inosine acedoben dimepranol at a glance
Medicine class
Antiviral and immunomodulator
Administration
Taken by mouth; tablets may be crushed into flavoured liquid immediately before taking
Key safety issue
Can raise blood and urinary uric acid
What is inosine acedoben dimepranol used for?
UK-licensed uses represented by the selected product are:
Mucocutaneous herpes simplex type 1 or type 2 infections
Genital warts, alongside podophyllin or carbon dioxide laser treatment
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a rare complication of measles
How does inosine acedoben dimepranol work?
It appears to strengthen cell-mediated antiviral immune responses, including T-cell and natural-killer-cell activity. Effects on viral RNA synthesis have also been described, although its precise clinical mechanism is not fully established.
inosine acedoben dimepranol preparations and strengths
Tablet
Route: Oral
Strengths: 500 mg
How to take inosine acedoben dimepranol
Take by mouth as directed by the prescriber. If swallowing is difficult, a tablet may be crushed and dispersed in a small amount of flavoured liquid immediately before taking.
The score line helps break the tablet for swallowing; it does not divide it into equal amounts.
Drink all the liquid containing the crushed tablet.
inosine acedoben dimepranol side effects
Common or expected effects
- Raised uric acid in blood and urine
- Headache or vertigo
- Nausea, vomiting or upper-stomach discomfort
- Rash or itching
- Joint pain
- Fatigue or feeling unwell
- Changes in liver enzymes, alkaline phosphatase, blood urea or related laboratory results
Get urgent medical advice
- Sudden swelling, hives, breathing or swallowing difficulty, or collapse may indicate a severe allergic reaction.
inosine acedoben dimepranol in pregnancy
Controlled human pregnancy data are unavailable. Use should generally be avoided during suspected or confirmed pregnancy unless the prescriber judges that the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk.
inosine acedoben dimepranol while breastfeeding
It is unknown whether it passes into human milk. Use while breastfeeding requires prescriber assessment of the potential benefits and risks.
inosine acedoben dimepranol interactions
Tell the prescriber or pharmacist about all medicines being taken, particularly those affecting immunity or uric acid.
Immunosuppressants
Concurrent use should be avoided because it may interfere with the intended therapeutic effects; administration after immunosuppressive treatment is permitted.
Zidovudine (AZT)
It can increase zidovudine activation and effect.
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Use cautiously because both treatments affect uric-acid handling.
Uricosuric medicines and diuretics
Use cautiously because they can alter uric-acid handling and complicate monitoring.
Common questions about inosine acedoben dimepranol
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Is inosine acedoben dimepranol the same as inosine pranobex?
Yes. Inosine pranobex is another name for inosine acedoben dimepranol.
Can the tablets be crushed?
Yes. They may be crushed and dispersed in a small amount of flavoured liquid immediately before taking.
Why can it raise uric acid?
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