Patient's question:
My aunt was recently thoroughly examined in the hospital and diagnosed with facial paralysis. Hello, what antiviral drugs are there for facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Acyclovir is a commonly used antiviral medication for facial paralysis. It is often used for facial nerve palsy accompanied by mastoid pain and herpes in the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane. The standard method is acyclovir, 0.2g each time, 5 times a day, for 7-10 days. In addition to antiviral treatment, hormone therapy is also necessary to treat edema and relieve nerve control. Prednisone acetate is commonly used. At the same time, muscle injections of vitamins are used to nourish the nerves and promote the complete recovery of nerve function. Common vitamins include vitamin B1, vitamin B12, etc.