Aciclovir Noridem
Aciclovir Noridem is an antiviral medicine used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as chickenpox and shingles.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Aciclovir sodium
Manufacturer
Noridem Enterprises Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: 5–10 mg per kg every 8 hours. Children over 3 months: 10–20 mg per kg every 8 hours, maximum 400–800 mg per dose. Newborns: 20 mg per kg every 8 hours.
Method
A doctor or nurse will administer this medicine to you as a slow infusion directly into a vein, taking at least one hour.
Important
The maximum dose depends on weight and the condition being treated. For children, the maximum dose is 800 mg every 8 hours in certain cases, implying a daily maximum if given three times a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Changes in liver tests (increased bilirubin and liver enzymes)
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Hives (itchy rash like nettle stings)
- •Changes in kidney tests (increased urea and creatinine in blood)
- •Inflammation or swelling at the injection site, sometimes leading to skin damage or a blood clot in the vein
RARE
- •Low blood platelets (cells that help blood clot)
- •Low white blood cells
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Balance problems or difficulty walking
- •Slurred speech
- •Confusion
- •Agitation
- •Tremors (shaking)
- •Muscle twitching (myoclonus)
- •Seizures
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
- •Psychosis (changes in personality or thought patterns)
- •Drowsiness
- •Coma
- •Acute liver damage
- •Shortness of breath
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- •Sudden swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
- •Acute kidney failure
- •Back pain in the kidney area (may indicate kidney problems)
- •Fatigue
- •Fever
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to aciclovir or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- If you experience back pain around the kidney area, this could be a sign of kidney problems. Your doctor might consider stopping the treatment.
- Remember to drink enough fluids during treatment, especially if you are receiving the medicine intravenously or high oral doses.
- If you are taking other medicines that can harm your kidneys at the same time, the risk of kidney problems may increase.
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- Avoid mixing aciclovir with other medicines in the same infusion bag, as it may crystallize.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor. This medicine is generally not used during pregnancy unless specifically prescribed by your doctor.
- Avoid breastfeeding during treatment, as the medicine can pass into breast milk.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Discuss with your doctor if you are unsure.