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What Are The Side Effects Of Famvir?
Question: Been taking Famvir for nine years have reduced to 1 tablet per day for maybe 2 years. Over the past few years have been spitting up small amount of blood not on a regular basis, is always in the morning. 2 days ago bleed thru my gums.......nothing since. Stopped taking Famvir 2 days ago. How long does it take to get out of my system. I experience a few other mild things, I have slight luck thrombocytopenia blood test said range within acceptable range. Can you answer my questions thank you Maxine XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Gum infection, thrombocytopenia, scaling, gum astringent
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
As far as the bleeding from the gums is concerned, i have two possibilities.
It can be because of the gum infection secondary to deposits over the teeth.
The other possible cause can be because of the thrombocytopenic(reduced platelet count). Regarding famivir, it rarely causes bleeding from gums, it is usually eliminated from the body within 48hours. Bleeding gums is not related to famivir. I really do not understand, why you are taking famivir from so many years. Please do consult a general physician and get it evaluated.
Regarding the bleeding gums, you can consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned(scaling). You need to use topical gum astringents like tannic acid after getting your teeth cleaned. Do saline gargling 3-4times daily.
These are the possible causes and treatment plan as per the description of your problem. If possible upload the images of your teeth and gums, so that i can give exact diagnosis and treatment plan.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
If any queries are there, reply me back.
Gum infection, thrombocytopenia, scaling, gum astringent
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
As far as the bleeding from the gums is concerned, i have two possibilities.
It can be because of the gum infection secondary to deposits over the teeth.
The other possible cause can be because of the thrombocytopenic(reduced platelet count). Regarding famivir, it rarely causes bleeding from gums, it is usually eliminated from the body within 48hours. Bleeding gums is not related to famivir. I really do not understand, why you are taking famivir from so many years. Please do consult a general physician and get it evaluated.
Regarding the bleeding gums, you can consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned(scaling). You need to use topical gum astringents like tannic acid after getting your teeth cleaned. Do saline gargling 3-4times daily.
These are the possible causes and treatment plan as per the description of your problem. If possible upload the images of your teeth and gums, so that i can give exact diagnosis and treatment plan.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
If any queries are there, reply me back.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
Answered by
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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