Product introduction
Riv 250mg 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.
Riv 250mg 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 Riv Injection
Benefits of Riv Injection
In Herpes labialis
Herpes labialis causes recurrent cold sores around the lips and mouth. Riv 250mg Injection helps shorten the healing time of sores, reduce pain and irritation, and lower the frequency of future outbreaks.
In Genital herpes infection
Genital herpes leads to painful sores, itching, and discomfort in the genital area. Riv 250mg Injection helps reduce symptom severity, promotes faster healing of lesions, and supports better long-term control of recurrent episodes.
In Chickenpox
Chickenpox causes itchy blisters, fever, and general discomfort, especially in older children and adults. Riv 250mg Injection helps reduce the intensity of symptoms and supports faster healing of skin lesions, improving overall comfort.
In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Herpes simplex virus infections cause painful blisters and sores on the skin or mucous membranes. Riv 250mg Injection helps reduce the severity and duration of symptoms, supports faster healing of sores, and lowers the chance of frequent flare-ups.
In Shingles
Shingles is caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus and leads to painful rashes and nerve pain. Riv 250mg Injection helps limit viral activity, which can reduce rash severity, ease pain, and support quicker recovery when started early.
Side effects of Riv 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 Riv
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Nausea
- Dry skin
- Burning sensation
- General discomfort
- Itching
- Urticaria
- Inflammation of vein
- Dry lips
- Skin peeling
How to use Riv Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Riv Injection works
Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Riv 250mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Riv 250mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Riv 250mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Riv 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Riv 250mg Injection in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Riv Injection?
If you miss a dose of Riv 250mg 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.
- 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
Hypoxanthines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Riv 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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Co
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If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, abnormal bleeding or mouth ulcers and consult your doctor if you experience them. Acyclovir may de
Patient concerns
FAQs
Will I get cured after taking Riv 250mg Injection for shingles?
Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg Injection administered?
Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg Injection.
Does Riv 250mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg Injection?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg Injection accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Riv 250mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Can I get resistant to Riv 250mg Injection treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Riv 250mg Injection. If you are not responding to Riv 250mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Is hair loss caused due to Riv 250mg Injection permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Riv 250mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
Will I get cured after taking Riv 250mg Injection for shingles?
Riv 250mg 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.
Does Riv 250mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg Injection?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg 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 Riv 250mg Injection accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Riv 250mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Can I get resistant to Riv 250mg Injection treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Riv 250mg Injection. If you are not responding to Riv 250mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Is hair loss caused due to Riv 250mg Injection permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Riv 250mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
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