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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Famciclovir

Famciclovir has 25 Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Famciclovir

USES:
Famciclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats shingles caused by herpes zoster. It also treats outbreaks of herpes simplex that cause cold sores around the mouth, sores around the anus, and genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks of genital herpes, famciclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes.

Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Famciclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, famciclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.

Famciclovir has 13 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood - Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famciclovir

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Famciclovir has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Famciclovir Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Famciclovir Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Famciclovir

Famciclovir Drug-Drug Interactions

Famciclovir has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Famciclovir has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s). Famciclovir has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s). Famciclovir has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Famciclovir has 1 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Famciclovir. Famciclovir Oral Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriouosness level) Contraindication Warnings Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Famciclovir.

Famciclovir has 6 related brands and strengths:

Famciclovir 125 Mg Tab Famciclovir 250 Mg Tab Famciclovir 500 Mg Tab Famvir 125 Mg Tab Famvir 250 Mg Tab Famvir 500 Mg Tab

Famciclovir - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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