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Brand Name : Famvir
Generic Name : Famciclovir

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Famciclovir is an antiviral drug which is active against the Herpes viruses, including herpes simplex 1 and 2 (cold sores and genital herpes) and varicella-zoster ( shingles and chicken pox). It inhibits the replication of viral DNA that is necessary in order for viruses to reproduce themselves. Famciclovir is actually a "prodrug," in that it is not active directly against viruses. Instead, famciclovir is converted to penciclovir in the body, and it is the penciclovir that is active against the viruses. (Penciclovir also is available as a topical and intravenous medication.) Famciclovir is active against the same viruses as acyclovir but has a longer duration of action. Therefore, it can be taken fewer times each day. Famciclovir was approved for use by the FDA in 1994. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking famciclovir, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to famciclovir, penciclovir cream (Denavir), acyclovir (Zovirax), any other medications, or lactose. tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplement, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take, especially probenecid (Benemid). tell your doctor if you have or have ever had problems with your immune system, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS); galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption (inherited conditions where the body is not able to tolerate lactose); or kidney or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking famciclovir, call your doctor. you should know that famciclovir may make you drowsy, dizzy, confused, or disoriented. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Famciclovir may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms or those listed in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section above are severe or do not go away: headache; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea or loose stools; gas; stomach pain; tiredness; rash; itching; painful menstrual periods. If you experience any of the following side effects, call your doctor immediately: pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on famciclovir
  • Shingles - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    There is no cure for shingles , but treatment may shorten the length of illness and prevent complications . Treatment options ...include: Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir , or...
  • Genital Herpes - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    The goal of treatment for genital herpes is to provide relief from the discomfort of herpes sores and to reduce the time it takes ...Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir ...
  • Viral Tests ( WebMD )
    A viral test is done to find infection - causing viruses . Viruses are one of the smallest organisms ...be helpful include taking some medicines, such as acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), or...
  • Herpes Tests ( WebMD )
    Herpes testing is done to detect the presence of the herpes simplex virus ( HSV ). An HSV infection can cause small , painful ...sore. Taking antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir ,

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