famciclovir(Famvir)
Nucleoside analog antiviral (guanosine prodrug)
Pronunciation
/fæmˈsaɪkloʊvɪr/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- famciclovir
- Brand names
- Famvir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside analog antiviral (guanosine prodrug)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Start as soon as symptoms begin (tingling/burning) for best benefit.
- Take with or without food.
- Drink plenty of water.
- For cold sores, single 1500 mg dose works best at first prodrome.
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Sources
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