Polyoxidonium facts for kids
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Polyoxidonium
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
copolymer of N-oxidized 1,4-ethylenepiperazine and (N-carboxyethyl)-1,4-ethylenepiperazine bromide | |
Quick facts for kids Identifiers |
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CAS number | ? |
ATC code | L03AX |
PubChem | ? |
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Formula | ? |
Mol. mass | 60000–100000 |
Synonyms | Synpol, Azoximer bromide |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | up to 89% |
Metabolism | all body |
Half life | 25.4 hours (intravenous routes) |
Excretion | kidneys |
Therapeutic considerations | |
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Legal status | |
Routes | intravenous, oral, intramuscular, rectal |
Polyoxidonium is a special kind of medicine that helps your body's defense system, called the immune system. It is a very large molecule designed to make your immune system stronger. This medicine can be used to treat or prevent illnesses that happen when your immune system isn't working as well as it should.
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What is Polyoxidonium?
Polyoxidonium is a macromolecule, which means it is a very large molecule. Think of it like a giant building block made of many smaller pieces. This large size helps it to work with your body's cells.
How it Helps Your Body's Defenses
This medicine has a special ability called "immunomodulating activity." This means it can help to adjust and improve how your immune system works. It can make your body better at fighting off germs and recovering from sickness.
When your immune system is weak, you might get sick more often. Polyoxidonium helps to boost your body's natural defenses. It can help your immune cells do their job more effectively.
How it is Used
Polyoxidonium can be given in different ways. It can be given through a vein (intravenous), into a muscle (intramuscular), or even taken by mouth (oral). Sometimes, it can also be given rectally.
Where it is Available
Polyoxidonium was first registered in the United States in 1996. It was also registered in the Russian Federation in the same year. This means it has been approved for use in these countries to help people with their immune health.