Name: Aciom 500mg Injection
Brand: Themis Medicare Ltd
SKU: 66e355a82acee465a4c63895
Price: 424.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Question 1

Q. Will I get cured after taking Aciom 500mg Injection for shingles?

Accepted Answer

Aciom 500mg Injection is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.

Question 2

Q. How is Aciom 500mg Injection administered?

Accepted Answer

Aciom 500mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V) infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Aciom 500mg Injection.

Question 3

Q. Does Aciom 500mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?

Accepted Answer

No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Aciom 500mg Injection. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.

Question 4

Q. What are the serious side effects of Aciom 500mg Injection?

Accepted Answer

Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.

Question 5

Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Aciom 500mg Injection?

Accepted Answer

Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Aciom 500mg Injection. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Aciom 500mg Injection, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.

Question 6

Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Aciom 500mg Injection accidentally?

Accepted Answer

Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Aciom 500mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Question 7

Q. Can I get resistant to Aciom 500mg Injection treatment?

Accepted Answer

Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Aciom 500mg Injection. If you are not responding to Aciom 500mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

Question 8

Q. Is hair loss caused due to Aciom 500mg Injection permanent?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Aciom 500mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

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