Famciclovir Uses
Famciclovir is used for Herpes Labialis, Genital Herpes Infection, Herpes Zoster
How Famciclovir Works
Famciclovir is converted to penciclovir, which is converted to the triphosphate form. Penciclovir triphosphate selectively inhibits viral DNA polymerase by competing with deoxyguanosine triphosphate.
Common side effects of Famciclovir
Headache, Abdominal Pain, Somnolence, Nausea, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Paresthesia, Vomiting, Flatulence
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