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valacyclovir

Pronunciation

/ˌvæləˈsaɪkloʊvɪər/

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At a Glance

Generic name: valacyclovir

Brand names: Valtrex

Therapeutic class: Antiviral (nucleoside analog prodrug of acyclovir)

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