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Use in pregnancy appears to be safe. [2] It is a prodrug, which works after being converted to aciclovir in a person's body. [2] Valaciclovir was patented in 1987 and came into medical use in 1995. [3] [4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [5] It is available as a generic medication. [6]
When used during pregnancy, it causes birth defects in some animals. [3] Valganciclovir is the L-valyl ester of ganciclovir and works when broken down into ganciclovir by the intestine and liver. [3] Valganciclovir was approved for medical use in 2001. [4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [5]
When orally administered, peak plasma concentration occurs after 1–2 hours. According to the Biopharmaceutical Classification System, aciclovir is a Class III drug, i.e., soluble with low intestinal permeability. [48] Aciclovir has a high distribution rate; protein binding is reported to range from 9 to 33%. [49]
The tests were manufactured by Universal Meditech, Inc., which notified the FDA that it has stopped all operations.
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Famciclovir is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability.
Brivudine is used for the treatment of herpes zoster in adult patients. It is taken orally once daily, in contrast to aciclovir, valaciclovir and other antivirals. [1] A study has found that it is more effective than aciclovir, but this has been disputed because of a possible conflict of interest on part of the study authors.