Valtrex

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf antiviral drug
gptkbp:approvalYear 1995
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:ATCCode J05AB11
gptkbp:CASNumber 124832-27-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C13H20N6O4
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to acyclovir
hypersensitivity to valacyclovir
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2.5-3.3 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
gptkbp:form gptkb:tablet
oral suspension
gptkbp:genericName gptkb:valacyclovir
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Valtrex
gptkbp:KEGGID D02341
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits viral DNA polymerase
gptkbp:MedlinePlusID a699032
gptkbp:metabolism gptkb:acyclovir
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B
gptkbp:prescribes treatment of cold sores
reduction of transmission of genital herpes
suppression of recurrent genital herpes
treatment of chickenpox in children
treatment of herpes labialis
treatment of herpes zoster
treatment of shingles
gptkbp:prescriptionRequired yes
gptkbp:PubChem_CID CHEMBL1433
135398744
DB00577
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
dizziness
headache
rash
gptkbp:storage room temperature
gptkbp:UNII 61HXD2BB9L
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:herpes_simplex_virus
gptkb:varicella_zoster_virus
shingles
genital herpes
herpes zoster
cold sores
gptkbp:usedInImmunocompromisedPatients yes
gptkbp:usedInPediatrics yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:valacyclovir
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6