The drug "Acyclovir-Acry" (pills). Instructions

Tablets "Acyclovir-Acry" - an antiviral drug. The agent is also available in the form of an oral suspension, an infusion solution, an ointment.

The drug "Acyclovir-Acry" (pills) instruction recommends in the primary and recurrent genital herpes a severe course (including with reduced immunity). The medication is also indicated as a prophylaxis for the recurrence of the disease. In addition, the tool "Acyclovir-Acry" (tablets) instruction advises to use in herpes zoster, provoked by Varicella zoster. Parenteral in this pathology, medication is prescribed for patients with immune disorders. Infusions are also shown under normal immunity to patients with generalized herpes zoster.

The drug "Acyclovir-Acry" (pills) instruction also recommends taking with chickenpox on the first day after the appearance of the rash. Patients with immunity disorders are prescribed parenteral drug. The drug "Acyclovir-Acry" (pills) is recommended to use the instruction as a prophylaxis of herpes zoster (after infusion) to all patients with immune disorders (including immunosuppressive agents, after transplantation, chemotherapy, and HIV-infected).

The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its active ingredient.

Infusions are not prescribed to patients with kidney failure (due to the probability of nephrotoxic action of the drug), neurologic disorders, dehydration or neurological reactions to the use of cytotoxic drugs (in history including).

When using the drug "Acyclovir-Acry", side reactions are likely. The drug is capable of provoking peripheral edema, lymphadenopathy, fever, visual disturbance, confusion. The use of medication can cause headaches, erythema multiforme (exudative), allergic skin rashes, anaphylactic shock.

With parenteral administration, inflammation or phlebitis at the site of infusion, symptoms of encephalopathy, hepatic insufficiency, hematologic disorders, hemolysis, psychosis, a decrease in blood pressure may be noted.

With oral intake in some cases, there is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, general malaise. Dizziness, alopecia, drowsiness, myalgia, paresthesia are also side effects of the drug "Acyclovir".

The way of application and dosage for each specific case is established by the doctor.

special instructions

Prolonged use of the drug can trigger the development of strains of viruses resistant (insensitive) to its effects.

When carrying out treatment with high dosages, it is necessary to ensure that the patient receives a sufficient amount of liquid.

During pregnancy, the medication is prescribed only for serious indications. If necessary, take the medicine during lactation should suspend breastfeeding.

The drug does not prevent the spread of herpetic infection through sexual contact. In this regard, for the period of treatment, experts recommend refraining from sexual contact (even in the absence of external signs of the disease).

Intravenous drip introduction is carried out at one speed for a minimum of an hour. The maximum dosage for parenteral administration for adults is 30 mg per kg of body weight per day. The exact dose of the drug for children and adults is calculated according to their weight, based on the patient's diagnosis.

It must be remembered that the medicine "Acyclovir-Acry" is not intended for independent use. Before using it, consult a doctor.