Antiviral medications are a common part of modern medicine, which includes antivirals like aciclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir. They are used to treat certain viral infections, such as herpes simplex, shingles, and chickenpox. They also are used to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Antiviral medications are prescribed to treat infections caused by viruses. They are most often prescribed when the infection is caused by herpes simplex and chickenpox, as well as when there are other viruses in the body.
Most antiviral medications are prescribed to treat viral infections that are caused by viruses. They are most effective when the infection is viral in nature.
In the herpes simplex virus, the virus replicates more quickly than other viruses, so it is important to take antiviral medications as prescribed.
Several types of antiviral medications are available:
Antiviral medications are prescribed to treat viral infections that are caused by viruses.
Antiviral medications for chickenpox are commonly prescribed to treat the disease.
They include valacyclovir, which is a antiviral that is used to treat chickenpox. It also works as an antiviral that treats other types of infections caused by viruses.
If the infection is caused by herpes simplex, it is important to take antiviral medications like valacyclovir.
Antiviral medications for shingles are prescribed to treat the infection. They are most effective when the infection is caused by shingles.
Some antiviral medications for shingles are:
These medications are typically used to treat shingles.
The most common antiviral medications for shingles include:
Other antiviral medications for shingles are:
If the infection is caused by herpes simplex, it is important to take antiviral medications like famciclovir as prescribed.
Antiviral medications for chickenpox are prescribed to treat the infection.
Some antiviral medications for chickenpox are:
These antiviral medications are most effective when the infection is viral in nature.
Antiviral medications for chlamydia are prescribed to treat the infection.
Some antiviral medications for chlamydia are:
This medicine is used to treat certain infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This medication is also used to reduce the risk of transmission of genital herpes to a family member during sexual activity. It is available by prescription only.
Aciclovir works by stopping the virus from multiplying and stopping the spread of the infection.
This medicine should not be taken by children or teenagers. It is not recommended for use in people under the age of 10.
Some medicines used to treat fungal infections, such as antifungal medicines, can be used with aciclovir.
This medicine can be used alone or in combination with another medicine for treating fungal infections in children and teenagers.
Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.
You can take it with or without food. The dose will depend on the severity of the infection and your child's reaction to this medicine.
Do not take this medicine with other medicines that you are taking to prevent any serious side effects.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
This medicine is not addictive.
This medicine should not be taken with any other medicines, including those that affect the liver or kidneys.
You should not drink alcohol while taking this medicine or during the treatment with this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in women or children. It is not known if aciclovir is breast-feeding or taking any other medicines.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
If you have forgotten to take a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember.
Do not double the dose.
Taking other medicines that interact with aciclovir should not be done without your full knowledge. You should inform your health care professional if you have any specific questions about this medicine.
Please inform your health care professional if you have any specific questions about this medicine.
Take this medicine as soon as you can. However, if you are not sure, you can take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water.
This leaflet answers some common questions about Aciclovir. It does not contain all of the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Aciclovir against the benefits they expect it will have for you.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet with your medicine.You may need to read it again.
Aciclovir is used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) caused by the herpes virus of the herpes family. It is used to treat infections of the mouth, lips and genitals caused by herpes simplex (cold sores). Aciclovir can also be used to treat other viral infections including genital herpes and herpes labialis.
Aciclovir will not treat any other types of herpes. You should not take Aciclovir if you do not have herpes.
This medicine can also be used to treat other forms of herpes.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Aciclovir has been prescribed for you.
This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
Do not take Aciclovir if you have an allergy to:
An allergic reaction to this medicine is very rare.
If you are allergic to other medicines and have not been given Aciclovir, you may have a severe reaction that can cause you to bleed or have other serious symptoms.
You must tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the following:
Do not take Aciclovir if you are taking the following:
Do not take Aciclovir if you are taking the following medicines:
Do not take Aciclovir if you are not using any of the other medicines you take.
You should not take Aciclovir if you are taking:
Do not take Aciclovir if you are taking the following other medicines:
Warnings:Pregnant women should not handle the active ingredient aciclovir, even if they are taking other antiviral medications to treat genital herpes, such as aciclovir.
Precautions:In case of accidental contact with the eyes, this medication may cause serious skin reactions. The patient should be warned about the possible risk of lupus erythematosus.
Use of aciclovir while pregnant can cause severe skin reactions in the unborn child.
For those with cold sores, there is no evidence of systemic exposure. Therefore, the use of aciclovir during the first two months of pregnancy is recommended. Aciclovir is not recommended for women who are pregnant.
When treating genital herpes, there is no evidence of systemic exposure.
Aciclovir may cause a decrease in the amount of aciclovir absorbed by the liver. Therefore, use of this medication is recommended.
Do not use if you have any medical conditions.
Acyclovir (Zovirax) is a prescription drug that is used to treat herpes. There is no evidence of systemic exposure.
When treating genital herpes, aciclovir (Zovirax) is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Women should be told about the possible risk of lupus erythematosus. Use of aciclovir during the first two months of pregnancy is recommended. Women who are pregnant should not use aciclovir, as this medication can pass into breast milk.
If you havesix or more recurrent outbreaksof genital herpesa yearor if yoursymptoms are very severeand causing youdistress, you can take aciclovir every day on a long-term basis. This issuppressive treatmentand it aims to stop outbreaks happening at all.
How often do I take suppressive treatment? You take one aciclovir 400mg tablet twice a day.
Thetreatment is continued for six to 12 months. Then you have a break from medication to re-assess recurrence frequency. Suppressive treatment may be restarted if you have further severe outbreaks. Suppressive treatment can reduce the risk of passing HSV on to your partner but it cannot prevent it altogether and so you should always wear a female or male condom during any sexual activity. If you are experiencing recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes you should also consider being tested for HIV as it may be a sign of a weakened immune system due to HIV.Caution: It’s important to maintain adequate hydration while taking either of the treatments for genital herpes.
How is aciclovirULTEN® prescribed? The standard treatment for genital herpes is aciclovir for three or even four consecutive days. This is usually given as a one-day supply to help you maintain basic routine hydration. If you are experiencing recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes you should take suppressive treatment. Suppressive treatment contains aciclovir but cannot stop outbreaks happening at all. You’ll need to contact your GP, clinic, or private clinic for advice. Suppressive treatment varies with disease but it’s important to ask your GP, clinic, or private clinic about HIV testing and treatment. This will allow your GP, clinic, or private clinics and/or clinics in your area to assess your condition and whether suppressive treatment is right for you? Suppressive treatment can reduce the risk of passing HSV on to your partner but it cannot prevent it from happening. You should always wear a female or male condom during any sexual activity.
Background:Aciclovir tablets are a highly effective and widely used antiviral agent. They have the advantage of being more readily available, but their cost is prohibitively expensive, particularly for a large volume of patients. This study aims to compare the cost effectiveness of aciclovir tablets and generic drugs with regard to affordability in acute treatment and to determine the cost difference of each product to patients with chronic treatment.
Methods:The current study was conducted in an outpatient setting. The study was registered at the World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Trials Registry (CTCR) under the registration number: CR095780.
Results:In the current analysis, the generic drugs (Acyclovir, Herpes Simplex Virus Infection, Herpes Simplex Virus Infection + Cold Sore) were more expensive than the branded drugs. This difference was mainly due to the fact that the generic drugs are not available in an outpatient setting. Generic drugs are more expensive because they are not easily accessible.
Conclusion:Generic drugs are more expensive because they are less readily available in an outpatient setting. However, they still carry the same costs.
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