The drug 'Acyclovir' (pills). Instructions for use.

The emergence of new viral diseases and a change in their clinical picture required serious changes from modern medicine. First of all, they touched upon the pharmaceutical industry.

It is very common today antiviral drug "Acyclovir" (pills). The instruction to it is directly in the package. Dosage of the drug is different, most often it is a tablet of 200 or 400 milligrams. Different packages contain from twenty to thirty tablets.

In addition, the drug "Acyclovir" is produced (and used in the practice of doctors) in the form of an ointment with an active substance content of 50 milligrams in one gram.

Today, the cream "Acyclovir" with a 5% active ingredient appeared on the pharmaceutical market.

It should be noted that the selective activity with respect to the herpes virus has all forms of release, including the drug "Acyclovir" (tablets), the instruction for its use contains indications for the appointment:

- treatment of infections caused by herpes virus (of the genus simplex of the first and second types);

- prevention of relapses in patients with normal (without immunodeficiency) status;

- prevention of recurrence of herpesvirus infection in people with immunodeficiency;

- treatment of diseases caused by Varicella zoster (most often - herpes zoster);

This drug is also used in the complex therapy of HIV infection (for the prevention of its development).

The effect of the drug is primarily due to the incorporation of triphosphate into the DNA strand of the virus, which causes a blockade in the synthesis of new virus particles.

When hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should not be used medicine "Acyclovir" (tablets). The instruction also indicates contraindications to lactation (during breastfeeding). As with other drugs, the drug "Acyclovir" in pregnancy is prescribed only if the intended benefit is higher than the potential risk to the health of the mother and the fetus.

With special caution, it is worthwhile to apply the drug in case of renal failure (acute or chronic), as well as in cases of neurological disorders.

How to take Acyclovir in tablets?

The dose of the drug is determined on the basis of the indications and is determined by the doctor. So, when treating the most common form of herpes (at the age of the patient more than two years), the pharmaceutical drug is prescribed in tablets of 200 milligrams five times a day (with interruptions between taking at least four hours). To children of younger age (less than two years) is appointed or nominated proceeding from weight the same preparation "Atsiklovir" (tablets). The instruction details this point in detail.

However, it is worth considering and the fact that the dosage is selected by the doctor based on individual characteristics, severity and severity of clinical manifestations.

To prevent the development of herpesvirus infection, the drug "Acyclovir" is prescribed in a dosage of 200 milligrams 3-4 times a day.

This drug should be used immediately after meals and washed down with a glass of water (this is due to the irritant effect of the drug on the gastric mucosa). In addition, after taking medication, other side reactions may occur:

- changes in hematopoiesis (possibility of leuko- and erythropenia development);

- changes in general from the nervous system (dizziness, pain and even hallucinations);

- possible the development of allergic reactions to the components of the drug (rash and dermatitis).

Today there are a large number of different analogues of the drug. So, for example, a drug with the commercial name "Acyclovir AKOS" (tablets) is also quite widespread.