Famciclovir
Famciclovir Information

About Famciclovir

Famciclovir is antiviral agent. Famciclovir is a diacetyl ester prodrug of 6-deoxy penciclovir, an acyclic guanosine derivative. Famciclovir is active against herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, varicella zoster virus and hepatitis B virus.

Indications

Famciclovir is primarily indicated in conditions like Genital herpes, Herpes simplex infections, Herpes zoster, Recuurent infection, Treatment of herpes zoster, Varicella zoster infections.

Contraindication

Famciclovir

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Famciclovir, which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Hallucinations, Granulocytopenia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Famciclovir are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Fever, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Confusion, Jaundice, Hallucination, Dyspepsia, Nausea and vomiting, Confusion, Skin rashes, dizziness, dyspepsia.

Warnings

Famciclovir should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing kidney disease or if have any allergy. Caution is advised in the elderly.This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.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.