Arbidol induces
Interferon synthesis, stimulates humoral and cellular immunity, phagocytic activity of macrophages. Specificly inhibits influenza A and B viruses. The antiviral mechanism is associated with the ability of the drug to suppress the fusion of the lipid membrane of the virus with cell membranes when the virus contacts the cell.
Arbidol increases the body's resistance to viral infections, prevents the development of complications, normalizes immunological parameters. Causes prolonged protective effect. In influenza, the drug reduces intoxication, reduces the severity of catarrhal phenomena, reduces the period of fever and the overall duration of the disease.