Basic Information On Famvir
Famvir is an anti-viral drug. It is also referred to as guanine analogue. It is used in treating several infections caused by herpes-virus. In immune-deficient adults it is used in the treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores) which is recurring in nature. It is also used in the treatment as well as suppressive therapy of recurring genital herpes. In adults who are HIV infected, the drug is indicated in treating recurring genital and recurring orolabial herpes. It is also used in the treatment of shingles which is referred to as herpes zoster. Brand or generic Famvir gets metabolized into a compound that acts against cells infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), HSV-2 and varicella zoster virus (VZV).
Precautions / Side Effects For Famvir
Side effects of Famvir may include diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, mild rashes or itching on the skin, tingly feeling, numbness and confusion. If these side effects prolong or worsen, then consult your physician. You must seek medical attention if you experience any allergic reactions upon administering Famciclovir, such as hives, swelling on the face, throat, tongue or lips and difficulty in breathing. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of the drug, then do not administer the drug in any form.
Famciclovir may affect your thinking and concentration. Impairment of reactions and/or thinking is another side effect of the drug. Therefore, be careful while carrying out activities that require alertness or attention. Let your physician know if you have any pre-existing medical conditions. These may include weak immunity (or immune system), kidney disease, severe lactase insufficiency, glucose-galactose mal-absorption or galactose intolerance. Brand or generic Famvir should be administered by pregnant women or breast feeding women only with the advice of their doctor.
Famvir Dosage
In the treatment of herpes labialis in adults the recommended dose of Famvir is 1500 mg to be administered as a single dose. In the treatment of recurrent genital herpes 1000 mg drug is administered twice only for one day. As a suppressive therapy 250 mg of the drug is administered daily twice. In treating shingles (herpes zoster) 500 mg of the drug is administered every 8 hours for a period of 7 days. In HIV infected patients (adults) the treatment of recurrent genital herpes and orolabial herpes is treated with 500 mg of Famvir drug, daily twice for 7 days.
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