Inosine Pranobex
Inosine Pranobex is an antiviral agent which is used in the treatment of herpes simplex infections of skin and mucous membranes. Inosine Pranobex is used as an adjunct in the treatment of genital warts.
Primary Characteristics
Molecular Weight: 1115.2 · Non-proprietary name: Inosine Pranobex.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Inosine Pranobex has an pre-systemic (first-pass) metabolism accounts for 45.5% (±4.5%).
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Indications
Inosine Pranobex is primarily indicated in conditions like Adjunctive treatment of genital warts, Mucocutaneous herpes simplex, Prophylaxis of acid aspiration, Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
Inosine Pranobex is also indicated for secondary conditions like NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers, Prophylaxis for NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Dosage
Inosine Pranobex's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 1 g | 1 g | Every 8h | PO | For 7 to 14 days for mucocutaneous herpes simplex. |
| 1 g | 1 g | Every 8h | PO | For 14 to 28 days as an an adjunct to standard topical treatment for genital warts. |
| 75 mg/kg | 75 mg/kg | Every 4h | PO | In divided doses for subacute scherosing panencephalitis. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Inosine Pranobex are Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Constipation, Drowsiness.
Inosine Pranobex is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include athralgia, Fatigue, Headache, Itching, Joint pain, Nausea and vomiting, Skin rashes, Tiredness , Vertigo.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.6.5.1 — Herpes and cytomegalovirus infection