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Use and Dosing

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Herpes labialis (cold sores)

Genital herpes

Herpes zoster (shingles)

Pharyngitis (Acute) [Non-FDA Approved]

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Herpes labialis (cold sores) Valtrex

Chickenpox


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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on CrCl)

Treatment of Herpes labialis (Do not exceed 1 day of treatment)

Treatment of Initial episodes of genital herpes

Treatment of Recurrent genital herpes

Chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent genital herpes

Treatment of herpes zoster

Note: Patients on hemodialysis should receive the recommended dose of valacyclovir after dialysis

Hepatic Dosing Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:B

Breastfeeding: The dosage of valacyclovir in breast milk averages less than 1% of a typical neonate dosage and thus would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breast fed infants. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 30 May 2011). Manufacturer advises caution.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

Valacyclovir

Valtrex

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

Valacyclovir

Valtrex

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability


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Classification

Antimicrobials

Antiviral Agents
Anti-Herpetics/Anti-CMV Agents

Infectious Disease

Antiviral Agents
Anti-Herpetics/Anti-CMV Agents

Pricing

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