Aciclofit 500 Injection
vial of 1.0 Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Acyclovir (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Medizia Biotech |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Aciclofit 500 Injection is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections such as herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. Aciclofit 500 Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Aciclofit 500 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.
What can I expect after taking Aciclofit 500 Injection for shingles?
Aciclofit 500 Injection is an antiviral medicine that helps to minimize symptoms and shorten the duration of infection caused by herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections, but rather prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.
How is Aciclofit 500 Injection administered?
Aciclofit 500 Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or doctor. It is given by slow intravenous infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys, and the dose will depend on your specific condition.
Can I prevent transmission of infection to others while taking Aciclofit 500 Injection?
No, you can still infect other people even while being treated with Aciclofit 500 Injection. To prevent transmission, avoid letting infected areas come into contact with others, wash your hands frequently, and practice safe sex by using condoms.
What are the serious side effects of Aciclofit 500 Injection?
Serious side effects are rare but may 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. Seek medical advice immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Aciclofit 500 Injection?
Yes, older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Aciclofit 500 Injection. Their kidneys may not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as younger people's kidneys do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water and have their kidney function monitored while taking Aciclofit 500 Injection.
What can happen if someone takes more than the recommended dose of Aciclofit 500 Injection accidentally?
Accidental overdoses of oral Aciclofit 500 Injection may result in nausea, vomiting, confusion, and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Can I get resistant to Aciclofit 500 Injection treatment?
Yes, patients with advanced HIV disease or impaired immunity have reported resistance to Aciclofit 500 Injection. If you are not responding to treatment, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Is hair loss caused by Aciclofit 500 Injection permanent?
No, hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Aciclofit 500 Injection that stops when the medicine is discontinued.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
- Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine
- 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
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Increased liver enzymes
- Injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aciclofit 500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Aciclofit 500 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.
Pregnancy
Aciclofit 500 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.