for example, the best medicine for that of SARS and influenza, the result is noticeable already after only a couple of hours – all this is also part of advertising, which merely aims to increase the number of customers and thereby increase profit.

Summing up the paragraph, which describes a General group of drugs from a viral infection that causes flu or SARS, we note that the majority of medicines on the shelves of pharmacies is not in fact "drugs". Their composition determines only tonic exposure that can lead to a temporary improvement. Also to the group of medicines that can help with the treatment of SARS and influenza, can not be attributed drugs to enhance immunity. They can be quite effective in case of prevention of the disease or at the time of initial manifestation of signs of infection as maintaining the immune system they increasethe body's resistance to virus. But in the case of infection and rapid development of the disease they will not be effective. On the market you can find a lot of imitations which mimic expensive drugs (often even the original does not have the desired impact). Thus from a huge selection can only take several medications, and in accordance with the state of the organism, presence of chronic diseases and so on.

Classification of all drugs against SARS and influenza

All the antivirals can be divided into the following main categories:

1. Antiviral drugs capable of influencing directly on the causative agent. This group of drugs most effective against the group of diseases, but in the sale you can find a small number of high-quality drugs with antiviral properties.

   

2. Vaccines. As previously noted, it is easier to prevent infection than to fight it. Many voluntarily undergo vaccination against flu and acute respiratory viral infections almost every year. This is due to the fact that the stamp active virus changes every year, the vaccine, introduced earlier, can be ineffective. Quite often, vaccination takes place before the beginning of the epidemic. However, it is worth considering that it is only effective early introduction at the time of the disease meaning there is no vaccination. This is due to the fact that vaccination involves the introduction of substances, which causes premature, before the infection, the formation of antibodies.
3. Adjuvants – drugs, referred to earlier. Their composition determines the stimulation of the immune system, resulting in generation of a large number of interferons. Interferon can slow the progress of the virus in the body. The body itself produces interferon, but only when stimulating the immune system and its concentration determines the reduction of the probability of infection. Note that they are most effective only at the time of infection. If you drink some drugs from this group at the moment is the development of the disease can significantly relieve symptoms symptoms.
4. I helped a group of drugs, which has proven efficacy based on clinical trials conducted. However, if the child got sick, you should refuse from this group of medicines. This is due to the fact that they have a lot of side effects which manifested after the treatment.

Many drugs that deserve trust, present on the market for at least 10-20 years. This is because for so long they could sustain the competition in the market, so consumers have noted some effectiveness. To believe the statements that the new antiviral drugs developed by new technology and therefore have a high efficiency is not necessary. To determine the drug efficacy should be conducted clinical research for several years at least, what does any one pharmaceutical company. It is worth considering that some medications have a negative impact on the body, but the side effects are manifested after a few years, and to determine the cause of the problem is difficult.

A group of antiviral drugs

Even with careful observance of recommendations with regards to prevention, there is a possibility of infection and the development of SARS or influenza. Therefore, take a closer look with antiviral drugs to be taken at the time of the disease. We provide information only about a few drugs that have a high popularity.

Quite often on the shelves of pharmacies can be found on a drug called Arbidol. Its distinguishing features include the following highlights:

1. Pharmacological intervention. Arbidol has the highest efficiency in the treatment of influenza A and b, and torso. In addition, the drug is applicable when the manifestation of rotavirus infection. The active substance is Methylpheniltiomethyl-dimetilaminometil-hydroxybromide carboxylic acid ethyl ester.
2. You should pay attention to the fact that taking this drug may adult and children at the age of 3 years.
3. Arbidol was invented back in 1974. At the same time industrial production has been established after a long period of research in 1992. After that Arbidol appeared on the shelves of almost all pharmacies.
   

   On the territory of the Russian Federation and other CIS countries Arbidol physicians recommend quite often.
4. Despite the long period during which the research was conducted, to 2013 accurate information about the effectiveness of the drug has not been published. It is prescribed to take quite often, but the official reasons for this have not been presented. This is due to the fact that research conducted even at the time of the Soviet Union was never published. In 2008, a research was conducted, during which it was determined a lower efficacy compared with Interferon. In 2004 conducted research in China gave virtually identical results. Howeveralready in 2009, in one of UK magazine there was a statement that Arbidol is more effective of its counterparts due to the rare formation of a stable cliches of the virus. Who has never considered this tool as an effective drug to fight the virus, but in 2013 it all have been added to the list of recommendations, after which it began to be widely used in various countries.

