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What is Aliren for?
Aliren is used to treat cold symptoms. Each of its components fulfills a specific function:
The amantadine , which is as amantadine hydrochloride, combat influenza A virus that causes the flu. It prevents the release of the virus nucleic acid into the host cell, interfering with the function of the transmembrane domain of the viral M2 protein. In addition, it prevents the replication of the virus produced within the cells of the body.
The chlorpheniramine , found as chlorpheniramine maleate, is an antihistamine selectively blocks central and peripheral H1 – receptor, also reducing the medullary cough center. It has the ability to reduce runny nose and itching, as well as sneezing.
The paracetamol acts against pain and fever. It is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the digestive tract; it undergoes a transformation in the liver and is eliminated in the urine. Fortunately, it does not cause gastric irritation.
Recommended dose of Aliren
Aliren is administered orally and in patients 12 years of age and older . The recommended dose of the drug is 1 capsule every 8 hours . To obtain a better therapeutic effect, it is recommended to start treatment within the first 48 hours after the symptoms of the disease appear.
Care should be taken in its consumption, since high doses of Aliren are harmful. They produce discomforts such as:
- Gastric irritation
- Nausea
- Threw up
- Drowsiness
- Reluctance
- Insomnia
- Confusion
- Hepatic injury
- Coma
- Seizures
If any of these occur, medical attention should be sought immediately.
Aliren contraindications
Aliren is contraindicated in patients with any of the following conditions:
- Under 12 years old
- Pregnant women
- Lactating women
- Malnutrition
- Alcoholism
- Liver problems
- History of mental or nervous illness: seizures, epilepsy, depression.
- Renal problems
- Glaucoma
- Prostate growth
Aliren side effects
The possible side effects of Aliren are going to be presented according to each component of the medicine.
Side effects of amantadine:
- Myocardial infarction
- Arrhythmias
- Congestive heart failure
- Arterial hypotension
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Peripheral edema
- Infectious eczematous dermatitis
- Malignant melanoma
- Metabolic acidosis
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Anorexia
- Xerostomía
Side effects of paracetamol:
- Arterial hypertension
- Arterial hypotension
- Peripheral edema
- Tachycardia
- Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
- Drug rash
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Exanthema
- Hypervolemia
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnasemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypothermia
- Hepatic cirrhosis
- Decreased liver function
Side effects of chlorphenamine:
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Arterial hypotension
- Erythematous lesions
- Seropapules
- Skin erosions
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Threw up
- Epigastric discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Agranulocitosis
- Aplastic anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hypersensitivity
- Disquinesia
- Electroencephalographic abnormalities
- Sedation
- Drowsiness
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical opinion. Consult a doctor.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
