Famciclovir - Antiviral Medication for Herpes

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What is famciclovir used for?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is famciclovir? Famciclovir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. Famciclovir is sometimes used in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who develop herpes outbreaks around the mouth, genitals, or anal area.

Is famciclovir safe?

The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses. Famciclovir is an oral drug used to treat or prevent outbreaks caused by herpes viruses. Learn about side effects, warnings, dosage, and more.

Is famciclovir a generic?

Famciclovir is marketed under the trade name Famvir ( Novartis ). Famciclovir was patented in 1983 and approved for medical use in 1994. In 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of famciclovir.

What information is available on famciclovir?

More information is available on famciclovir including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) as well as other useful information.

Is famciclovir antiviral?

The antiviral effect of orally administered famciclovir has been demonstrated in several animal models: this effect is due to in vivo conversion to penciclovir. Penciclovir targets virus-infected cells where it is rapidly converted into penciclovir- triphosphate (mediated via virus-induced thymidine kinase).

How does famciclovir affect the body?

Effects on ability to drive and use machines. Patients who experience dizziness, somnolence, confusion or other central nervous system disturbances while taking famciclovir should refrain from driving or operating machinery. Carcinogenicity, genotoxicity and effects on fertility.

What Is Famciclovir

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Famciclovir Information

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