What medications should patients infected with the influenza virus take?
Feb 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
Influenza virus refers to the virus that causes influenza. Patients infected with the influenza virus can take dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup, acetylcysteine effervescent tablets, favipiravir tablets, ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, and compound paracetamol and amantadine tablets under a doctor's guidance. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup acts on the cough center in the brain, blocking the transmission of cough impulses and reducing the frequency of coughing.
Influenza viruses refer to the viruses that cause influenza. Patients infected with the influenza virus may take the following medications under a doctor's guidance: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup, Acetylcysteine Effervescent Tablets, Favipiravir Tablets, Ambroxol Hydrochloride Oral Solution, and Compound Paracetamol and Aminophylline Tablets. The detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup acts on the cough center in the brain, blocking the transmission of cough impulses and reducing the frequency of coughing. It is primarily used to suppress the cough reflex and alleviate dry cough symptoms caused by the influenza virus.
2. Acetylcysteine Effervescent Tablets
Acetylcysteine works by breaking down mucoprotein components in sputum, liquefying the mucus, reducing its viscosity, thereby facilitating expectoration. Effervescent tablets rapidly disintegrate upon contact with water, producing large amounts of carbon dioxide, which helps disperse the medication evenly and enhances absorption.
3. Favipiravir Tablets
Favipiravir Tablets inhibit the RNA polymerase activity of the influenza virus, blocking the viral replication process. They are primarily indicated for the treatment of new or recurrent influenza in adults and are suitable when other anti-viral treatments are ineffective.
4. Ambroxol Hydrochloride Oral Solution
For respiratory symptoms caused by the influenza virus, especially when coughing is accompanied by thick, difficult-to-expectorate mucus, Ambroxol Hydrochloride increases secretion from the serous glands of the respiratory mucosa while reducing secretion from mucous glands, thereby lowering mucus viscosity and facilitating expectoration.
5. Compound Paracetamol and Aminophylline Tablets
Compound Paracetamol and Aminophylline Tablets are a compound preparation containing ingredients such as Paracetamol and Amantadine Hydrochloride. They provide comprehensive relief from various symptoms of influenza, including fever, headache, fatigue, and nasal congestion, and are suitable for most patients with mild to moderate influenza.
Influenza patients should consume easily digestible foods rich in nutrients and avoid spicy, irritating foods and beverages containing alcohol.
