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Valacyclovir

Valacyclovir

Spectrum Of Activity

General Information

  • Genital herpes simplex, Initial and recurrent episodes
  • Herpes labialis
  • Herpes zoster, Shingles
  • HIV infection - Recurrent genital herpes, Suppression
  • Recurrent genital herpes simplex, Suppression and transmission reduction
  • Varicella

Monitor for symptomatic improvement, total lesion count; renal function.

Common

  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fatigue

Serious

  • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
  • Aseptic meningitis
  • Encephalopathy
  • Seizure
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Nitisinone
  • Teriflunomide
  • Leflunomide
  • Dichlorphenamide
  • Foscarnet

Antimicrobial class: Antiviral, Nucleoside analog

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 3 hours

Precautions:

  • Acute renal failure may occur; increased risk in patients who are elderly or dehydrated.
  • Dose reduction recommended for patients in renal impairment.
  • Discontinue if CNS reactions occur.
  • Give cautiously to patients who are dehydrated as acyclovir precipitation in renal tubules may occur when solubility (2.5 mg/mL) in intratubular fluid is exceeded.