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What is Aciclovir?

Aciclovir is used to treat viral infections such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles and chickenpox.

Aciclovir is the most widely prescribed antiviral drug in the world. It was first available on prescription in 1983.

Aciclovir is a synthetic compound with a similar molecular structure to purine nucleoside. It has been shown to stop the growth of Herpes simplex virus (HSV), Varicella zoster virus (VZV) (the cause of chickenpox and shingles), Epstein Barr Virus (EBV, the cause of glandular fever), and to a lesser extent Cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Aciclovir Indications

Aciclovir is indicated for the treatment of HSV and VZV infections, including:

• Genital herpes simplex (treatment and prophylaxis)
• Herpes simplex labialis (cold sores)
• Herpes zoster (shingles)
• Acute chickenpox in immunocompromised patients
• Herpes simplex encephalitis
• Acute mucocutaneous HSV infections in immunocompromised patients
• Herpes simplex keratitis (ocular herpes)
• Herpes simplex blepharitis (not to be mistaken with ocular herpes)
• Bell's Palsy

HIV-1 progression can be delayed by using Aciclovir, according to study lead by Dr Jairam Lingappa.

How Aciclovir works?

Acyclovir interferes with the enzymes the virus needs for replication of DNA in cells and prevents the virus from multiplying. It is also incorporated into the virus DNA chain which terminates replication.

To become effective, aciclovir must first be changed to aciclovir monophosphate by an enzyme that is only found in viruses, called thymidine kinase (TK). It is then converted to its active triphosphate form by human enzymes found inside the cells.

CMV does not produce thymidine kinase so the antiviral activity of aciclovir in CMV infections is poor. Aciclovir triphosphate (AT) is the active form of the drug. It reduces production of viral DNA by competing with a natural compound, deoxyguanosine triphosphate, for the viral DNA polymerase enzyme. Incorporation of AT into the viral DNA completely prevents the synthesis of new DNA.

Viral DNA polymerase binds 10-30 times more strongly to AT than the cellular DNA polymerase. This means aciclovir is not toxic. Unfortunately, only about 15-20% of the dose of aciclovir is absorbed through the gut wall, which means it must be taken frequently as it only active for two or three hours in the blood stream.

How to take Aciclovir?

Treatment of herpes with Acyclovir 200mg, Acyclovir 400mg or Acyclovir 800mg should be started as soon as possible for the first symptoms begin to appear, as this increases the effectiveness of the medication. The tablets should be taken orally with a glass of water (8oz) and may be taken with or without food. It has been reported that taking Acyclovir with food helps to reduce certain side effects, such as nausea, diarrhoea and stomach upsets.

It may help to wear loose clothing with some Herpes infections, such as shingles, as it will not cause any irritation of the infected skin area.

If you miss a dose of Acyclovir, you should take the missed Acyclovir dosage as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for your next dose, then you should skip the missed dose and try to take it on-time in the future. Do not under any circumstances take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What are Aciclovir Side Effects?

Acyclovir can cause some side effects although as with all medicines, any possible side effects experienced will vary from person to person. Most of the digestive side effects can be reduced if taken with meals and by not lying down too soon after eating. Acyclovir can sometimes cause the following:

• Headaches
• Memory loss
• Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
• Fatigue
• Leg Pains
• Sore Throat
• Swelling in the hands and feet

If you feel that any side effect experienced from Acyclovir is strange or becomes particularly bothersome, you should speak to your physician immediately.

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