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Valacyclovir Prescription Information
2008-01-30 08:22:00 Why is this medication prescribed? Valacyclovir is used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How should this medicine be ...
Information on Valacyclovir
2008-01-30 08:16:00 Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is an antiviral drug which helps treat genital herpes, shingles, and cold sores. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. It reduces the symptoms of these infections and shortens the length of time you are sick. Precautions Valacyclovir does not cure herpes ...
Valacyclovir Helps Those With Genital Herpes Enjoy Better Sexual Life
2008-01-30 08:15:00 Genital herpes is estimated to infect about 20 percent of the population, with many not really knowing they have been infected by the virus. It caused by one the herpes simplex viruses that also cause fever blisters, typically around the mouth as well as shingles and chicken pos, which are caused by the herpes zoster ...
Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Herpes Treatment
2007-11-14 18:09:00 Valacyclovir (Valtrex) (valacyclovir hydrochloride caplets) Read the Patient Information that comes with Valacyclovir (Valtrex) before you start using it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist ...
Valtrex Valacyclovir Warnings & Precautions
2007-11-14 17:53:00 Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS), in some cases resulting in death, has occurred in patients with advanced HIV disease and also in allogeneic bone marrow transplant and renal transplant recipients participating in clinical trials of VALTREX at doses of 8 grams per day. Dosage reduction is recommended when administering VALTREX to patients with renal impairment ...
Valtrex (Valacyclovir) Side Effects
2007-11-14 17:46:00 Frequently reported adverse events in clinical trials of VALTREX in healthy patients are listed in Tables 4 and 5. Table 4. Incidence (%) of Adverse Events in Herpes Zoster Study Populations Adverse Event VALTREX 1 gram t.i.d. (n = 967) Placebo (n = 195) Nausea 15% 8% Headache 14% 12% Vomiting 6% 3% Dizziness 3% 2% Abdominal pain 3% 2% Table 5. Incidence (%) of Adverse Events in Genital Herpes Study Populations Genital ...
Valacyclovir Caplets Dosage and Administration
2007-11-14 17:38:00 Valacyclovir Caplets may be given without regard to meals. Herpes Zoster: The recommended dosage of Valacyclovir for the treatment of herpes zoster is 1 gram orally 3 times daily for 7 days. Therapy should be initiated at the earliest sign or symptom of herpes zoster and is most effective when started within 48 hours of the ...
Valtrex Valacyclovir Indications
2007-11-14 17:36:00 Herpes Zoster Valtrex Valacyclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes: Valtrex Valacyclovir is indicated for the treatment or suppression of genital herpes in immunocompetent individuals and for the suppression of recurrent genital herpes in HIV-infected individuals. When Valtrex Valacyclovir is used as suppressive therapy in immunocompetent individuals with genital herpes, the risk ...
Valacyclovir Valtrex Clinical Trials
2007-11-14 17:33:00 Herpes Zoster Two randomized double-blind clinical trials in immunocompetent adults with localized herpes zoster were conducted. VALTREX was compared to placebo in patients less than 50 years of age, and to ZOVIRAX in patients greater than 50 years of age. All patients were treated within 72 hours ...
Valacyclovir Clinical Pharmacology
2007-11-14 17:30:00 After oral administration, valacyclovir hydrochloride is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and nearly completely converted to acyclovir and L-valine by first-pass intestinal and/or hepatic metabolism. Pharmacokinetics: The pharmacokinetics of valacyclovir and acyclovir after oral administration of VALTREX have been investigated in 14 volunteer studies involving 283 adults. Absorption and Bioavailability: ...
VALTREX (valacyclovir hydrochloride caplets)
2007-11-14 17:28:00 VALTREX (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is the hydrochloride salt of L-valyl ester of the antiviral drug acyclovir (ZOVIRAX® Brand, GlaxoSmithKline). VALTREX Caplets are for oral administration. Each caplet contains valacyclovir hydrochloride equivalent to 500 mg or 1 gram valacyclovir and the inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline ...
Valacyclovir Valtrex Prescription Information
2007-11-14 17:20:00 Why is this medication prescribed? Valacyclovir is used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How should this medicine be ...
Valacyclovir Valtrex helps your body fight the herpes infection
2007-11-14 17:18:00 Genital herpes is a disease caused by Herpes Simplex-2 virus (HSV-2) and Herpes Simplex-1 virus (HSV-1). These viruses belong to the same group of viruses which causes chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis and cold sores. Genital herpes is a recurring disease, which affects over genital area of a man. Penis and scrotum are the prime victims of ...
Valacyclovir Cold Sore Medication Review
2007-11-14 17:13:00 Do you suffer from cold sores? If so, then you certainly want a medicine that can shorten their duration for sure. Well, does Valacyclovir cold sore medication help in this regard? Here’s a review to give you some answers. As a cold sore remedy, Valacyclovir by Glaxo Smith Kline may well be one of the better ... |
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