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Acivir 500 Infusion
Acivir 500 Infusion
Acivir 500 Infusion
Acivir 500 Infusion
Acivir 500 Infusion
Acivir 500 Infusion
Acivir 500 Infusion

Prescription Required

Acivir 500 Infusion

by Cipla Ltd
Acyclovir (500mg)

₹503

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Introduction to Acivir 500 Infusion

Acivir 500 Infusion is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

How Acivir 500 Infusion works

Acivir 500 Infusion is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

How To Use Acivir 500 Infusion

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects Of Acivir 500 Infusion

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Injection site reaction
  • Increased liver enzymes

Safety Advice for Acivir 500 Infusion

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acivir 500 Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

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Acivir 500 Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.

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Acivir 500 Infusion is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

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Acivir 500 Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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Acivir 500 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acivir 500 Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.

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Acivir 500 Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acivir 500 Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQ's on Acivir 500 Infusion

Will I get cured after taking Acivir for shingles?

Acivir is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.

What are the serious side effects of Acivir?

Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.

What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Acivir accidentally?

Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acivir over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Acivir?

Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acivir. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Acivir, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.

Can I get resistant to Acivir treatment?

Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acivir. If you are not responding to Acivir, possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

Is hair loss caused due to Acivir permanent?

Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acivir. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Does Acivir prevent transmission of infection to others?

No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acivir. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.

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Ashwani Singh

Content Updated on

Friday, 17 May, 2024
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