Snake wrangling is also clinically known as herpes zoster, the treatment of medication mainly includes antiviral drugs, nutritive drugs and drugs to prevent infection, pain relief, including oral and topical medications, the use of medication need to follow the doctor’s instructions.
Herpes zoster is a disease caused by varicella-zoster virus, commonly known as snakebite. It is common to see clusters of zoster blisters with neuralgia on the chest, abdomen and waist.
1. Antiviral treatment: Acyclovir cream, Penciclovir cream, interferon gel, etc. are commonly used as topical medications; Acyclovir tablets, Valacyclovir hydrochloride dispersible tablets, etc. are commonly used as oral medications.
2. Nutritional neurological treatment: Nutritional neurological drugs include glutamine, vitamin B12, methylcobalamin and so on.
3. Other: local application of methyl violet solution can prevent infection; ibuprofen, gabapentin, tramadol and other drugs can be given when the pain is severe.
Once herpes zoster, need to follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, daily attention to rest, ensure nutrition, do not arbitrarily pick blisters. Be careful not to come into close contact with others during treatment, especially the elderly, pregnant women and infants, as the virus is contagious.
If you have herpes zoster, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment, do not use your own medication, so as not to delay the condition.