Manufacturer: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Acyclovir(500mg)
Axovir 500mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Acyclovir is in a class of antiviral medications called synthetic nucleoside analogues. It works by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure genital herpes and may not stop the spread of genital herpes to other people.
Pharmacokinetics: Acyclovir is slowly and poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and bioavailability decreases with increasing dose. Acyclovir is widely distributed into tissues and body fluids. Plasma protein binding is relatively low at 9 to 24%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Axovir
Vomiting
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Increased liver enzymes
The only absolute contraindication to acyclovir is hypersensitivity. Cautions include renal failure/impairment, immunocompromised host, potential risk of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)).
Axovir 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Axovir 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Axovir 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Axovir 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Will I get cured after taking Axovir 500mg Injection for shingles?
Axovir 500mg Injection 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. How is Axovir 500mg Injection administered?
Axovir 500mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V) infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Axovir 500mg Injection.
Q. Does Axovir 500mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Axovir 500mg Injection. 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 Axovir 500mg Injection?
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 Axovir 500mg Injection?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Axovir 500mg Injection. 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 Axovir 500mg Injection, 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 Axovir 500mg Injection accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Axovir 500mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Axovir 500mg Injection treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Axovir 500mg Injection. If you are not responding to Axovir 500mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Axovir 500mg Injection permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Axovir 500mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
