Treatment and prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in adults with AIDS to treat CMV infections of the retina.
Prevention of CMV infections in patients who received an organ transplant from a person infected with CMV.
Therapeutic Effects:
Acovalovir tablet is an antiviral medication.
After administration, liver enzymes rapidly convert the Acovalovir tablet into Ganciclovir.
Ganciclovir prevents virus growth by inhibiting viral DNA synthesis.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.
Certain medications may interact with Acovalovir tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: taking Acovalovir tablet while pregnant can harm the baby. Use effective contraception to avoid pregnancy.
Breast feeding: taking Acovalovir tablet while breastfeeding may be unsafe because it may affect the child.
Lungs: it is unknown whether Acovalovir tablet is safe to administer in patients with lung problems.
Liver: it is unknown whether Acovalovir tablet is safe to administer in patients with liver problems.
Alcohol: it is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking an Acovalovir tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving: while taking Acovalovir tablet, it is unsafe to drive or use machines because it may cause dizziness, shaky, changes in vision, etc.
Dosage and Administration:
Take the Acovalovir tablet as advised by your physician.
Swallow the tablets whole and intact.
This tablet should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Only stop taking the medicine if your doctor advises you to stop.
Common: Respiratory tract infections, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness, cough, fever, diarrhea, constipation, tiredness, feeling sick, infections in the urinary tract, skin, weight loss, anxious, confused, depression, troubled sleeping, abnormal sensation of skin, changes in taste, eye, ear pain, night sweats, joint pain, muscle spasms, hair loss, low blood pressure.
FAQ:
Q 1. Should I use contraception during and after the treatment of the Acovalovir tablet?
Yes, it is advised to use contraception during and after the treatment to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Both women and men are advised to use contraception. After the treatment, it is suggested to use condoms for 30 days in women and 90 days in men.
Q 2. How can I manage side effects while taking Acovalovir tablet?
Contact the healthcare professional instantly if you experience any side effects while taking the Acovalovir tablet. They may prescribe some over-the-counter or prescription medications to manage the side effects or reduce the tablet dosage.
Q 3. How long should I consume the Acovalovir tablet?
The period of the treatment completely depends on the specific condition being treated and the individual patient. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the Acovalovir tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Q 4. Can patients with impaired kidney function use Acovalovir tablet?
Acovalovir tablet should be used cautiously in individuals with impaired kidney function. Dose adjustments may be necessary, and close monitoring of kidney function is important.
Q 5. Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Acovalovir tablet?
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Acovalovir tablet is safe. Drinking alcohol while consuming the medicine is generally not recommended as alcohol may increase the risk of certain side effects, such as dizziness or drowsiness, associated with the medicine. Talk with your doctor for more information.
Fact Box:
Molecule Name: Valganciclovir
Therapeutic class: Anti-infection
Pharmacological class: Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Indications: Treatment and prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
