Vircilon 250mg Injection

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Composition FOR Vircilon 250mg Injection

Acyclovir(250mg)

food interaction for Vircilon Injection

alcohol interaction for Vircilon Injection

pregnancy interaction for Vircilon Injection

lactation interaction for Vircilon Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vircilon 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vircilon 250mg 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
Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg Injection

Acyclovir(250mg)

Vircilon injection uses

How vircilon injection works

Vircilon 250mg 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 vircilon injection

Vomiting, Nausea, Injection site reaction, Increased liver enzymes

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Expert advice FOR Vircilon 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 Vircilon 250mg Injection

Acyclovir

Q. Will I get cured after taking Vircilon 250mg Injection for shingles?
Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg Injection administered?
Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg Injection.
Q. Does Vircilon 250mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg Injection?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg Injection accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Vircilon 250mg 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 Vircilon 250mg Injection treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Vircilon 250mg Injection. If you are not responding to Vircilon 250mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Vircilon 250mg Injection permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Vircilon 250mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)