Currently, there are various drugs that are designed to boost the immune system, and among these drugs is Isoprinosine .
The medication is effective and is prescribed by pediatricians to eliminate infectious diseases, various types of the influenza virus.
Isoprinosine is used to enhance the immune system, it also has analogues that have a different composition, but a similar pharmacological effect, and the analogues are prescribed exclusively by the attending physician.
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What is better: the drug or its domestic or foreign substitutes?
In medical practice, the use of the drug Isoprinosine is common, rather than its analogues. This is due to the fact that the drug provides a targeted effect on the foci of inflammation, destroying viruses and infections, and preventing the spread of viruses throughout the body.
The drug has a strong effect on the human body during the period of immunosuppression, reduces the activity of cells that destroy the body and lead to the spread of infection.
After the use of this main drug, the production of alpha and gamma interferons increases , which destroy viral cells. All that concerns analogues, they are effective in combination with other medications.
Therefore, to speed up the healing process, destroy viral cells, and improve the immune system, Isoprinosine is prescribed, which has demonstrated effectiveness in practice.
Does the quality depend on the manufacturer? The main differences and characteristics of medicines
There are cases when the doctor cannot prescribe the drug Isoprinosine, based on the patient’s condition, his physiological characteristics, and the body’s response.
In the event that the main drug cannot be prescribed due to contraindications and a number of other external and internal factors, then one has to turn to analogues of the drug.
A substitute can be included in drug therapy only on the prescription of a doctor who examines the patient and selects an analogue based on the state of health.
What can replace the drug, Russian manufacturer?
Substitute drugs for Isoprinosine of domestic production are distinguished by the fact that they are much cheaper, and in quality they are not inferior to the main drug. If we consider the list of domestic substitutes for Isoprinosine, then this list can include such drugs as:
- Kagocel.
- Panovir.
- Lavomax.
- Hyporamine .
- Amiksin.
- Nikavir.
All these drugs are lowered strictly according to the prescription of the attending physician, therefore, in no case should you choose the medicine yourself and self-medicate.
Synonyms of Ukrainian production
Ukrainian manufacturers also do not lag behind foreign manufacturers in terms of the quality of their medicines. Ukrainian substitutes are often much cheaper than the main medicine.
The most famous and high-quality drugs of Ukrainian production are the following medicines:
- Neoprinosine.
- Amizon.
- Novirin.
- Gropivirin.
Each of these analogs differs in efficiency, chemical composition.
Belarusian Generics
Manufacturers from Belarus demonstrate a high level of drug quality in relation to an affordable price. A wide range of substitutes for Isoprinosine can be found on the pharmaceutical market. Among Belarusian medicines, the following are distinguished:
- Arpetol.
- Gripomix.
- Remantadin.
- Gripomix.
You can buy the drug after consulting a doctor who will select the most optimal option.
foreign substitutes
Foreign manufacturers clearly adhere to the standards for the production of medicines, as well as GOST. Imported drugs are famous for their quality, but it is interesting that the cost of these drugs is slightly different from the main drug.
Thus, in the domestic market, you can find imported analogues at an affordable price. In pharmacies there are such analogues as:
- Immunal.
- Tamiflu.
- Normomed.
- Groprinosin.
- Engystol.
Each of these drugs has advantages and disadvantages, different price, composition and quality. Which of these drugs to choose, the attending physician will tell after a thorough examination, based on the patient’s condition.
Budget generic drugs
Pediatricians most often choose those drugs that have a high degree of effectiveness, but at the same time have an acceptable cost for the patient.
Kagocel
Katsogel, a drug that is synonymous with Isoprinosine, produces interferon in the body, which actively fights viruses and infections. Such a drug should not be used in children under 3 years of age, premature babies, as well as those who are allergic to the components of the drug.
The cost of this medicine ranges from 200 to 250 rubles. Before use, it is imperative to read the instructions, contraindications and possible side effects.
Panavir contains such an active substance as a glucose-based glycoside, which has a targeted effect on inflamed foci. It is prescribed for the treatment of infections and herpes viruses in the genital organs in women.
It should be noted that the drug should not be used during pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding. Panavir also has a different spectrum of effects on infectious diseases, but it should not be given to children under 6 years of age. The price of the drug is approximately 300 rubles.
Lavomax
Lavomax, unlike other analogues, costs much more – about 800 rubles, but the effect after using this medicine is instant. The drug has immunomodulatory, antiviral effects, and fights well against influenza, herpes, and hepatitis viruses.
This medicine should be used very carefully, as it can lead to negative consequences. Doctors do not prescribe to children under 7 years old, nursing mothers and pregnant women.
Amiksin
Amiksin differs from its analogues in that it blocks viruses, stops the process of spreading the infection throughout the body.
In the process of using the drug, blocked viruses are excreted from the body. Interestingly, the drug is prescribed not only for the treatment of the influenza virus and SARS, but also for getting rid of tuberculosis.
Groprinosin
Groprinosin practically has a composition and mechanism of action similar to Isoprinosine, and is prescribed for the treatment of infectious diseases. The cost of this medicine is 180 rubles, but, despite the fact that the analogue is very cheap, the price is in no way related to the quality of the medicine.
It is forbidden to use pregnant, lactating, as well as children under 7 years old. If you ignore the contraindications of the drug, side effects with undesirable consequences may occur.
Normomed
Normomed is a drug that has a similar composition to the main drug. Used for systemic use, has the same contraindications as other substitutes.
Substitutes for therapeutic effect and with the same composition
There are drugs that have a composition similar to the main drug, but do not have special side effects. Such substitutes are used if the patient is allergic to the main drug.
Ingavirin
Ingavirin is a drug used to treat and prevent influenza and the ARVI virus. An allergic reaction acts as an undesirable consequence, and if rashes, burning and itching appear on the skin after using the medicine, then you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
Altabor
Altabor is a drug of Ukrainian production, used to treat acute viral diseases of the respiratory system. You should pay attention to the side effects of this medicine – urticaria on the skin, nausea, hypersensitivity. If at least one of these effects appears after application, then you need to stop taking the medicine.
Amizon
Amizon has a wide range of effects, is used in the treatment of scarlet fever, meningitis, typhoid fever, infectious diseases.
It is dispensed with a medicine strictly according to a doctor’s prescription, and before use, you should carefully study the composition, method of application and dosage, as well as possible side effects.
The most effective substitutes for HPV
There are analogues of the drug that are effective for HPV.
Ferrovir
Ferrovir is a drug that fights viruses and infections of the reproductive system. It is interesting that it is used to treat AIDS and HIV, genital herpes, tick-borne encephalitis. It is prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of infectious diseases, used along with other drugs.
Proteflazid
Proteflazid is also used to eliminate dangerous infectious diseases. It has the same effect on the body as Ferrovir, but unlike this drug, it is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal problems.
Thus, today in medical practice there are various medicinal analogues of Isoprinosine, which differ in composition, but perform the same functions. Substitutes differ in quality, price, country of origin, as well as the spectrum of impact.
The use of medicinal analogues should be agreed with the attending physician, who takes into account all the features and nuances in order to achieve the maximum effect in the treatment of infectious diseases.
