Unconsciousness (coma) or brain damage (extremely rare) Vision changes or eye inflammation (Pars planitis) USES: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses
It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body
It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex ), shingles (caused by herpes zoster
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking this medication
Acyclovir
However, famciclovir and valacyclovir have greater oral
Acyclovir sodium is a white, crystalline powder with the molecular formula C8H10N5NaO3 and a molecular weight of 247
Brand name: Zovirax Drug class: Topical antivirals Medically reviewed by Drugs
Treatment duration: 5-10 days
Children (2 years of age and older): 20 mg/kg per dose orally 4 times daily (80 mg/kg/day) for 5 days
9% or Sodium chloride and glucose; initially reconstitute to 25 mg/mL in water for injection or sodium chloride 0
Child: <2 years Half the adult dose; ≥2 years Same as adult dose
Famciclovir 250 mg orally 2 times/day
Skin irritation
Confusion
It is usually applied five times a day (about every 3 hours while awake) until the eye heals, and then 3 times a day for another 7 days
Patients at increased risk of complications include Pregnancy
Each 400 Herpes zoster can be treated with acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir, ideally within 72 hours of the development of the rash
When therapy is indicated, it should be initiated at the earliest Valacyclovir and acyclovir work to lessen pain and expedite the healing of sores or blisters in people with chickenpox, shingles (also known as herpes zoster ), genital herpes (in adults), and cold sores (also known as herpes labialis)
Prelicensure and postlicensure efficacy studies of acyclovir for the treatment of HSV and VZV in different host populations used varied dosing calculations, with studies in older children being