Typical Brand Names: Zovirax Generic Name: Aciclovir, Alti-Acyclovir, Avirax Active Ingredients: 9-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy) Methyl] Guanine Sodium. Classification: Sexual Health
Acyclovir is used to treat outbreaks related to herpes simplex virus sores.

(These are common indications for Acyclovir. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).

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Acyclovir Uses:
The prescription Acyclovir is intended to be used in the treatment of symptoms associated with herpes infections of the skin, lips and mouth, brain, and genitals, as well as widespread infections in newborns. The medication is also useful for the treatment of recurring genital herpes outbreaks. While there is no known cure for herpes, taking Acyclovir can relieve the symptoms and even help the herpes sores to heal a little faster. Acyclovir is sometimes used for other viral problems, but it is not effective in treating the common cold.

Acyclovir Directions:
Acyclovir is used to treat outbreaks related to herpes simplex virus sores.

Acyclovir Side Effects:
Taking two medications together always creates a risk for drug interactions. This is also true of Acyclovir. You can sometimes take two interacting prescriptions, but it requires a doctors supervision. They may require you to use a different dosing schedule or undergo additional tests. Let them know if you regularly use: Penicillamine (e.g., Cuprimine) or Plicamycin (e.g., Mithracin), Deferoxamine (e.g., Desferal) (with long-term use), Combination pain medicine containing acetaminophen and aspirin (e.g., Excedrin), Gold salts (medicine for arthritis), Methotrexate (Mexate), other medicine for infection, other salicylates, Cyclosporine (e.g., Sandimmune), Carmustine (e.g., BiCNU), Streptozocin (e.g., Zanosar), Cisplatin (e.g., Platinol), Lithium (e.g., Lithane), or Tiopronin (Thiola). Taking any of these with Acyclovir will raise your likelihood of experiencing side effects, especially if you have kidney problems as well. Your doctor may also recommend that you not take Acyclovir if you have other physical disorders. If you have a medical history of kidney disease or dehydration, let your doctor know. These problems can lead to elevated blood levels to Acyclovir and can lead to more side effects. Side effects are rare but may include swollen, painful, or tender lymph nodes (glands) in neck, armpit, or groin; nausea or vomiting; dizziness or feeling faint; changes in facial skin color; fast heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; convulsions (seizures); sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips; confusion; coughing; changes in vision; red or irritated eyes; difficulty in breathing or swallowing; sense of agitation or uneasiness; sore throat, fever, or chills; blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin; skin rash, itching, or hives; swelling of eyelids, face, feet, hands, lower legs or lips; or muscle cramps, pain, or weakness.

Acyclovir Warnings:
When you consider Acyclovir, you must weigh the risks against the benefits to determine if the medicine is for you. Talk to your doctor about the decision and consider the following factors: If you have any allergies, of have ever had a reaction to ganciclovir, valAcyclovir, or Acyclovir, talk to your doctor about it. They also need to be aware of any other allergies, including food allergies, preservatives, dyes, or sulfites. If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, talk to your doctor. Studies using Acyclovir in rabbits have shown that it may prevent the embryo from attaching to the lining of the uterus. However, the tests do not show any tendency to cause birth defects among animals given larger doses. Studies have not been done on humans. If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. The medication is passed in breast milk, but does not seem to cause any problems. If you want to give it to children, there are very limited studies on this. Oral Acyclovir does not seem to cause effects of problems other than those caused in adults. If you are an older adult, expect that some side effects involving the central nervous system, such as dizziness, confusion, agitation, and drowsiness, are sometimes more pronounced in seniors. Otherwise, it has not been showed to cause different effects than in other adults.

Acyclovir Drug Interactions:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Acyclovir, the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Acyclovir, ganciclovir, or valAcyclovir. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, sulfites or other preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy - Acyclovir has been used in pregnant women and has not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems. However, studies have not been done in humans. Studies in rabbits have shown that Acyclovir given by injection may keep the fetus from becoming attached to the lining of the uterus (womb). However, Acyclovir has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in mice given many times the usual human dose, or in rats or rabbits given several times the usual human dose.

Breast-feeding - Acyclovir passes into breast milk. However, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Children - A limited number of studies have been done using oral Acyclovir in children, and it has not caused different effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Older adults - Acyclovir has been used in the elderly and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. However, some of the side effects involving the central nervous system, for example, agitation, confusion, dizziness, and drowsiness, may be more severe in older adults.

Acyclovir Missed Dose:
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.

Acyclovir Storage:
Acyclovir should be stored out of reach of children and away from heat and light sources. Capsules and tablets should not be exposed to moisture, such as found in the bathroom or near the kitchen sink, since heat or moisture can make the tablets break down. Medicine that has expired should be safely discarded.

Anything Else I Should Know About Acyclovir:
Once you begin taking Acyclovir, let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve within a couple of days. Sores caused by herpes, shingles, or chicken pox should be kept clean and dry. Loose clothing will help minimize irritation around the sores. Acyclovir is not effective in preventing the spread of herpes. Herpes can be spread during any type of sexual activity. This is true even if there are no symptoms of herpes, but passing the virus is more likely when someone has active sores. The most infectious period is when sores or present, and does not end until the sores have healed and the scabs have come off. Avoid sexual situations if you or your partner has any active symptoms of herpes. Using a condom may help reduce the risk of spreading the disease, but a spermicidal jelly or diaphragm will have no impact on your risk.

Notes:
This medication is most effective if it is started within 48 hours of when the rash first appears.

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