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Valarux
Valacyclovir
Description:
Valacyclovir (Valarux) is an antiviral medication that is used to treat infections with herpes zoster (shingles), herpes simplex genitalis (genital herpes) & herpes labialis (cold sores). It is a pro-drug, being converted in vivo to Acyclovir.
Valacyclovir (Valarux) is an antiviral medication that is used to treat infections with herpes zoster (shingles), herpes simplex genitalis (genital herpes) & herpes labialis (cold sores). It is a pro-drug, being converted in vivo to Acyclovir.
Indications:
Adult Patients: 1. Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) 2. Genital Herpes
Adult Patients: 1. Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) 2. Genital Herpes
- Initial Herpes
- Treatment of recurrent episodes in immunocompetent patients
- Chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes in immunocompetent or HIV-infected patients
- Reduction of transmission of genital herpes
Mode of Action:
Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. 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. Valacyclovir is a nucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor. Valacyclovir hydrochloride demonstrates antiviral activity against Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) and Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV).
Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. 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. Valacyclovir is a nucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor. Valacyclovir hydrochloride demonstrates antiviral activity against Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) and Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV).
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