Clovir 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 440.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 220.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Acyclovir oral |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Aciclovir
Categories
- Antiviral Medication
- Herpes Treatment
- Infection Prevention
- Immunocompromised Care
Description
- Synthetic purine derivative
- Interferes with DNA synthesis
- Inhibits viral replication
Dimensions
- N/A
Color options
- N/A
Functions
- Treats viral infections due to Herpes simplex virus and Varicella zoster virus
- Prophylaxis of Herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients
- Reduces toxicity risk
- Contradiction in hypersensitivity
Materials
- N/A
Technical specifications
- 15-30% oral absorption from GI tract
- Peak plasma concentrations within 1.5-2 hours
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
- Excreted through kidney by glomerular filtration & tubular secretion
Design elements
- Pregnancy category B
- Caution in renal impairment cases
- Therapeutic class for Herpes simplex & Varicella-zoster virus infections
Usability features
- Dosage adjusted according to renal impairment
- Monitoring of neutrophil count in neonates
Interaction
- Probenecid reduces Aciclovir excretion
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Aciclovir
Side effects
- Rash
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Rise in bilirubin and liver-related enzymes
- Increase in blood urea and creatinine
- Decrease in hematological indices
- Headache
- Neurological reaction
- Fatigue
Pregnancy and lactation
- Caution in pregnancy and lactation, unless potential benefit justifies risk to fetus
- Caution in breastfeeding
Precautions and warnings
- Caution in renal impairment cases
- Dose adjustment according to creatinine clearance
- Neutrophil count monitoring in neonates
Storage conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children