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Valacyclovir & Famciclovir

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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

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