Routes ofadministration By mouth (tablets) Bioavailability 60% Metabolism | ATC code None Protein binding ~80% Molar mass 410.55 g/mol | |
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Tilorone (trade names Amixin, Lavomax and others) is the first recognized synthetic, small molecular weight compound that is an orally active interferon inducer. It is used as an antiviral drug.
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Pharmacology
Tilorone activates the production of interferon.
According to the results of clinical tests, conducted in Kiev, the efficacy of prophylactic action of tilorone was 93.7%.
Uses
Tilorone is used for different viral diseases: influenza, hepatitis, herpes, diarrhea and others. In addition, it is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, urinary tract infections and other viral and autoimmune diseases.
References
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