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Prescription only Prescribed for CMV Infection, CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis. Ganciclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this comparison guide. "> Prescription only Prescribed for CMV Infection, CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis. Ganciclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Prescription only Prescribed for CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis. Valcyte may also be used for purposes not listed in this comparison guide. "> Prescription only Prescribed for CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis. Valcyte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Prescription only Valacyclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body. It should be started at the first sign of genital herpes or cold sore symptoms but is not a cure for these conditions. Valacyclovir only needs to be taken twice a day compared with acyclovir which needs to be taken five times a day. Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV), Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host, CMV Prophylaxis, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Herpes Zoster, Multiple Sclerosis, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Varicella-Zoster. Valacyclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this comparison guide. "> Prescription only Valacyclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body. It should be started at the first sign of genital herpes or cold sore symptoms but is not a cure for these... View more Related suggestions CMV Prophylaxis Valganciclovir Cytovene Letermovir Prevymis CytoGam Cytomegalovirus immune globulin More about Ganciclovir More about Valcyte (valganciclovir) More about Valacyclovir Ratings & Reviews Be the first to share your experience with this drug. Valcyte has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. Valacyclovir has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 492 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. Review this drug View all 2 reviews View all 492 reviews Drug Class Purine nucleosides Purine nucleosides Purine nucleosides Side Effects Ganciclovir side effects Valcyte side effects Valacyclovir side effects Generic Availability Lower cost generic Lower cost generic approved Lower cost generic Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance Quantity 10 powder for injection Strength 500 mg Per Unit* $29.80 Cost* $297.99 View all Ganciclovir prices Quantity 88 mL Strength 50 mg/mL Per Unit* $12.80 Cost* $1,126.50 View all Valcyte prices Quantity 30 each Strength 500 mg Per Unit* $2.29 Cost* $68.73 View all Valacyclovir prices Get free Discount Card Get free Discount Card Get free Discount Card Dosage Forms Available Intravenous powder for injection Intravenous solution Oral powder for reconstitution Oral tablet Oral tablet Brand Names Cytovene N/A Valtrex Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. 5.8 hours 4.08 hours 3.1 hours CSA Schedule ** View glossary of
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