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Acyclovir (Zovirax)
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Acyclovir is an antiviral agent
that is active against the herpes virus infections of the
genitals, skin, brain, and mucous membranes. The drug is
also used to treat other viral infections such as shingles
and chickenpox. Acyclovir is used both systemically and topically,
but usually will only help with the symptoms and will not
lead to a cure of the virus. |
Acyclovir Medical Information:
Possible uses of Acyclovir:
Acyclovir is an antiviral used to treat shingles, chickenpox,
or genital herpes. It may also be used to treat other conditions.
How To Take Acyclovir :
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your
stomach. Store this medicine at room temperature, away from
light and moisture. To clean up your infection completely,
continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment
even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
doses at once.
Acyclovir Side Effects:
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Acyclovir Precautions:
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they
become worse, check with your doctor. If you are using this
medicine for genital herpes, begin using it as soon as you
notice symptoms (pain, burning, blisters) of an infection.
Use a condom during sexual intercourse. If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. If you are or may be
pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using
this medicine during pregnancy. Before you begin taking any
new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is excreted in
breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeing while you
are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
Acyclovir Drug Interactions:
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job.
Notes:
Acyclovir is most effective if it is started within 48
hours of when the rash first appears.
Missed Dosage:
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose,
take it as soon as remembered; Do not take it if it is near
the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the
dose to catch up.
Storage:
Store Acyclovir at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees
F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and light. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children.
Acyclovir Common Misspellings:
Acyclovir is often misspelled, as many people
hear the word , write it down, and spell it the incorrect way.
Here are a few
of the most common misspellings for Acyclovir :Aciclovir,
Acyclevor, Acyclovur, Acyklovir, Acyclover, Acycloveer and
Acylovir, qcyclovir,
wcyclovir,
scyclovir,
zcyclovir,
axyclovir,
asyclovir,
adyclovir,
acyclovir,
a yclovir,
actclovir,
ac6clovir,
ac7clovir,
acuclovir,
achclovir,
acgclovir,
acyxlovir,
acyslovir,
acydlovir,
acyclovir,
acy lovir,
acyckovir,
acycoovir,
acycpovir,
acyc;ovir,
acyc/ovir,
acyc.ovir,
acyclivir,
acycl9vir,
acycl0vir,
acyclpvir,
acycllvir,
acyclkvir,
acyclocir,
acyclofir,
acyclogir,
acyclobir,
acyclo ir,
acyclovur,
acyclov8r,
acyclov9r,
acyclovor,
acyclovkr,
acyclovjr,
acyclovie,
acyclovi4,
acyclovi5,
acyclovit,
acyclovif,
acyclovid
. Full correct name of Condylox is "Acyclovir".
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