Medicines/Generics/Valaciclovir (HCl)

Valaciclovir (HCl)

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Overview

A pro-drug of acyclovir, used for herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections of the skin and mucous membranes, It is used for preventing cytomegalovirus diseases following renal transplantation. Non-dose-limiting confusion and hallucinations are the most frequent side effects.

Indications

Valaciclovir (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Herpes simplex, Herpes simplex infections, Herpes zoster, Prevention of cytomegalovirus disease (following renal transplantation), and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Prevention of cytomegalovirus.

Contraindications

Valaciclovir (HCl)

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Valaciclovir (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Thrombocytopenic purpura, Hemolytic uremic syndrome. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Valaciclovir (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea.

Warnings

It should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment and doses should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance. This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

High Risk Groups

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Valaciclovir (HCl) was found.

Storage

No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.