Axovir 250mg Injection

How to use Axovir 250mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Axovir 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.

Expert Advice

• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Will I get cured after taking Axovir 250mg Injection for shingles?

  Axovir 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 Axovir 250mg Injection administered?

  Axovir 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 Axovir 250mg Injection.

• Does Axovir 250mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?

  No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Axovir 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 Axovir 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 Axovir 250mg Injection?

  Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Axovir 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 Axovir 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 Axovir 250mg Injection accidentally?

  Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Axovir 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 Axovir 250mg Injection treatment?

  Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Axovir 250mg Injection. If you are not responding to Axovir 250mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

• Is hair loss caused due to Axovir 250mg Injection permanent?

  Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Axovir 250mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.