Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

Information About Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

About Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

The Medicine Brand VAGACYTE 450MG TAB 2S is manufactured by Panacea Biotec Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Valacyclovir.

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2SX1

Active Ingredients For Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

Valacyclovir 450MG

Diseases List For Which Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Herpes zoster Genital herpes Herpes lalialis

Other Significations For Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

This Medication Valacyclovir is an oral antiviral drug which is active against the herpes viruses It is used to treat infections with herpes zoster shingles herpes simplex genitalis genital herpes and herpes labialis cold sores Valacyclovir inhibits the replication of viral DNA which is necessary for viruses to reproduce themselves Valacyclovir is actually a prodrug in that it is not active itself Rather it is converted to acyclovir Zovirax in the body and it is the acyclovir that is active against the viruses Acyclovir itself is available as a topical oral and intravenous medication Valacyclovir therefore is active against the same viruses as acyclovir but valacyclovir has a longer duration of action than acyclovir and therefore can be taken fewer times each day Valacyclovir was approved for use by the FDA in 1995

Precautions To Be Taken Before Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

Probenecid Benemid and cimetidine Tagamet may reduce the kidneys clearance of valacyclovir leading to higher concentrations in the blood This may lead to side effects of valacyclovir

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

Can We Take Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

Can We Use Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Valacyclovir- Vagacyte 450mg Tab 2s