zovirax 200mg tablet (acyclovir) uses , side effects and price | MHP

1. Zovirax 200mg DESCRIPTION Zovirax 200mg belongs to the group of medicines known as antivirals, which are required to treat infections caused by viruses. Typically,these medicines work for only one type of virus infections. Zovirax 200mg is also knowns as Acycloguanosine, Zovirax 200mg is a prescription drugs administrated orally which is used under the supervision of medical practioners. Zovirax 200mg is used with combination of other medications. Zovirax 200mg is a type of nucleoside analogs (group of synthetic drugs), will inhibit the symptoms of infection contains

2. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), this infection will cause herpes simplex or type of herpes virus VZV(varicella-Zoster virus) and thereby causes shingles and chickenpox. INDICATION Zovirax 200mg tablet is indicated to lowers the pain and rapid healing of sores or blisters which is caused by varicella (chickenpox), Herpes Zoster. Zovirax 200mg is also indicated for the treatment of herpes virus infection which causes sore to form around the genitals and rectum from time to time(genital herpes) and hence blocks the outbreaks of genital herpes in people affected by virus. MECHANISM OF ACTION Zovirax isexcited by phosphorylation before to that drug will preventssynthesis ofviral DNA. Zovirax changes by addition of phosphate group to a viral enzyme known as thymidine kinase has more affinity. HSV-TK or VZV-TK by phosphorylation converts into acyclovir triphosphate then combined into viral DNA, thereby stops further DNA synthesis.Since Zovirax attack to a selective type of viral kinase, the drugs enter and works on those cells infected with HSV or VZV, hence it will demobilize the formation of herpesvirus DNA. At high concentration has low activity in uninfected cells,

3. Here by HSV-TK or VZV-TK mutation will lead resistance to acyclovir. ADME PROPERTIES ABSORPTION bad water soluble, high plasma concentration after 1-2 hours and bioavailability 15-30%. DISTRIBUTION human serum protein binding is about 9 to 33%. METABOLISM & ELIMINATION half-life based concede to age group neonates have t1/2 is 4 hours, children’s have 2-3 hours and for adults t1/2 is 3 hours.

4. OVERDOSAGE Zovirax 200mg contains ingestion of 100 capsules ( 20g) have been resulted has agitation, coma, seizures and lethargy. If overdose occurs provide supportive measures. DRUG INTERACTION Zovirax concomitant use with probenecid will reduce tubular secretion of acyclovir and increase the blood plasma and half- life of acyclovir. Interaction of Zovirax with nephrotoxic drugs may cause increase the risk in renal function Interaction with immunostimulators will enhancing effects of acyclovir CONTRAINDICATION Zovirax is contraindicated in patients who causes hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir. PRECAUTION Zovirax 200mg cause allergic reaction like breathing trouble, swelling of throat or tongue, rash, hives. Inform your doctor if symptoms occur. Discuss with your consultant about planning to become pregnant or pregnancy because drug can be used if possible benefits clarify possible risk to the patients. Discuss with doctor If you had kidney disease because the excretion of drug will not perform well, Zovirax 200mg will decrease the kidney function.

5. PREGNANCY Category B: In animal studies it has not shown harm to the fetus and In human no enough studies carried out in pregnant women to describe the harm to the fetus. Drug used only if possible benefits clarify possible risk to the patients. MISSED DOSE If dose missed by patients then take the dose immediately. If next dose time reaches leave the missed dose and continue the regular schedule. avoid taking double dose at a time. Please consult the doctor for further details. CONTACT US PHONE NO: +91-9940472902 EMAIL: millionhealthpharmaceuticals@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://pillsbag.com/products/zovirax-200mg