Acycop 800mg Tablet
Product introduction
Acycop 800mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Acycop 800mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Uses of Acycop Tablet
- Herpes labialis
- Genital herpes infection
- Chickenpox
- Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
- Shingles
- Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Benefits of Acycop Tablet
In Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Acycop 800mg Tablet can shorten the length and severity of shingles. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent shingles. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing shingles.
Side effects of Acycop Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acycop
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
How to use Acycop Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acycop 800mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Acycop Tablet works
Acycop 800mg Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acycop 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acycop 800mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acycop 800mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Acycop 800mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acycop 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acycop 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Acycop 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acycop 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Acycop Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Acycop 800mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Acycop with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Concurrent use may increase the
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Will I get cured after taking Acycop 800mg Tablet for shingles?
Acycop 800mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.
Does Acycop 800mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acycop 800mg Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
What are the serious side effects of Acycop 800mg Tablet?
Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.
Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Acycop 800mg Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acycop 800mg Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Acycop 800mg Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Acycop 800mg Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acycop 800mg Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Can I get resistant to Acycop 800mg Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acycop 800mg Tablet. If you are not responding to Acycop 800mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Is hair loss caused due to Acycop 800mg Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acycop 800mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
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Country of origin: India
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