Problem: No universal treatments for influenza and ARVI currently exist
- According to the WHO, there are about 300 ARVI pathogens of various etiologies.
- The emergence of new and recurring infections (influenza, coronavirus, bocavirus, meta-pneumovirus, rhinovirus infections, etc.), including a high rate of co-infections, and a decrease in the number of people who are immune to these infections, as well as an increase in the proportion of the population with atopic diseases, an enormous increase in migration, increase the susceptibility to respiratory infections, making timely diagnosis, treatment and prevention global and national healthcare priorities.
- There is still no universal antiviral agent that can protect against all respiratory pathogens responsible for influenza and ARVI.
- There is a high demand for preparations that do not act only on specific proteins and key structures of the virus, but also exert a multi-pronged effect on the cellular and humoral immune mechanisms of antiviral protection.
- Flu vaccines are not effective enough; vaccines against other acute respiratory viral infections do not exist.
Solution to the Problem: creation of a safe, effective broad-spectrum antiviral drug
Regardless of the pathogen, the upper respiratory tract, where the most intensive reproduction of viruses takes place in the epithelial cells, acts as the entry point for the infection.
The causative agents of ARVI are spread through airborne droplets, when coughing, sneezing, talking and through contaminated household items.
Arvidal– an antiviral immunotropic spray
A Drug based on one of the synthetic derivatives of an endogenous peptide of the enkephalin group, which has a wide range of regulatory capabilities; in particular, affecting the normalization of the biological functions of the human body.
The drug has both a direct antiviral effect and has a pronounced ability to stimulate factors of local and systemic immunological protection when administered as a spray through the nose and mouth.
It has both local and systemic effects for increasing the activity of the immune system, in particular, innate immunity, and, as a result, stimulating the protective mechanisms of adaptive immunity. It enhances the activity of the phagocytic immunity (macrophages and neutrophils), as well as the activity of natural killer cells. Stimulates the production of endogenous interferons.
It shows the ability to suppress excessive synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α), reduces the degree of intoxication and suppresses other manifestations of the inflammatory cascade.
It has a powerful effect for suppressing the action of pathogens of respiratory diseases. It has both a prophylactic effect when one is at risk of contracting a disease, and a pronounced therapeutic effect. When administered intra-nasally, it is characterized by antiviral and immunomodulatory effects comparable to intramuscular administration, which is especially important for clinical use.
Reduces the intensity of symptoms and pain during the development of the disease.
Application in the early stages of the development of the disease or preventively, prevents a person from getting sick. In the later stages of development of the disease, it enables the patient to experience a milder form of the disease, thereby accelerating the elimination of residual effects from colds.
Compatibility profile of the drug allows its use both as monotherapy, and in combination with other drugs.
Due to a sharp increase in the concentration of neutrophils and the activity of innate immunity in the focus of infection, the reproduction of pathogens is stopped in the early stages of the disease. ARVI severity is reduced by inhibiting the development of secondary complications in the form of bacterial acute respiratory infections during influenza. Another established property of the drug is the regenerative effect with local and systemic administration. This property allows to reduce damage to lung tissue during the development of severe forms of the disease.
Presented in a convenient dosage form - nasal spray. The patient sprays the 0.1 - 0.5% aqueous solution in the nasal cavity and inhaling, or by applying to the area of the throat and oral cavity through the mouth.
In pronounced cases of the disease with involvement of the upper respiratory tract and lungs, the aerosol could be administered on an outpatient basis by inhalation through an compressor or ultrasonic nebulizer.
Arvidal – Safe to use
Arvidal does not cause abnormalities of the cardiovascular system, no pathological changes in the ECG were detected. Not accompanied by changes in hematological, biochemical and hormonal parameters.
No local toxicity or local irritating action.
The drug belongs to toxicity class VI "Relatively safe substances".
No cumulative effects, addiction or dependence.