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Revira 500
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
Generic: Valacyclovir
Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Revira 500. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Revira 500 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Revira 500 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.
UNSAFE
Revira 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Revira 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Revira 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Revira 500 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Revira 500 is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Revira 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Revira 500 is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and clears up the infection. Revira 500 should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is...
... Show moreUses of Revira 500
- Herpes labialis
- Genital herpes infection
- Herpes zoster
Side effects of Revira 500
Common
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
How to use Revira 500
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Revira 500 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Revira 500 works
Revira 500 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.
What if you forget to take Revira 500?
If you miss a dose of Revira 500, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Genital herpes, Herpes zoster, Herpes labialis, CMV infections
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Oral Herpes zoster (shingles) Adult: 1 g tid for 7 days. Immunocompromised patients: Continue treatment for a further 2 days after crusting of lesions. Herpes simplex infections of skin and mucous membranes; Genital herpes Adult: 500 mg bid for 3-5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Immunocompromised patients: 1 g bid for at least 5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Prophylaxis of cytomegaloviral infections in immunocompromised patients Adult: 2 g 4 times daily, begin as soon as possible post-transplant and usually continued for 90 days. Herpes labialis...
... Show moreChild Dose
Herpes simplex infections of skin and mucous membranes; Genital herpes Child: >12 yr: 500 mg bid for 3-5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Immunocompromised patients: 1 g bid for at least 5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Prophylaxis of cytomegaloviral infections in immunocompromised patients Child: >12 yr: 2 g 4 times daily, begin as soon as possible post-transplant and usually continued for 90 days. Herpes labialis Child: >12 yr: 2 g 12 hrly for 1 day. Suppression of recurrent herpes simplex Adult: Child: >12 yr: 500...
... Show moreRenal Dose
Herpes labialis
CrCl 30-49 mL/min: 1 g PO q12hr for 1 day
CrCl 10-29 mL/min: 500 mg PO q12hr for 1 day
CrCl <10 mL/min: 500 mg PO once
Herpes zoster
CrCl 30-49 mL/min: 1 g PO q12hr
CrCl 10-29 mL/min: 1 g/day PO
CrCl <10 mL/min: 500 mg/day PO
Genital herpes (initial episode)
CrCl 10-29 mL/min: 1 g/day PO
CrCl <10 mL/min: 500 mg/day PO qDay
Genital herpes (recurrent episodes)(suppressive therapy, immunocompetent patients)
CrCl <29 mL/min: 500 mg/day PO
Contraindication
Hypersensitvity to valaciclovir, aciclovir.
Mode of Action
Valaciclovir is the L-valine ester of aciclovir. A prodrug, it is rapidly converted to aciclovir by intestinal and hepatic metabolism. Aciclovir inhibits DNA synthesis and viral replication and has antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) and varicella-zoster virus.
Precaution
Patient at risk of dehydration. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling Avoid sexual intercourse when symptoms of genital herpes are present. Monitoring Parameters Monitor renal, hepatic and haematological functions.
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution
Side Effect
>10%
Headache (14-35%),Neutropenia (<18%),Elevated aspartate transaminase (AST) (2-16%),Nasopharyngitis (<16%),Nausea (6-15%),Elevated alanine transaminase (ALT) (<14%),Abdominal pain (2-11%)
1-10%
Dysmenorrhea (1-8%),Depression (<7%),Arthralgia (<1-6%),Vomiting (<1-6%),Dizziness (2-4%),Rash (<8%),Rhinorrhea (<2%),Thrombocytopenia (<3%),Leukopenia (<1%)
<1%
Agitation,Aggression,Alopecia,Confusion,Erythema multiforme,Hypertension,Tachycardia,Tremor,Visual disturbances
Potentially Fatal: Hepatitis; renal failure; blood dyscrasias; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Interaction
Increased risk of renal failure w/ nephrotoxic drugs (e.g. aminoglycosides, organoplatinum compounds, iodinated contrast media, methotrexate, pentamidine, foscarnet, ciclosporin, tacrolimus). Probenecid and cimetidine may increase peak plasma concentrations and AUC of aciclovir.
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