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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

About ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML

ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML belongs to the class of 'antivirals' that treats herpes simplex (herpes simplex virus/HSV-1 and HSV-2) infections and varicella-zoster (shingles) infections. Herpes simplex infection, commonly known as herpes, is a viral infection that causes contagious sores, often around the mouth or genitals. Shingles is a viral infection with painful rash or blisters on the skin.

ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML is composed of Aciclovir, which works by killing and stopping the growth of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), 2 (HSV-2), and varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Common side effects of ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, itching, hive-like rash, sensitivity to light (photosensitivity), swelling, redness and tenderness at the injection site. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and gradually resolve over time. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any medications. Inform your doctor if you have a weakened immune system, breathing problems, an electrolyte imbalance, and liver or kidney diseases before starting ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML. It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML to enable your body to fight off infections and reduce the worsening of side effects. ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML is given to children only when advised by a doctor based on the child's age and weight.

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Composition

ACICLOVIR-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML

Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster (shingles) infections.

Medicinal Benefits

ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML treats viral infections caused by the herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. It consists of Aciclovir, an antiviral drug. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the virus. ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML effectively treats herpes simplex encephalitis (brain inflammation by herpes simplex virus) and neonatal herpes simplex virus infection. ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML is also useful in preventing the reactivation of the cytomegalovirus infection in seropositive (showing a positive result of a blood test for a particular antibody) patients following bone marrow transplantation.

Side Effects of ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Itching
  • Hive-like rash
  • Sensitivity to light (photosensitivity)
  • Swelling, redness and tenderness at the injection site

Directions for Use

ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are using prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML. Keep your doctor informed of your medical history before starting ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML. Do not consume alcohol while being treated with ACIVIR 25MG I.V INJECTION 10ML.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIVIRALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AciclovirCidofovir
Critical
AciclovirAmphotericin b
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AciclovirCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Cidofovir with Acyclovir can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Cidofovir is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should consult a doctor if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, and palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AciclovirAmphotericin b
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Amphotericin B can increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Amphotericin b together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience irregular urination, muscle ache, shortness if breath, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTenofovir alafenamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Tenofovir alafenamide may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with tenofovir alafenamide can result in an interaction. However, if the benefits outweigh the risks, your doctor will prescribe them. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
AciclovirEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Everolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Everolimus together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, breathing difficulty, muscle pains, dizziness, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTenofovir disoproxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Tenofovir Disoproxil may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Tenofovir disoproxil can result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Metrizamide in contrast with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure, let your doctor know you are on Acivir IV Injection 10 ml treatment. Look out for signs such as vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness. Consult the doctor immediately.
AciclovirSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Sirolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Sirolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, a decrease in hunger, irregular urine, weight gain or loss, swelling, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, or weakness, consult a doctor.
AciclovirTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Concomitant use of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Tizanidine can increase the risk of developing low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Tizanidine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as dizziness, excessive sweating, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with tacrolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml with Tacrolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.
AciclovirIodamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Iodamide contrast with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure let your doctor know you are on Acivir IV Injection 10 ml treatment.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ACICLOVIR-25MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
ACICLOVIR-25MGVolume depletion
Moderate

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ACICLOVIR-25MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Acyclovir should be used with caution to patients who have impaired kidney function. In patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, dosage modifications are advised.

How to manage the interaction:
The use of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml in kidney disease patients is not advised as it may increase the severity of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dosing according to the severity of your kidney disease.
ACICLOVIR-25MGVolume depletion
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Patients who are dehydrated may be more susceptible to nephrotoxicity from using acyclovir. Acyclovir should be infused intravenously over the course of an hour, along with appropriate hydration.

How to manage the interaction:
Acivir IV Injection 10 ml is excreted through the kidneys, dehydration may cause damage to kidney functions. Acivir IV Injection 10 ml infusion over an hour is recommended in dehydrated patients. Urine output should be monitored.
ACICLOVIR-25MGCare involving dialysis
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Acivir IV Injection 10 ml:
Hemodialysis effectively removes acyclovir from the body. Following 6 hours of dialysis, it has been demonstrated that plasma levels of acyclovir decrease by 60%. After hemodialysis, acyclovir should be administered. If not, a second dosage might be administered following each hemodialysis session.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients undergoing hemodialysis should be given Acivir IV Injection 10 ml after completing hemodialysis as hemodialysis removes 60% of Acivir IV Injection 10 ml from the body.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Include vitamin and nutrient-rich food such as dark green, yellow, orange, and red vegetables and fruits as it helps to boost your immune system.
  • Opt for lean protein and whole grains.
  • Practise safe sex by using condoms; it helps reduce contact with body fluids from an infected person.
  • Never share personal items that can have your body fluids or blood on them, such as razor blades or toothbrushes.
  • Avoid sharing used needles, other injection or drug equipment.
  • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections.

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Special Advise

You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with herpes to prevent the spread of infection to others through sexual contact or body fluids.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Herpes simplex infection: It is commonly known as herpes, a viral infection that causes contagious sores, often around the mouth or genitals. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two main types of herpes: herpes simplex virus/HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 causes oral herpes and can be transmitted through oral secretions or sores on the skin. It also spreads through kissing or sharing personal items like toothbrushes or eating utensils. Symptoms of HSV-1 include cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth or on the face. HSV-2/genital herpes causes genital infections, which can be transmitted by direct contact with body fluids or sores/lesions of a herpes-infected individual. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection, and its symptoms include inflamed papules and vesicles on the outer surface of the genitals. 

Shingles: It is a viral infection that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The virus stays in the body permanently when a person has suffered chickenpox. The reactivation of this virus after years causes shingles. Symptoms include painful rash or blisters on the skin. 

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