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Famciclovir

Famciclovir

Spectrum Of Activity

General Information

  • Herpes zoster, Shingles
  • Recurrent genital herpes simplex
  • Recurrent genital herpes simplex, Suppression
  • Recurrent herpes simplex labialis

Monitor for evidence of penciclovir toxicity in patients receiving concomitant probenecid.

Monitor renal function in elderly patients.

Common

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fatigue

Serious

  • Neutropenia
  • ALT/SGPT level raised
  • Aspartate aminotransferase serum level raised

No significant interactions

Antimicrobial class: Antiviral, Nucleoside analog

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2.3 hours

Precautions: Acute renal failure has been reported in patients with underlying renal disease following inappropriately high doses for level of renal function; dose reduction recommended.