Famciclovir

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Virustatic.

Half-life
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2 h

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)
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Nucleoside analogue, easily absorbable precursor of penciclovir. Is converted into penciclovir in the organism.

Indication
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Herpes zoster virus, also effective for herpes simplex infections.

Limited indication
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Herpes zoster generalisatus, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, zoster encephalitis (lack of clinical experience).

Pregnancy/nursing period
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Contraindicated.

Dosage and method of use
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  • 3 times/day 250 mg p.o. over 7 days.
  • Dose reduction depending on creatinine clearance: 30-59 ml/min. 2 times/day 250 mg p.o.; < 30 ml/min: once/day 250 mg p.o.

Undesirable effects
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Headache, abdominal pain, nausea, creatinine surge.

Interactions
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s. Table 1.

Contraindication
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Pat. < 18 years, immunocompromised patients < 25 years (insufficient data!), Pat > 50 years. (limited experience, insufficient data).

Preparations
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Famvir, Famvir Zoster

Note(s)
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Remember! The tablets should be taken with sufficient liquid!

Tables
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Main interactions of Famciclovir

Anti-inflammatories, non-steroidal

Famciclovir mirror ↑

Cimetidine

Famciclovir mirror ↑

Digoxin

Digoxin level ↑

Furosemide

Famciclovir mirror ↑

Penicillin

Famciclovir mirror ↑

Probenecid

Famciclovir mirror ↑

Theophylline

Famciclovir mirror ↑

Thiazide diuretics

Famciclovir mirror ↑

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020