Drug
Uses
FAMVIR
is an antiviral used in the treatment of shingles or
in certain cases, genital herpes.
General
Information
This
database does not contain every known side effect, adverse
effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about
your medicines, talk to your health care provider. This
information is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
When
you take FAMVIR, it is absorbed into your bloodstream,
and then converted into another drug called penciclovir.
A virus infects the cells and begins to multiply over
and over again, making new viruses. Penciclovir stops
the herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 from multiplying,
which may reduce the symptoms of the outbreak and helps
sores to heal faster.
How
Taken
This
medicine is taken by mouth exactly as prescribed. FAMVIR
is most effective if taken as soon as herpes is noticed.
For best results, space the doses at equal intervals
throughout the day (and night if directed by your doctor).
This will help ensure an even level of drug in the body
at all times. Do not increase your dose or take this
more often than directed. Your condition will not improve
faster but the risk of side effects may be increased.
Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve
or worsens.
Possible
Side Effects
Headache
nausea diarrhea fatigue If any of these effects continue
or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your
doctor if you experience: vomiting, skin rash, confusion,
stiffness. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings/Precautions
Tell
your doctor if you have: kidney disease allergies. FAMVIR
should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This
medication may appear in breast milk. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding. Caution is advised in the elderly.
Overdose
For
emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For
non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison
control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug
Interactions
Tell
your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription
medication you may take including: probenecid digoxin.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
Missed
Dose
Try
to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss
a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it
if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Keep
this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Store FAMVIR at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do
not store in the bathroom.
Pregnancy/Nursing
This
medicine should not be used during pregnancy. If you
suspect that you may be pregnant, talk to your doctor.
For nursing mothers, it is unknown whether atorvastatin
calcium is excreted in the breast milk. It is advised
not to breast-feed while taking this medication.
More
Information
For
more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or
health care provider.
Disclaimer
This
drug information is for your information purposes only,
it is not intended that this information covers all
uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or
adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose,
it should not be construed as containing specific instructions
for any particular patient. VastRX disclaims
all responsibility for the accuracy of, and reliability
of this information, and or any consequences arising
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