Acivir IV Injection

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Composition FOR Acivir 25mg/ml Injection

Acyclovir(25mg/ml)

food interaction for Acivir Injection

alcohol interaction for Acivir Injection

pregnancy interaction for Acivir Injection

lactation interaction for Acivir Injection

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acivir IV Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acivir IV Injection 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acivir IV Injection 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Acivir 25mg/ml Injection

Acyclovir(25mg/ml)

Acivir injection uses

How acivir injection works

Acivir IV Injection 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.

Common side effects of acivir injection

Vomiting, Nausea, Injection site reaction, Increased liver enzymes

SUBSTITUTES FOR Acivir Injection

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Acivir Injection

  • It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys.
  • Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
  • If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Acivir 25mg/ml Injection

Acyclovir

Q. Will I get cured after taking Acivir IV Injection for shingles?
Acivir IV Injection 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.
Q. How is Acivir IV Injection administered?
Acivir IV Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V) infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Acivir IV Injection.
Q. Does Acivir IV Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acivir IV Injection. 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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Q. What are the serious side effects of Acivir IV Injection?
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.
Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Acivir IV Injection?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acivir IV Injection. 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 IV Injection, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Acivir IV Injection accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acivir IV Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Acivir IV Injection treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acivir IV Injection. If you are not responding to Acivir IV Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Acivir IV Injection permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acivir IV Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Content on this page was last updated on 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)