Conivir
Conivir Products are primarily used for
About Conivir Products
Uses of Conivir Products
Acyclovir is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection and chickenpox.
Conivir Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Conivir are Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea1a, Fatigue, Fever, Increased liver enzymes, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Injection site reaction.
How Conivir Products work
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Patient Concerns about Conivir Products
Frequently asked questions about Conivir Products
Frequently asked questions about Acyclovir
Q. Will I get cured after taking Conivir 400mg Tablet for shingles?
Conivir 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.
Q. Does Conivir 400mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Conivir 400mg Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Conivir 400mg Tablet?
Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.
Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Conivir 400mg Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Conivir 400mg Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Conivir 400mg Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Conivir 400mg Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Conivir 400mg Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Conivir 400mg Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Conivir 400mg Tablet. If you are not responding to Conivir 400mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Conivir 400mg Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Conivir 400mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
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