Acivir 400 DT Tablet contains Acyclovir, which is an antiviral medication used primarily for the treatment of infections caused by certain types of viruses.

Brand Name: Acivir

Composition: Acyclovir

Mechanism of Action:

An analog of a nucleoside, acyclovir prevents the synthesis of viral DNA. Viral enzymes activate it to generate acyclovir triphosphate, which stops DNA polymerase from working and stops viruses from replicating.

Uses:

Herpes Simplex Virus Infections

Herpes Encephalitis

Varicella-Zoster Virus

Dosage and Administration:

Depending on the type and severity of the infection, the usual dosage may change. The dosage may change according on body weight and age.

Side Effects:

·         Nausea

·         Diarrhea

·         Headache

·         Dizziness

·         Fatigue

·         Skin rash

·         Vomiting

·         Dizziness

Safety Advise:

Allergy  

Make sure any of the substances in the tablet, including acyclovir, cause allergies to you. If you have experienced allergic reactions in the past, let your healthcare professional know.

Kidney  

Patients who suffer from impaired kidney function should use Acivir cautiously. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

Patients who suffer from liver function should use Acivir cautiously. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

If you are pregnant, discuss the use of Acivir with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

If you are breastfeeding, discuss the use of Acivir with your healthcare provider.

Alcohol  

It is unknown if drinking alcohol while using the Acivir 400 DT Tablet is safe. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

How to use this Medication?

As prescribed by your physician, take this medication orally, usually two times a day, with or without meal. When using this drug, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, stay hydrated.

As prescribed by your physician, this drug functions best when started as soon as an epidemic appears. If you put off therapy, it could not go as well.

Your medical condition and response to treatment will determine the dosage. Weight-based dosages are also used for children.

References:

1.      Basavaiah K, Prameela HC. Simple spectrophotometric determination of acyclovir in bulk drug and formulations. Il Farmaco. 2002 May 22;57(6):443-9.

2.      Whitley RJ, Gnann Jr JW. Acyclovir: a decade later. New England Journal of Medicine. 1992 Sep 10;327(11):782-9.

3.      Elion GB. Mechanism of action and selectivity of acyclovir. The American journal of medicine. 1982 Jul 20;73(1):7-13.

4.      King DH. History, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacology of acyclovir. Journal of the American Academy of dermatology. 1988 Jan 1;18(1):176-9.

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