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Valacyclovir & Famciclovir

Valacyclovir & Famciclovir
  • Valcyclovir is a prodrug of acyclovir
  • Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir
  • They are administered orally
– Treat nerve pain associated with herpes zoster infection – Herpes Simplex Virus infections
  • Mechanisms of action are similar to acyclovir.
  • Associated with headaches, dizziness, GI upset, and diarrhea