On the territory of the Russian Federation and other CIS countries Arbidol physicians recommend quite often. However, he quite often becomes the basis for the treatment of flu and colds. However, be careful, because on the market you can find quite a lot of poor quality fakes. An example can be called a product manufactured in Belarus, which has a similar name to Acetol. Indication that this drug will not provide the proper treatment and is harmful to health is a feature of the composition: in it it is specified that the active substance Arbidol hydrochloride. So make Belarusian analogue of the extremely not recommended.

Another common drug in the Russian market can be called Tamiflu. Its distinguishing features include:

1. Pharmacological action is based on the use of oseltamivir carboxylate, which is quite effective against influenza viruses A and B. However, it should be noted that from a cold this drug is not helping.
2. Possible significant side effects: Tamiflu can cause symptoms of insomnia, diarrhoea, coughing, headaches, nausea. That is why should be the drug taking into account the recommendations. To take Tamiflu children under one year, pregnant women and during lactation is prohibited.
3. Studies of Tamiflu conducted during the last several years. The complexity of the research lies in the fact that the side effects are somewhat reminiscent of the symptoms, which manifests itself with flu. At the time of the epidemic, long-term use is prohibited. Optimal treatment can be described as short-term use, usually a few days at the first sign of symptoms. In 2004 there were cases in which manifested neuropsychiatric disorders in children. In 2006, were written works that talked about the high probability of complications in the form of depression or psychosis. New research, which was conducted in 2014, identified that Tamiflu has a high effectiveness against influenza. Also, a question was raised whether a drug effectively used to prevent the development of various complications. Also in 2014, studies have been conducted, involving at least 24 000 people. The research, which consisted on the determination of the degree of exposure of oseltamivir, which is part of the drug, were the following insights:

• To use Tamiflu as a prophylactic is not necessary, as its efficiency is relatively low. In some families, reception of this drug in order to exclude the possibility of transmission of the virus from one person to another.
• The drug significantly reduces the time of symptoms. However, for children this effect does not apply.
• Consider anti-influenza drug should not be taken in order to reduce the likelihood of complications. Examples would include bronchitis, otitis media, sinusitis and pneumonia – active agent does not reduce the risk of their development.
• Part medications is highly toxic. This moment becomes the cause of different side effects: nausea, vomiting, headaches and so on.
• To use the drug as a preventive treatment is prohibited, as in large quantities it can cause complications: psychosis, stress, mental disorders.

The above points define what efficiency means low. In the period from 2006 to 2012, many countries, including Russia, purchased a large number of pending drug due to the fact that it significantly reduces the risk of complications. However, studies have shown that Tamiflu does not cure acute type of flu, but also reduces the risk of complications. Therefore, many countries must abandon the acquisition of similar drugs.

Preparations based on interferon

Some drugs include interferon. This substance is released by cells that have been damaged by a virus. This substance is originally a signal that the virus needs to inaktivirovanie.

A rather large spread of the drug, which includes interferon, called interferon. Its distinguishing features include:

1. Considering the drug was developed in the period from 1990 to 1995. Since 1996 has been manufacturing the drug based on the active substance interferon Alfa-2B.
2. Form of distribution of drugs – candles, composed of various substances. The pill is absorbed at a slower speed than the plugs. This particular drug has no effect on the digestive system. Therefore, medication the patient feels faster effect of the drug.
3. Almost all drugs that can kill respiratory virus have side effects. The tool can be characterized by the fact that side effect is only an allergic reaction to the active ingredient.Found this reaction quite rare.
4. With regard to the effectiveness of the funds has determined that in the list of evidence And pharmacology it is not included. This point indicates the absence of clinical studies. In practice, however, it was found that the interferon is able to significantly mitigate the course of disease, aid in treatment.
5. The ratio of price and quality determines what many doctors recommend for children under 7 years. Of course, to make a decision about using this tool, parents need, with the features of its application.

The above information indicates that the interferon can be called one of the few drugs that can be taken at the time of developing influenza or SARS. It doesn't have bright side effects and is well tolerated by the body. Method of application indicates that this remedy has a fast effect on the body and has great effectiveness. The digestive system significantly reduces the effectiveness of many drugs.

In conclusion, we note that even in the dim symptoms are manifestations of influenza and SARS should consult a doctor who will recommend the most effective medication. Self-administration of drugs which can strengthen the immune system, should be done very carefully. This is because some medications can in the short term disrupt the digestive system. Thus, their effect will be. Medication of the antiviral group should be taken only with the advice of doctor as they can have a significant impact on the body. Before use read the instructions, which must specify the composition, side effects, contraindications, recommendations for use and many other information. On the Internet you can find reviews about almost all the medications are on sale. Their records will also eliminate the likelihood of buying useless drug.