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Brand Name :
Famvir
Synonyms :
famciclovir
Class :
Antivirals, Other
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Tablet
125 mg
250 mg
500 mg
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect
raloxifene decreases the therapeutic effects of famciclovir by aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibition
>10%:
Headache
Nausea
1-10%:
Diarrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Pruritus
Rash
Paresthesia
Neutropenia
Increased transaminases
Increased bilirubin
Fatigue
<1%:
Confusion
Arthralgia
Hallucinations
Dizziness
Jaundice
Erythema multiforme
Thrombocytopenia
Rigors
Upper RTI
Famciclovir is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.
Pregnancy consideration:
Famciclovir is safe during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding warnings:
The presence of famciclovir in breast milk is unknown.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: famciclovir
Pronounced: fam-cik-lo-vir
Why do we use famciclovir?
Famciclovir belongs to the category of antivirals. It is used to treat acute herpes zoster, herpes labialis, genital herpes, and herpes.