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Acyclovir also comes as an oral capsule, oral suspension, buccal tablet, topical cream, and topical ointment. In addition, acyclovir is available as an intravenous drug, which is only given by a healthcare professional.
This drug may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. Acyclovir is used to treat viral infections. These include herpes zoster shingles , genital herpes , and varicella chickenpox. The herpes virus can stay in your body for a long time and cause symptoms again later. Acyclovir belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way.
These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions. Acyclovir works by lowering the ability of the herpes virus to multiply in your body. This treats the symptoms of your infection. Herpes infections include cold sores, chickenpox, shingles, or genital herpes. Even with this drug, the herpes virus may still live in your body. Your symptoms may occur again later even after the symptoms of your current infection go away.
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:. Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.
An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. To help prevent interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully.
However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.
Call or go to the nearest emergency room if you develop these symptoms. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. For people with kidney problems: If you have kidney problems or a history of kidney disease, you may not be able to clear this drug from your body well.
This may increase the levels of this drug in your body and cause more side effects. This medication may also decrease your kidney function. This means your kidney disease may get worse.
Your doctor will adjust your dose depending on how well your kidneys are working. For pregnant women: Acyclovir is a category B pregnancy drug. That means two things:. This drug should be used only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. For women who are breastfeeding: Acyclovir may pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed.
Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your baby. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication. For seniors: The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to.
This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time.
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