Treatment and prophylaxis of HSV-1 and HSV-2, VZV
Laboratory
Clinical
Generally very well tolerated
Rare
Pro-drug of acyclovir with improved absorption and more convenient dosing compared to oral acyclovir.
Antimicrobial class: Antiviral - Synthetic Guanine Analog
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 3 hours
Biliary penetration: Moderate
CSF penetration: High
Lung penetration: High
Urine penetration: High