Valtrex [Valacyclovir Hydrochloride] is a prescription antiviral drug that is used in the treatment of the signs and symptoms of infections caused by herpes in adults and children. It is effective in curing symptoms such as genital herpes, shingles, cold sores and chicken pox. This medication is prescribed to treat chickenpox only in children who are above the age of 2 years and cold sores in those who are above the age of 12 years.
How to use
Valtrex [Valacyclovir Hydrochloride] should be administered exactly as has been prescribed by the doctor. This is an oral drug and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Drinking plenty of fluids in the form of water and juices is recommended while treatment is going on. This medication should be administered as soon as the first outbreak of infection occurs to allow it to be the most effective. Waiting for more than 72 hours to start treatment may make the drug less effective. Dosage will depend on the severity of the patient’s condition, age and response to therapy.
It is very important that this drug be administered till the full course is completed and not stopped abruptly when the apparent symptoms of infection go away as that could cause a relapse.
Side Effects
Valtrex [Valacyclovir Hydrochloride] may cause several side effects in some patients such as nausea, stomach pain, sore throat, stuffy nose, weight gain, drowsiness, decrease in urination, yellowing of the skin, fever, seizure, weakness, fainting, etc. The doctor should be consulted immediately if any of these occur and his advice strictly followed.
Drug Interaction
Valtrex [Valacyclovir Hydrochloride] may cause certain drug interactions when taken in combination with other medications such as follows: lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); pain or arthritis medicines such as aspirin (Anacin, Excedrin), diclofenac (Voltaren), acetaminophen (Tylenol), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others; medications meant for preventing organ transplant rejection, such as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf); antiviral medications such as adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir); methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexal); medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis, such as sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) or mesalamine (Pentasa); IV antibiotics such as amphotericin B (Amphotec, Fungizone, AmBisome, Abelcet), bacitracin (Baci-IM), capreomycin (Capastat), amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), streptomycin, kanamycin (Kantrex), or vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled); cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), Gliadel), carmustine (BiCNU), cisplatin (Platinol), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), ifosfamide (Ifex), streptozocin (Zanosar), plicamycin (Mithracin), or tretinoin (Vesanoid).
Uses
Valtrex [Valacyclovir Hydrochloride] is used in the treatment of cold sores, shingles and genital herpes, infections which are caused due to herpes. It is also prescribed as a preventive measure for herpes for all people including HIV+ patients.
Storage
Valtrex [Valacyclovir Hydrochloride] should be kept out of reach of children and pets. It should be stored at room temperature.
Precaution
The doctor should be aware of whether a patient has a weak immune system, HIV or AIDS or has had a bone marrow transplant before prescribing Valtrex [Valacyclovir Hydrochloride].
While treatment for herpes is going on sexual intercourse with partner is forbidden.
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