Allvir 500mg Injection
Product introduction
Allvir 500mg Injection is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Allvir 500mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. 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.
Allvir 500mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. 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.
Uses of Allvir Injection
- Herpes labialis
- Genital herpes infection
- Shingles
- Chickenpox
- Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
- Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Benefits of Allvir Injection
In Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Allvir 500mg Injection 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 Allvir Injection
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 Allvir
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Injection site reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Allvir Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Allvir Injection works
Allvir 500mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Allvir 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Allvir 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Allvir 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Allvir 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Allvir 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Allvir 500mg Injection 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
Allvir 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Allvir 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Allvir Injection?
If you miss a dose of Allvir 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- 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. 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.
- Allvir 500mg Injection helps in the treatment of herpes, chickenpox, and shingles.
- 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 Allvir with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Caution is advised when taking Ciclosporin with Acyclovir. Your doctor may closely monitor the effects of Acyclovir if used concurrently with Ciclosporin and adjust the dose if nee
Caution is advised when taking Ciclosporin with Acyclovir. Your doctor may closely monitor the effects of Acyclovir if used concurrently with Ciclosporin and adjust the dose if nee
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Co
Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Acyclovir. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function closely.
Concurrent use may increase the
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your kidney function.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Will I get cured after taking Allvir 500mg Injection for shingles?
Allvir 500mg Injection 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.
How is Allvir 500mg Injection administered?
Allvir 500mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V) infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Allvir 500mg Injection.
Does Allvir 500mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Allvir 500mg Injection. 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 Allvir 500mg Injection?
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 Allvir 500mg Injection?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Allvir 500mg Injection. 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 Allvir 500mg Injection, 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 Allvir 500mg Injection accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Allvir 500mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Can I get resistant to Allvir 500mg Injection treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Allvir 500mg Injection. If you are not responding to Allvir 500mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Is hair loss caused due to Allvir 500mg Injection permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Allvir 500mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
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Name: Uniword Pharma
Address: SCO-2, Focal Point, Industrial. Area, Phase IX, Mohali,Punjab
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Allvir 500mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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Question 1
What are you using this medicine for?
Herpes labialis
Genital herpes infection
Shingles
Chickenpox
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Others