Table of contents:
- Uses
- What is isoprinosine used for?
- How do you use the drug isoprinosine?
- How is the drug isoprinosine stored?
- Dose
- What is the dosage of this medicine for adults?
- What is the dosage of this medicine for children?
- In what dosage is this drug available?
- Side effects
- What are the side effects of the drug isoprinosine?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using isoprinosine drugs?
- Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Interaction
- What other medicines may interact with this drug?
- Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
- What health conditions can interact with this drug?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Uses
What is isoprinosine used for?
Isoprinosine or isoprinosin is a drug to treat various types of viral infections such as:
- hepatitis
- shingles
- genital warts
- herpes simplex
- bronchitis
- smallpox
- measles
- mumps
- influenza
This antiviral drug, which has another name, methisoprinol, works to boost the immune system while inhibiting the growth of the virus in the body.
This medication will have no effect on bacterial or fungal infections. Taking antivirals out of necessity actually makes your body more susceptible to infections that are resistant to antiviral treatment in the future. Use this medication according to your doctor's instructions.
How do you use the drug isoprinosine?
Use this medication as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all usage instructions listed on the packaging or prescription label. Do not use this medication too much, a little, longer than recommended. Your condition may not get better any sooner, and your risk of side effects may increase.
Use drugs regularly so that the results of treatment can work optimally. To help you remember, use this medication at the same time every day. Continue to use this medication even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping treatment too early can allow the virus to continue growing, which can lead to a return of infection.
Tell your doctor if your skin infection persists or gets worse.
How is the drug isoprinosine stored?
Isoprinosine is a drug that should be stored at room temperature. Keep this drug away from direct sunlight and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules.
Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.
Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage of this medicine for adults?
The following is the recommended isoprinosine dosage for adults:
- The average adult dose of isoprinosine is 50 mg / kg / day in 3-4 divided doses when the patient is awake.
- In severe infections, acute phase: 100 mg / kg / day in 4-6 divided doses.
The usual duration of administration of the drug is 7-10 days. Continue treatment for at least 2 days after symptoms disappear.
In general, the dosage of each person varies depending on your age, the severity of the disease, the body's response to the drug, and your overall condition. There may be several doses not listed above. If you are in doubt about the dosage of this drug, please consult a doctor for more information.
What is the dosage of this medicine for children?
The following isoprinosine dosages are recommended for children:
- The average dose of isoprinosine for children is 50 mg / kg / day in 3-4 divided doses when the patient is awake.
- In severe infections, acute phase: 100 mg / kg / day in 4-6 divided doses.
The usual duration of administration of the drug is 7-10 days. Continue treatment for at least 2 days after symptoms disappear.
In general, the dosage of each person varies depending on your age, the severity of the disease, the body's response to the drug, and your overall condition. If you are in doubt about the dosage of this drug, you should consult your doctor for more information.
In what dosage is this drug available?
The availability of isoprinosine drugs are:
- 500 mg tablet
- Syrup 250 mg / 5 mL
Side effects
What are the side effects of the drug isoprinosine?
Some of the most common side effects of the drug isoprinosine are:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Not feeling well
- Limp, lethargic, lack of energy
- Rash or itching of the skin
- Stomach ache
- Headache
- Urinating frequently
- High uric acid levels
- Diarrhea
The side effects of this drug may vary from patient to patient. So, not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using isoprinosine drugs?
Isoprinosine should not be used indiscriminately. So before using this drug, it is important for you to consider all the benefits and risks that exist.
Some things that are important for you to know before using isoprinosine drugs are:
- Tell your doctor if you have any allergies or unusual symptoms from using this medicine or any other medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver and kidney disease, heart disease, gout (gout), hyperuricemia (high levels of uric acid in the blood)
- Tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking, including vitamins, supplements, and herbs.
- Avoid long-term use of this drug. Use for the length of time prescribed by your doctor.
There may be other things not mentioned above. If you have other questions, you should immediately consult a doctor for more information. Your doctor may explain in more detail about the dosage, safety, and interactions of these drugs.
Listen carefully to all the information explained by the doctor so that the treatment you are doing runs optimally.
Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is no adequate research on the risks of using the drug isoprinosin for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the FDA in the United States (the food and drug regulatory agency equivalent to the Indonesian BPOM). The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = Not at risk
- B = No risk in several studies
- C = May be risky
- D = There is positive evidence of risk
- X = Contraindicated
- N = Unknown
It is not known whether this drug can be absorbed by breast milk or could harm the baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Interaction
What other medicines may interact with this drug?
Drug interactions can change the action of the isoprinosin drugs or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.
Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
According to DrugBank, the following are drugs that may interact with isoprinosine:
- acetaminophen
- aceclofennac
- acyclovir
- warfarin
- tetracycline
- ranitidine
- prednisone
Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur.
Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with this drug?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any medical problems, specifically:
- Kidney illness
- Gout
- Heart disease
- Hyperuricemia
There may be several health conditions not listed above. If you are in doubt about your health condition, then don't hesitate to consult a doctor. Your doctor may prescribe other medications that are appropriate for your condition.
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
