Famciclovir
Overview
Famciclovir is antiviral agent. Famciclovir is a diacetyl ester prodrug of 6-deoxy penciclovir, an acyclic guanosine derivative. Famciclovir is active against herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, varicella zoster virus and hepatitis B virus.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Famciclovir's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 250 mg | 250 (250) | 12 hourly | PO | Suppression of Recurrent Genital Herpes should be given for 1 year. |
| 500 mg | 500 (500) | 12 hourly | PO | For recurrent orolabial or genital herpes simplex infection,should be given for 7 days. |
| 250 to 750 mg | 500 (500) | 24 hourly | PO | For herpes zoster infection. |
| 1000 mg | 1000 (1000) | 12 hourly | PO | For Recurrent Genital Herpes |
| 1500 mg | 1500 (1500) | As recommended. | PO | Recurrent Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores) |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Famciclovir is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Famciclovir is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Famciclovir
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