Famvir
famciclovir
Famvir is helpful in treating patients suffering from Herpes zoster and Herpes simplex. The oral anti viral medication is useful for curing and suppression of recurrent genital Herpes, and Herpes viral infection in AIDS patients. Famvir helps in relieving the bladder and urinary tract spasms.
Famvir is also useful for curing,
- Urine urgency
- Urine leakage
- Difficult urination
- Urine incontinence
- Bed wetting owing to overactive bladder.
Treatment using Famvir should be started early after sensing the first symptoms like tingling, burning sensation, and blisters. Every dose has to be administered along with one big glass of water or with or without food. Famvir administration along with food reduces the stomach upset problems. Whole course should be completed even if you feel better after subsequent doses.
Famvir Treatments
After the initial break of Herpes virus, they can be treated in 1 of the 3 following ways.
Episodic Treatment: In this method 125 mg of Famvir is administered twice daily for 5 days consecutively.
Suppressive Treatment: This treatment helps in curing frequent severe Herpes virus attacks. 250 mg of Famvir is given for 1 year in order to prevent the herpes virus infection.
Treatment for HIV Patients: Famvir is the only oral anti viral treatment for curing genital and orolabial herpes with HIV patients. 500 mg of the drug is administered twice daily for 7 consecutive days.
Drug Administration
Famvir can be taken with or without food however, it is wise to understand that famvir does not stop the spreading of the infection. During the Herpes virus out break it is advisable to avoid sexual contacts or have contact using condoms.
Drug Efficacy
Episodic Treatment: clinical trials proved that Famvir significantly relieved all the symptoms of the infection. Symptoms like burning, itching, tenderness, etc were reduced in a short span.
Suppressive Treatment: People who administer Famvir twice daily did not experience any herpes virus outbreak for a whole year.
Precautions
Certain medical conditions interact with Famvir and hence it is wise to inform your doctor regarding any of the conditions that applies to you. Inform your doctor even if you are pregnant or breast feeding for adjusting the dose according to your body requirements. Inform your doctor even if you take any alternative medication, dietary supplement, non prescription medicine, etc. Inform the doctor if you suffer from food or any medicine allergies. Avoid the drug if you experience any kidney dysfunction.
Side Effects of Famvir
Some person can experience allergic reactions like,
- Breathing difficulty
- Closing of throat
- Swelling of lips, tongue, face
Other minor side effects include,
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Tingling in your hands, feet
- Itching sensation.
