Medication Relensa. Instructions for use

The drug Relenza is available in the form of powder dosed for inhalation. Zanamivir is present in the drug. "Relenza" medication instructions for use characterizes as a highly selective and strong inhibitor of the enzyme (surface) influenza virus. The agent has an effect in the extracellular space. Due to its activity, reproduction of both virus types (influenza B and A) is reduced. In practice, there was no development of resistance to the drug. When penetrating the body, a sufficiently low absorption of the agent is noted. Absorbed when inhaled no more than 20% of the dose used. After about 1.25 hours, the maximum concentration of the drug is noted. With repeated inhalations, absorption is also insignificant. The drug is distributed along the respiratory tract. The drug is not metabolized, is excreted unchanged through the kidneys.

Contraindications

"Relenza" means the instruction for use prohibits the appointment in pathologies in the respiratory system complicated by bronchospasm, with hypersensitivity, lactation, pregnancy.

Method of use

The medicine "Relenza" (instructions for use warns about this) is prescribed only orally by inhalation. To obtain a therapeutic effect, use the device attached to the medicine. For treatment of adults and children from five years, two inhalations (5 mg each) are prescribed twice a day. Duration of the course is five days. On the day, the dosage is no more than twenty milligrams. To obtain the maximum result, treatment should be started with the first signs of pathology. For elderly patients, dose adjustments are not required. For preventive purposes, the medicine "Relenza" (instructions for use contains such information) is recommended for two inhalations once a day. The duration of the course is ten days. The daily dosage is not more than 10 mg. The duration of the prophylaxis is increased up to a month, if the danger of infection persists for ten days.

Side effect

Remensa (instructions for use warns about this) can provoke allergies, swelling of the face or larynx, difficulty in breathing, bronchospasm. To undesirable consequences include urticaria, skin reactions, toxic necrolysis, polymorphic erythema and others.

Medication Relensa. Instructions. Price. Additional Information

When observing the instructions of a specialist, an accidental overdose is practically excluded. When receiving a high dose of side effects were not recorded. When allergic reactions appear in the form of bronchospasm or edema, therapy or prevention should be stopped by contacting a doctor. Patients with respiratory system pathologies should have short-range bronchodilators as a means of first, first aid. In the case of psycho-neurotic reactions, the ratio of the further risk of their amplification with the expected effect of therapy should be assessed. The cost of the medicine is from 835 rubles.