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Valaciclovir
Valaciclovir (INN) or valacyclovir (USAN) is an antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex. It is a prodrug, being converted in vivo to aciclovir. It is currently marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Valtrex.
Can Valaciclovir Suppress Recurrent Genital HSV? - herpes simplex virus Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections continue to be a significant problem, particularly in sexually active young adults. After the initial episode of the infection, over 90 percent of pati From American Family Physician,
2/15/99
by Karl Miller
Valaciclovir for Suppression of Recurrent Genital Herpes Infection with genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes significant morbidity for millions of infected persons. Without therapy, more than 90 percent ... From American Family Physician,
1/15/99
by Anne D. Walling
Pharmacogenomics and its applications The Great Paracelsus (Philipus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim-Paracelsus, 1493-1541) is remembered by toxicologists for his famous quote: ... From Medical Laboratory Observer,
3/1/05
by Robert M. White
Lip service - cold sores Stop those embarrassing cold sores before they even start My friend Neil called the night before my birthday to say he wasn't coming to my party. He had a cold sore. "Oh come on, what's the big d From Vegetarian Times,
10/1/00
by Kathryn Drury
Sexually transmitted infections: recent advances There have been many developments concerning sexually transmitted infections in recent years, both troubling and encouraging. The rate of gonorrhea had ... From British Medical Journal,
7/11/98
by Chris Carne
Improving the care of patients with genital herpes - Clinical Review The diagnosis and treatment of genital herpes is discussed. Antiviral drugs can be given for all first occurrences, many of which are caused by herpes simplex type 1 virus. Long-term treatment may be From British Medical Journal,
9/9/00
by Susan Drake
Antiviral drug resistance The development of antiviral drugs has been considered one of the major medical achievements of the 20th century, but it is now apparent that resistance ... From British Medical Journal,
9/5/98
by Deenan Pillay
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