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What is ACIVIR?
ACIVIR contains Acyclovir which belongs to antiviral agents
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What ACIVIR is used for?
ACIVIR is used
- to treat severe genital Herpes (Viral infection)
- to prevent or treat Herpes simplex infections (may appear as cold sores around the lips or as blisters on any part of the skin including the genitals)
- to treat Varicella zoster viral infections (e.g. shingles)
- to treat Herpes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain following infection with herpes)
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to acyclovir or valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have kidney problems
- are over 65 years of age
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any of the following medicines such as:
- probenecid, used to treat gout
- cimetidine, used to treat stomach ulcers
- tacrolimus, ciclosporin or mycophenolate mofetil, used to stop your body rejecting transplanted organs
- theophylline (a medicine used to treat some breathing disorders)
- lithium (a medicine used for manic-depressive disorder)
Like all medicines, ACIVIR can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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UNCOMMON
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VERY RARE
- severe allergic reaction marked by sudden itchy rash (hives), swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat (which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing)
- changes in your blood cells e.g. anaemia and/or reduced white blood cells and/or lowered platelet levels (leading to unexplained bruising).
- yellowing of the skin and white of the eyes (jaundice)
- pain or swelling at the injection site during or immediately after the injection
- convulsions or fits
- confusion or unusual and disordered thoughts (psychosis)
- hallucinations
- agitation
- trembling or shaking
- difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath
- difficulty in controlling movements
- problems with your speech
- kidney problems or failure, including blood in urine
- a severe form of rash with itchy pink-red blotches (erythema multiforme), which may blister
- a rare disorder of the blood clotting system called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, which may be marked by bruising, headaches, hallucinations and also blood clots in the kidneys
- a severe form of anaemia called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, which may make you look pale and feel tired due to anaemia, and give you bruising and kidney problems
- inflammation (soreness, redness and swelling) along the vein used for the infusion
- rash, hives or sensitivity of the skin to light
- liver and kidney problem
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