Acivir 500 Infusion

Description

Uses:

• Treats severe herpes infections

• Used in Herpes Zoster (shingles)

• Used for genital herpes when oral therapy isn’t suitable

• Treats HSV encephalitis (brain infection)

• Used in neonatal herpes

• Prevents herpes infections in weak immunity patients

Dosage:

• Given through IV infusion only

• Dose depends on weight, age, and severity

• Usually administered every 8 hours

• Kidney patients require dose adjustment

• Treatment length varies from 5–21 days

How to use:

• Must be administered by trained medical staff

• Infused slowly over at least 1 hour

• Patient must stay hydrated; IV fluids may be given

• Never inject directly or push fast

Precautions:

• Inform doctor if you have kidney problems

• Hydration is essential to protect kidneys

• Elderly patients need careful monitoring

• Regular kidney function tests recommended

• Use in pregnancy/breastfeeding only on doctor’s advice

• Avoid if allergic to acyclovir/valacyclovir

Side effects:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Headache, dizziness

• Increased kidney markers (creatinine)

• Injection site pain or inflammation

• Confusion, tremors (rare)

• Allergic reactions (very rare)