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Avir
Avir Products are primarily used for
About Avir Products
Uses of Avir Products
Acyclovir is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection and chickenpox.
Avir Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Avir are Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea1a, Fatigue, Fever, Increased liver enzymes, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Injection site reaction.
How Avir 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 Avir Products
Frequently asked questions about Avir Products
Frequently asked questions about Acyclovir
Q. Will I get cured after taking Avir 400mg Tablet DT for shingles?
Avir 400mg Tablet DT 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 Avir 400mg Tablet DT prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Avir 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Avir 400mg Tablet DT?
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 Avir 400mg Tablet DT?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Avir 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Avir 400mg Tablet DT, 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 Avir 400mg Tablet DT accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Avir 400mg Tablet DT over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Avir 400mg Tablet DT treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Avir 400mg Tablet DT. If you are not responding to Avir 400mg Tablet DT, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Avir 400mg Tablet DT permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Avir 400mg Tablet DT. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
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