Acyclovir

Acyclovir is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection. Acyclovir should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Acyclovir 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.

• Herpes simplex virus infections • Chickenpox • Herpes labialis • Shingles • Genital herpes infection

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort. Reconstitution: Add 10 mL or 20 mL of sterile water for inj to a vial labeled as containing 500 mg or 1,000 mg of aciclovir, respectively, to provide a soln containing 50 mg/mL. The appropriate dose of reconstituted soln should then be withdrawn from the vial and diluted w/ 50-125 mL of a compatible IV infusion soln.

Adult Dose: Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation. Neurological abnormalities with significant hypoxia, serious hepatic or electrolyte abnormalities. Maintain adequate hydration. Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use with caution. Renal Dose: Activity against HSV types I and II and varicella-zoster virus is due to intracellular conversion of aciclovir to the monophosphate by viral thymidine kinase with subsequent conversion to the diphosphate and active triphosphate by cellular enzymes. This active form inhibits viral DNA synthesis and replication by interfering with viral DNA polymerase enzyme and being incorporated into viral DNA.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acyclovir may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

If you miss a dose of Acyclovir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Headache • Dizziness • Vomiting • Nausea • Fatigue • Fever • Stomach pain • Diarrhea • Skin rash • Photophobia

[SAFE] Acyclovir does not usually affect your ability to drive. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. 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.

Child: PO 900 mg/m2/day q8h 60–80 mg/kg/day (max 4 g/day) q6–8h Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox) >2 years and 10 mL/min/1.73 m²: 200 mg q4hr (five times daily) 400 mg every 12 hr 0-10 mL/min/1.73 m²: 200 mg q12hr >10 mL/min/1.73 m²: 400 mg q12hr 800 mg every 4 hr 0-10 mL/min/1.73 m²: 800 mg q12hr 10-25 mL/min/1.73 m²: 800 mg q8hr >25 mL/min/1.73 m²: 800 mg q4hr (five times daily)

Hypersensitivity.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acyclovir. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acyclovir 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] Acyclovir 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.

[CAUTION] Acyclovir should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acyclovir may be needed. Please consult your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acyclovir is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acyclovir may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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