Aciclovir Noridem
Aciclovir Noridem is a medicine that helps fight viruses like shingles, herpes, and chickenpox by stopping them from growing.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Aciclovir sodium
Manufacturer
Noridem Enterprises Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: 5-10 mg per kg of body weight every 8 hours. Children (over 3 months): 10-20 mg per kg of body weight every 8 hours. Newborns: 20 mg per kg of body weight every 8 hours.
Method
This medicine is given by a healthcare professional as a slow injection into a vein (IV infusion) over at least one hour.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose based on your condition and weight.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Increased liver enzymes or bilirubin (signs of liver issues)
- •Itching
- •Skin rash
- •Hives (itchy red welts)
- •Increased urea and creatinine in blood (signs of kidney issues)
- •Inflammation or blood clot at injection site, which can cause tissue damage if medicine leaks out or isn't diluted enough
RARE
- •Low blood platelet count (cells that help blood clot)
- •Low white blood cell count (cells that fight infection)
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Balance problems (difficulty walking, poor coordination)
- •Difficulty speaking clearly
- •Confusion
- •Restlessness
- •Tremors
- •Muscle spasms
- •Seizures
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
- •Psychosis (mental health changes)
- •Drowsiness
- •Coma
- •Sudden liver damage
- •Shortness of breath
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- •Swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
- •Sudden kidney failure, especially in older people or those with kidney problems
- •Back pain around the kidneys
- •Tiredness
- •Fever
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to aciclovir or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or kidney pain. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
- Drink enough fluids during treatment, especially if you have kidney problems or are taking high doses, to prevent kidney issues.
- This medicine can interact with other medicines, especially those that can harm your kidneys, lithium (for mood), or theophylline (for breathing). Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking. Also, avoid mixing this medicine with other injections in the same IV line, as it may crystallize.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. It is usually not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor says so, and you should avoid breastfeeding during treatment.
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- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines. Your doctor will assess this based on your health and any side effects.