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famcyclovir

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famcyclovir
Famvir® Virology An oral antiviral used to manage acute herpes zoster–shingles and recurrent genital herpes Metabolic route Metabolized in kidney Side effects Headache, nausea


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The severity and duration of an attack of shingles can be significantly reduced by immediate treatment with antiviral drugs, which include acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famcyclovir.
Traditional prescription medications to prevent and treat cold sores include Acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famcyclovir (Famvir).
Acyclovir, famcyclovir, or val acyclovir (medicines that work against herpes viruses) are recommended for persons who are more likely to develop serious disease, including persons with chronic skin or lung disease, otherwise healthy individuals 13 years of age or older, and persons receiving steroid therapy.
 
 
 
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