Instruction for use: Iodophenazone

Trade name of the drug – Iodantipirin, Iodantipyrin tablets 0,1 g

The Latin name of the substance Iodophenazone

Iodophenazonum (genus. Iodophenazoni)

Chemical name

1,2-Dihydro-4-iodo-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazol-3-one

Gross Formula

C₁₁H₁₁IN₂O

Pharmacological groups:

Antiviral drugs (excluding HIV)

Other immunomodulators

The nosological classification (ICD-10)

A84 Tick-borne viral encephalitis: Tick-borne encephalitis; Tick-borne encephalitis

CAS code

129-81-7

Characteristics of the substance Iodofenazone

White or almost white crystalline powder.

Pharmacology

Pharmacological action - antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating.

It induces the production of alpha and beta interferon, the formation of antibodies. Stabilizes biological membranes and inhibits the penetration of the virus into the cell. Antiviral activity is manifested primarily in the case of tick-borne encephalitis viruses, non-poliomyelitis enteroviruses Coxsackie and ECHO, viruses of vesicular stomatitis, influenza and parainfluenza.

Application of substance Iodophenazone

Tick-borne encephalitis (treatment and prevention in adults).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity (including to iodine-containing drugs), hyperthyroidism.

Side effects of the substance Iodophenazone

Nausea, swelling, allergic reactions.

Precautions for the substance Iodophenazone

It is not recommended simultaneous use of anti-malignant immunoglobulin. However, in focal forms of tick-borne encephalitis, it should be used (according to the usual scheme) 2-3 days before iodantipyrin.