FAMCICLOVIR

Course overview

FAMCICLOVIR IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF HERPES AND VARICELLA-ZOSTER INFECTIONS. IT IS IN THE CLASS OF NUCLEOSIDE ANALOG ANTIVIRAL DRUGS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE INDICATIONS, ACTION, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR FAMCICLOVIR AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HERPES AND VARICELLA-ZOSTER INFECTIONS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EVENT PROFILE, AND OTHER KEY FACTORS PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM IN THE MANAGEMENT AND CARE OF PATIENTS WITH HERPES AND VARICELLA-ZOSTER INFECTIONS AND RELATED CONDITIONS.