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Brand Name: Valtrex
Manufactured: GlaxoSmithKline
Active Ingradients: Valacyclovir hydrochloride
Therapeutic actions: Valtrex is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.
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FORM |
Q-TY |
PRICE |
ORDER |
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| Valtrex 500mg |
Tablet |
10 |
62.69 $ |
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| Valtrex 500mg |
Tablet |
42 |
241.82 $ |
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Name: Valacyclovir
Dosage:500mg
Shape and color of the pill may difer from image
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$69.92
20 Tabs
$3.50 pill
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$118.10
40 Tabs
$2.95 pill
+2 Bonus |
$172.27
60 Tabs
$2.87 pill
+4 Bonus |
$223.79
80 Tabs
$2.80 pill
+6 Bonus |
$434.70
160 Tabs
$2.72 pill
+12 Bonus |
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What is it used for?
Valtrex tablets belong to a group of medicines called antivirals.
Valtrex tablets are used to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease, following solid organ transplantation. CMV is another type of herpes virus. It can cause symptoms similar to glandular fever (high temperature, sore throat and swollen glands). Valtrex tablets can help prevent CMV infection and herpes simplex infections.
Contraindications and cautions:
Do not take Valtrex if you are allergic to valacyclovir or acyclovir (Zovirax). Before taking Valtrex, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
• HIV/AIDS;
• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
• if you have had a kidney or bone marrow transplant.
This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. However, herpes virus can be passed from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. Valtrex passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take Valtrex without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding or pregnant a baby.
Side effects:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever;
• pain in your lower back;
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• drowsiness, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting;
• swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath;
• confusion, agitation, aggression, hallucinations, trouble concentrating;
• feeling shaky or unsteady;
• problems with speech or vision; or
• seizure (convulsions).
Less serious side effects may include:
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;
• headache, dizziness, tired feeling;
• joint pain;
• menstrual pain;
• mild skin rash; or
• stuffy nose, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
Interactions:
Valtrex can be harmful to the kidneys, and these effects are increased when it is used together with other medicines that can harm the kidneys. Before taking Valtrex, tell your doctor if you are also using:
• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexal);
• pain or arthritis medicines such as aspirin (Anacin, Excedrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others;
• medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis, such as mesalamine (Pentasa) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);
• medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection, such as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf);
• IV antibiotics such as amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet), amikacin (Amikin), bacitracin (Baci-IM), capreomycin (Capastat), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), streptomycin, or vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);
• antiviral medicines such as adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir); or
• cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid).
You may need dose adjustments or special tests when taking any of these medications together with Valtrex.
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