Acivir IV Injection 10ml

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you: Are allergic to acyclovir or valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine Have kidney problems Are over 65 years of age

The dose of medicine given to you and how often you are given it will be determined by your doctor and will depend on your medical condition, age, size and how well your kidneys are working This medicine will be given to you in a hospital, under the supervision of a doctor

Like all medicines, ACIVIR can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Severe allergic reaction marked by sudden itchy rash (hives), swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat (which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing) Changes in your blood cells e.g. anaemia and/or reduced white blood cells and/or lowered platelet levels (leading to unexplained bruising). Yellowing of the skin and white of the eyes (jaundice) Pain or swelling at the injection site during or immediately after the injection Convulsions or fits Confusion or unusual and disordered thoughts (psychosis) Hallucinations Agitation Trembling or shaking Difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath Difficulty in controlling movements Problems with your speech Kidney problems or failure, including blood in urine A severe form of rash with itchy pink-red blotches (erythema multiforme), which may blister A rare disorder of the blood clotting system called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, which may be marked by bruising, headaches, hallucinations and also blood clots in the kidneys A severe form of anaemia called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, which may make you look pale and feel tired due to anaemia, and give you bruising and kidney problems

Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any of the following medicines such as: Probenecid, used to treat gout Cimetidine, used to treat stomach ulcers Tacrolimus, ciclosporin or mycophenolate mofetil, used to stop your body rejecting transplanted organs Theophylline (a medicine used to treat some breathing disorders) Lithium (a medicine used for manic-depressive disorder)

Storage Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature (15-25°C) Do not refrigerate Do not use this medicine after the expiry date