Uses of Acyacy 800

What is Acyacy 800? Acyacy 800 is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by certain viruses. It is also used to treat sores around the mouth (herpes), shingles and chickenpox. So how is Acyacy 800 used? Read the article below to get more information about the effects and precautions when using this drug.

Acyacy 800 contains the main ingredient Acyclovir 800mg and excipients just enough provided by the manufacturer. Acyacy 800 is indicated for the treatment of cases such as:
Treatment of Herpes simplex infections including initial and recurrent genital herpes. Prevention of Herpes simplex infection in immunocompetent patients. Prevention of Herpes simplex infection in immunocompromised patients. Treatment of shingles. Treatment of chickenpox. In addition, the drug Acyacy 800 is contraindicated for treatment in the following cases:
Allergy to the active ingredient Acyclovir or the excipients contained in the drug's ingredients. There is severe liver and kidney failure.

Acyacy 800 is prepared in the form of tablets, used orally. The drug should be taken with warm or filtered water.
For patients with renal failure: The oral dose in 1 time is the same as for normal people, but the oral interval during the day depends on the creatinine clearance:
Creatinine clearance 10-25ml/min, take the drug every 8 hours. Creatinine clearance less than 10ml/min, dosing every 12 hours. Here is the recommended dose of Acyacy 800:
Dosage for adults:
Treatment of chickenpox: Take 1 tablet/time, 4-5 times daily, continuously for 5-7 days. Treatment of shingles: Use 1 tablet / time, 4-5 times per day, continuously for 7-10 days. Treatment of Herpes zoster: Take 1 tablet/time, 5 times per day, continuously for 7-10 days. Treatment of herpes simplex onset, including genital herpes: Use at a dose of 1⁄4 tablets/time, 5 times daily (usually every 4 hours upon awakening), continuously for 5-10 days. Prevention of Herpes simplex recurrence in immunocompetent patients: Take 1 tablet 2 to 4 times daily. Prevention of Herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients: dose 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 tablets, 4 times daily. Dosage for children:
Treatment of chickenpox:
Children over 6 years old: take 1 tablet, divided into 4 times daily. Children from 2 to 5 years old: 1⁄2 tablets, divided into 4 times per day. Children under 2 years old: dose 1⁄4 tablets, divided into 4 times per day. Treatment of Herpes simplex infections and prevention of Herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients:
Children over 2 years old: dose as adults. Children under 2 years old: use half the adult dose. This dosage is for reference only, depending on the condition of each patient, the treating doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose. Therefore, do not self-medicate, the patient should use the drug strictly according to the prescription and instructions of the professional doctor.

Before prescribing, doctors always weigh the effective benefits that Acyacy 800
brings more than the risk of unwanted effects on patients taking the drug. However, some cases when using Acyacy 800 may still occur undesirable effects such as:
Digestive disorders, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite. Anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, lymphadenitis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, sometimes leading to death in immunocompromised patients receiving high doses of Acyacy 800. Headache, dizziness, agitation. Rash, itching, hives, jaundice, hair loss. While taking the drug, if the patient experiences the above undesirable effects or the unusual signs are suspected to be related to the drug, immediately notify the doctor for specific advice. In case the side effects do not improve and get worse, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for appropriate symptomatic supportive intervention.

Please list and inform your doctor about all medications you are taking such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, functional foods, herbs... to avoid possible interactions when combination of different drugs.
The following are some drugs that have the potential to interact with Acyacy 800 when used in combination such as:
Concomitant use with Zidovudine may cause lethargy and drowsiness. Used in combination with Probenecid, which competitively inhibits the renal tubular elimination of Acyacy 800, it should increase by 40%, reduce urinary excretion and clearance of the drug. Amphotericin B and Ketoconazole increase the antiviral effect of Acyacy 800 when used in combination. Interferon potentiates the in vitro antiviral activity of Acyacy 800.

Here are some notes when taking Acyacy 800 to help achieve its effectiveness as well as reduce the risk of side effects:
Use this medicine with caution in the elderly because of its sensitivity to the drug. may be larger than the average person. Elderly patients are more likely to have impaired renal function and therefore the dose should be adjusted accordingly for this group of patients. Dosage adjustment is required in patients with renal impairment because Acyacy 800 is excreted by the kidneys. Elderly patients and patients with renal impairment are both at increased risk of neurotoxic side effects and should be carefully monitored for adverse events. These side effects are usually mild and reversible upon discontinuation of treatment. If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as you remember, 1-2 hours after your usual dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as directed. Do not take a double dose as directed by your doctor. When overdose, patients may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, convulsions, tremors in the limbs, palpitations, high blood pressure, urinary retention. The patient should be taken immediately to the nearest emergency center for treatment. At that time, the patient needs to undergo hemodialysis until the kidney function recovers, stop taking the drug, and give fluids and electrolytes. Above is the important information of the drug Acyacy 800, carefully reading the instructions before use and strictly following the instructions of the doctor will help patients use the drug effectively and safely.