Polyoxidonium facts for kids

Polyoxidonium
Systematic (IUPAC) name
copolymer of N-oxidized 1,4-ethylenepiperazine and (N-carboxyethyl)-1,4-ethylenepiperazine bromide
Quick facts for kids Identifiers
CAS number	?
ATC code	L03AX
PubChem	?
Chemical data
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
Pregnancy cat.	?
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.

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.