Acyclovir Side Effects
Acyclovir, Famciclovir & Valacyclovir
Antiviral medications have proven clinical effectiveness against genital herpes. In this sharepost I provide a snapshot of the three most commonly prescribed medications; Acyclovir (Zovirax), Famciclovir (Famvir) and Valacyclovir (Valtrex).
Acyclovir helps to prevent the herpes virus from spreading to other cells. It is used in the treatment of genital herpes, but also chickenpox and shingles. Acyclovir is available as tablets, capsules, an ointment, a suspension or as an injection. In ointme...
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...medical conditions are at higher risk for pneumonia if they have chickenpox. Oxygen and intravenous acyclovir are key treatments for this condition. Pneumonia that is caused by varicella can... Read more »
Medications
This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »
This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »
This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »
This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »
...sirolimus) drugs that worsen kidney problems (e.g., acyclovir, aminoglycoside antibiotics... Read more »
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