Acyclovir Sodium 200 Mg/100 Ml In Dextrose 5 % Intravenous Piggyback Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Hives
  • Kidney Failure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Agitation
  • Drowsiness
  • Hair Loss
  • Itching
  • Muscle Pain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Clotting Disorder Called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
  • Anemia
  • Bloody Urine
  • Coma
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Delirium
  • Destruction Of Red Blood Cells
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Hallucinations
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Increase In The Number Of Platelets In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Seizures
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Fever
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Headache
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Tremors

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