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Valaciclovir, also spelled valacyclovir, is an antiviral medication used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex or herpes zoster (shingles). [2] It is also used to prevent cytomegalovirus following a kidney transplant in high risk cases. [2] It is taken by mouth. [2] Common side effects include headache and vomiting. [2]
Other side effects may include infertility and kidney problems. [3] 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]
Common side effects include nausea and diarrhea. [6] Potentially serious side effects include kidney problems and low platelets. [6] Greater care is recommended in those with poor liver or kidney function. [6] It is generally considered safe for use in pregnancy with no harm having been observed. [6] [8] It appears to be safe during breastfeeding.
Hepatotoxicity (from hepatic toxicity) implies chemical-driven liver damage. Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a cause of acute and chronic liver disease caused specifically by medications and the most common reason for a drug to be withdrawn from the market after approval.
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There is little evidence to support the use of antivirals such as aciclovir and valacyclovir although they may reduce initial viral shedding. [ 57 ] [ 58 ] Antivirals are expensive, risk causing resistance to antiviral agents, and (in 1% to 10% of cases) can cause unpleasant side effects . [ 35 ]