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Can Diuretic And Acyclovir Can Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Question: HI, I want to ask that can a loop diuretic (Tyde plus 10 mg) and Acyclovir can be taken together? Is the above combination is safe for the kidneys?

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The patient has recently been diagnosed with CHF and has been on Entresto, Beta Blockers and Loop Diuretics.

Also, the observed value of Vericella Zoster IgG Ab is 3.24 in their blood sample. For the same the patient is intended to take Acyclovir 400mg Tab.

I would also like to know the appropriate dose and duration of Acyclovir should be taken to treat the infection.
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Answered by Dr. Pallavi.m (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Acyclovir and tyde have no interactions. They can be used at the same time.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Yes loop diuretic tyde can be taken along with acyclovir. Both have no interactions. Both are safe for kidneys.

Acyclovir dosage for varicella zoster is 800mg thrice daily for 5 days under doctor's guidance.

Hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
Thanks.
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Can Diuretic And Acyclovir Can Be Taken Together?

Brief Answer: Acyclovir and tyde have no interactions. They can be used at the same time. Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes loop diuretic tyde can be taken along with acyclovir. Both have no interactions. Both are safe for kidneys. Acyclovir dosage for varicella zoster is 800mg thrice daily for 5 days under doctor's guidance. Hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care. Thanks.