There is no "special medicine" for new coronavirus infection! Gamma globulin is not suitable for self-use 【Scientific Tips for Epidemic Prevention】(77)
Tong Zhaohui, Director of Beijing Institute of Respiratory Diseases
It should be said that there is no specific drug for viral infection. There are some drugs that target viruses, such as drugs that can inhibit and interfere with virus replication, which can be used early in the course of the disease.
Some drugs are required to be used within 5 days, but in fact the most effective is within 2 days.
When the virus first enters the human body and begins to replicate, drugs are used to interfere with the replication of the virus, which can reduce the load of the virus, and then reduce the attack on the human immune system. Coupled with its own resistance, it will reduce its development to severe and critical. .
If the course of the disease exceeds 5 days and has progressed to severe or even critical illness, these antiviral drugs are actually ineffective.
Wang Guiqiang, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking University First Hospital
Judging from the current data, the use of antiviral drugs in high-risk groups of severe illness has its certain value, but it is ineffective to use antiviral drugs in people who have already entered the ICU.
At the same time, some young people with mild symptoms and those who are not at high risk of severe disease have not seen obvious benefits from the use of these antiviral drugs.
What are the risks of inappropriate use of antiviral drugs?
Tong Zhaohui, director of the Beijing Institute of Respiratory Diseases Antiviral drugs, although early use by high-risk groups are effective, but some adverse reactions and side effects must be paid attention to.
Particular attention should be paid to the interaction between antiviral drugs and other drugs.
Many elderly people have chronic underlying diseases and usually need to take some medicines.
As soon as some people hear about the "special medicine", they prepare some for the elderly and put it at home, and the elderly use it directly. If they do not read the instructions, the risk is higher.
Therefore, you must read the instructions carefully when taking the medicine, or use it under the guidance of a professional physician.
Wang Guiqiang, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking University First Hospital
Antiviral drugs have certain side effects, and there are also interactions between drugs. For example, when taking statins, drugs such as Naimatevir cannot be used at the same time, otherwise drug interactions will occur.
Some patients with severe damage to liver and kidney function sometimes need to adjust the dose, or even cannot use it, so they must use this type of antiviral drug under the guidance of a doctor.
Gamma globulin is only suitable for severe infections
Wang Guiqiang, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking University First Hospital
Severely ill patients infected with the new coronavirus and patients treated in ICU can use hormones and immunoglobulin.
But these drugs are not suitable for home use and have no preventative effect.
At the same time, attention should be paid to the timing of the use of these drugs, such as the use of inflammatory factor storms to have a better effect.
It is not recommended to prepare or preventive use at home.
(Source: CCTV)