Cimivir Information

Cimivir is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Hepatitis C are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Cimivir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Cimivir are Fatigue. Some other side effects of Cimivir have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cimivir are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Cimivir has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cimivir's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cimivir contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Cimivir with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cimivir is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Cimivir Benefits & Uses
Cimivir Dosage & How to Take
Cimivir Side Effects
Cimivir Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cimivir with Other Drugs
Cimivir Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cimivir
Cimivir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cimivir Benefits & Uses

Cimivir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Cimivir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin

Cimivir Related Warnings

Is the use of Cimivir safe for pregnant women?

Cimivir rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Cimivir safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Cimivir as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Cimivir on the Kidneys?

Cimivir rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cimivir on the Liver?

Side effects of Cimivir rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cimivir on the Heart?

You can take Cimivir without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cimivir with Other Drugs

Cimivir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Fosphenytoin

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Mild

Itraconazole

Cimivir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cimivir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Cimivir

Is this Cimivir habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cimivir.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cimivir, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cimivir can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cimivir only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cimivir cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cimivir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cimivir

Taking Cimivir with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cimivir

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cimivir and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown