Valtrex (Valacyclovir HCl) is the newest drug on the market that is used to treat herpes. The herpes virus presents itself in several different ways. Probably the most common form of herpes is the common cold sore or fever blister. …
Genital herpes is a disease caused by Herpes Simplex-2 virus (HSV-2) and Herpes Simplex-1 virus (HSV-1). These viruses belong to the same group of viruses which causes chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis and cold sores. Genital herpes is a recurring disease, which …
Valtrex is an antiviral used to treat herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older. Previously approved for treating genital herpes and herpes zoster (shingles). The first oral treatment approved for this indication. * Recommended …
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS), in some cases resulting in death, has occurred in patients with advanced HIV disease and also in allogeneic bone marrow transplant and renal transplant recipients participating in clinical trials of VALTREX at doses of …
Frequently reported adverse events in clinical trials of VALTREX in healthy patients are listed in Tables 4 and 5.
Table 4. Incidence (%) of Adverse Events in Herpes Zoster Study Populations
Adverse Event…