Valacyclovir

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In pharmacology and virology, valacyclovir (Valtrex)is "a prodrug of acyclovir; 53% of oral dose excreted as acyclovir in the urine; a 200-400% improvement on acyclovir; used in the management of HSV and VZV infections and the prophylaxis of HCMV infections; RN given refers to the monohydrochloride L-valine isomer."[1]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Valacyclovir (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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