What medications should patients with mumps take?

Under normal circumstances, patients with mumps should take ribavirin granules, oseltamivir phosphate capsules, amoxicillin capsules, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, and acetaminophen tablets as directed by a physician. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Ribavirin Granules

This is a broad-spectrum antiviral medication that can inhibit the synthesis of viral nucleic acids, thereby preventing viral replication and spread. It has a certain inhibitory effect on the mumps virus.

2. Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules

As an antiviral medication, it can inhibit widespread viral replication in the body, prevent the virus from irritating the body, and thus alleviate the patient's discomfort symptoms.

3. Amoxicillin Capsules

This medication belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics. It can destroy the cell walls of bacteria, inhibit bacterial proliferation, eliminate bacterial infection, reduce local damage, promote recovery, and is suitable for the treatment of bacterial mumps.

4. Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules

Mumps patients may experience symptoms such as fever and swelling and pain in the parotid gland area. Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules belong to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and have good anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, which can relieve these symptoms.

5. Acetaminophen Tablets

Acetaminophen is also a commonly used antipyretic and analgesic drug that can relieve pain and fever caused by mumps.

During treatment, patients should ensure adequate rest, maintain good oral hygiene, and avoid eating acidic foods to prevent worsening of the condition.