Recently, the virus has spread widely among the population, and many friends have been troubled by symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. I was also consulted by a friend of mine who had recently experienced these symptoms and asked me how to choose and use antivirals. Today, I will give you a science popularization to help you choose and use antiviral drugs correctly in the face of the virus.
First, we need to recognize the mechanism of action of antivirals. Antiviral drugs can inhibit viral replication, thereby reducing symptoms and shortening the duration of the disease. However, it's important to note that antiviral drugs don't "virus", they only relieve symptoms and help us get through the course of the disease.
For the current epidemic of viruses**, oseltamivir (tamiflu) is a commonly used antiviral drug. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor that inhibits the replication and spread of influenza viruses. However, oseltamivir is not a panacea, it is only effective against the flu virus and has no effect on colds caused by other viruses.
So, how to use oseltamivir correctly?First of all, the drug should be started within 48 hours of the onset of the disease, which will maximize the suppression of the replication of the virus. Secondly, use the drug according to the doctor's advice and the dosage on the drug label, and do not increase or decrease the dose at will. Finally, if there is no significant improvement in symptoms or serious adverse reactions after using oseltamivir, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.
In addition to oseltamivir, there are other antiviral drugs that can also be used for viral impersonation. For example, amantadine inhibits the replication and spread of the flu virus, but it is not effective against colds caused by other viruses. In addition, traditional Chinese medicines such as Radix Radix and Coptis chinensis can also be used for viruses, but their mechanism of action and effects vary from person to person.
In short, in the face of the epidemic of viruses, we need to choose and use antiviral drugs correctly under the advice of doctors. At the same time, we should also pay attention to maintaining good living habits and immunity Xi prevent the occurrence of viruses. Finally, you are welcome to subscribe to my Baijiahao account to get more health science knowledge and the latest information.
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