Antimicrobials
Valacyclovir

Valacyclovir

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Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Therapy for herpes viral infections (HSV and VZV). Not for CMV (cytomegalovirus).

Prophylaxis of herpes viral infections if recurrent disease or immunocompromised.

Follow serum creatinine.

  • GI upset

  • Headache

  • Increased ALT/AST

  • Nasopharyngitis

Mycophenolate can increase valacyclovir/acyclovir concentration

May diminish efficacy of zoster or varicella vaccine