Therapy for herpesviral infections (HSV and VZV) including encephalitis.
Prophylaxis of herpesviral infections if recurrent disease or immunocompromised.
For oral indications, valacyclovir is the pro-drug, which is more bioavailable with more convenient dosing.
IV Administration: Give over at least 60 min in D5W or NS; maximum concentration 10mg/mL
OPEN BENEFIT (PO): No prescribing restrictions
Antimicrobial class: Antiviral. Nucleoside analogue.
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 3 hours
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic