Acma 500mg Injection
Prescription Required
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SALT COMPOSITION
STORAGE
Store below 30°C
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Acma 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.
Acma 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 ACMA INJECTION
BENEFITS OF ACMA INJECTION
In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Acma 500mg Injection is an antiviral medicine. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others. However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ACMA 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 Acma
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Injection site reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
HOW TO USE ACMA INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW ACMA INJECTION WORKS
Acma 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 Acma 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acma 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
Acma 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
Acma 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acma 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acma 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Acma 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acma 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ACMA INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of Acma 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
