Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet VALACICLOVIR ARENA 500mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W60087001
- Quantity:
- 10
- Indicated for:
- herpes virus infections
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- valaciclovir (antiviral)
- ATC
- J05AB11 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Direct acting antivirals | Nucleosides and nucleotides excl. reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Precautions:
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication used for the treatment and prevention of infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. It is a prodrug of acyclovir, which is active against viruses by inhibiting viral DNA synthesis, thereby preventing viral replication.
The medication is administered orally, usually two or three times daily, depending on the therapeutic indication and the severity of the infection. The dosage is adjusted based on the patient's age, body weight, and renal function.
Common side effects include nausea, headaches, fatigue, and abdominal discomfort. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as renal failure, confusion, or allergic reactions may occur.
Valacyclovir is an essential medication for managing herpes infections, helping to reduce symptoms, prevent recurrences, and lower the risk of virus transmission.
The medication is administered orally, usually two or three times daily, depending on the therapeutic indication and the severity of the infection. The dosage is adjusted based on the patient's age, body weight, and renal function.
Common side effects include nausea, headaches, fatigue, and abdominal discomfort. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as renal failure, confusion, or allergic reactions may occur.
Valacyclovir is an essential medication for managing herpes infections, helping to reduce symptoms, prevent recurrences, and lower the risk of virus transmission.
General data about VALACICLOVIR ARENA 500mg
- Substance:
- valaciclovir
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W60087001
- Concentration:
- 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 10
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 39.14 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for valaciclovir
- 1000mg
- 250mg
- 500mg
Compensation lists for VALACICLOVIR ARENA 500mg Arena
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- Price
- 39.14 RON
- Copayment
- 19.57 RON
- Patient
- 19.57 RON
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