Acivir IV Injection

Short Description

Acivir IV Injection is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections such as herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Acivir IV Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Acivir IV Injection is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.