Valtrex Definition

Valtrex Sentence Examples

• Antiviral pills such as acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir, (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) can cancel an outbreak and help prevent recurrent outbreaks.

• Valacyclovir (Valtrex), used for treatment of diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus and herpes zoster virus.

• As of 2004, two relatively newer drugs for treatment of shingles are valacyclovir (Valtrex) and famciclovir (Famvir), both of which stop the replication of herpes zoster when administered within 72 hours of appearance of the rash.

• The frequency and duration of HSV lesions can be reduced with antiviral therapy, including acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex).

• Valtrex - Perhaps better known for its treatment of the type 2 virus, Valtrex can also be quite effective for the fever blister treatment.