Related Subjects:
|Herpes Varicella-Zoster (Shingles) Infection
|Chickenpox Varicella Infection
|Varicella Cerebral Vasculopathy
|Herpes Viruses
|Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) Shingles
|MonkeyPox
|Mumps
|Measles
|Rubella (German Measles)
|Epstein-Barr Virus infection
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections
| CMV retinitis infections
| Toxoplasmosis
Treats Alpha herpesviruses such as HSV 1 and 2 and Varicella but not CMV (use Ganciclovir).
About : Always check the BNF link here
Mode of action
Indications
Dose: Prolong course if immunocompromised
Dose range:You must check with BNF or drug datasheet
Name Dose for Herpes Encephalitis Frequency Route Aciclovir 10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours 8-hourly IV Name Dose for Mild Oral/Genital Herpes Frequency Route Aciclovir 800 mg PO every 8 hours PO then 200 mg 5/day 8-hourly PO and reduce with time Name Severe Genital Herpes Frequency Route Aciclovir 5-10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours 8-hourly IV Side effects
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