Antimicrobials
Famciclovir

Famciclovir

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General Information

Hospital Formulary Status No

In-Hospital Cost will be updated

PharmaCare Formulary Status Yes (PO solid)

Special Authority None

PharmaCare Coverage 125mg PO - $0.6009/tab 250mg PO - $0.8144/tab 500mg PO - $1.4511/tab

Outpatient Cost 125mg PO - $0.65-0.73/tab 250mg PO - $0.83-0.92/tab 500mg PO - $1.49-3.09/tab

Very well tolerated, with a side effect profile similar to placebo and PO acyclovir

Gastritis (PO)

  • sx: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence and malaise
  • adults: up to 13%

Neurotoxicity (PO)

  • can occur in patients with renal failure and peritoneal dialysis
  • sx: headache, agitation, tremors, delirium, hallucinations and myoclonus