Valtrex

Drug name: Valtrex

The commercial name of the medication may differ from the brand one. Generic Valtrex manufactured by Cipla is available under commercial name Valcivir.

Therapeutic actions: Valtrex is antiviral remedy. Valtrex contains the active ingredients valacyclovir that after hepatic metabolism is turned into acyclovir. However, the bioavailability reaches nearly 55%. Valtrex possesses specific inhibiting activity against Herpes simplex type 1 and 2, Varicella zoster, Epstein-Barr virus. Valtrex works by inhibiting the synthesis of viral DNA resulting making viral unable to multiply.

Indications: Valtrex is indicated in the following conditions:

Shingles (herpes zoster)
Chickenpox.
Cold sores (herpes labialis)
Genital herpes
Cytomegalovirus
Epstein-Barr virus
Prophylaxis of Cytomegalovirus disease that may follow organ transplantation.

Contraindications and cautions: Valtrex should not be used in the following conditions:

Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the medication active ingredients( acyclovir or valacyclovir)
Impaired immune system
Dehydration
Concomitant HIV/AIDS treatment
Dehydration
Bone marrow transplantation
Kidney diseases
Depression

Valtrex does not prevent the spread of herpes and it is advised to wash your hands thoroughly before and after each meal.

Valtrex Side effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Valtrex will experience it or any other.

CNS: Hallucinations, anxiety, aggression, confusion, vision and speech problems, unusual weakness
Digestive system: Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting
Allergic reaction: swelling, hives, difficulty breathing and etc.
Other: nasal congestion, sore throat weight gain, pail yellow skin, dark urine

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Valtrex, please read the information provided with Valtrex or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Valtrex. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Valtrex may interact with the following medicines:

Methotrexate or Trexal
NSAID's like diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin and others
Aspirin, Acetaminophen
Lithium medication like Lithobid and etc.
Antiviral medication cidofovir, adefovir and etc.
Cancer treatment tretionin, oxaliplatin, carmustine, cisplatin and others
Organ transplant medicine like sirolimus, tacrolimus
Ulcer medicine mesalamine, sulfasalazine
Last generation antibiotics like amphotericin B, amikacin, bacitracin, kanamycin, vancomycin

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Valtrex with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.