Medications for Herpes Zoster
What is Herpes Zoster:
Herpes zoster, also called shingles, is an infection caused by a herpesvirus (varicella-zoster virus). Herpes zoster results from activation of the virus, which in many instances has remained latent for years following a primary chickenpox infection. Once active, the virus will travel along a nerve to the skin and cause a rash.
Medications to treat Herpes Zoster
The following list of medications are in some way related to, or
used in the treatment of this condition.
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Drug name
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Rx / OTC
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Preg
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CSA
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Alcohol |
Reviews
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Rating
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Popularity
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Valtrex
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Rx
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B
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N
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6 reviews
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8.0
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Generic name: valacyclovir systemic
Drug class:
purine nucleosides
For consumers:
dosage,
interactions,
side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph,
Prescribing Information
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acyclovir
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Rx
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B
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N
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7 reviews
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8.0
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Generic name: acyclovir systemic
Brand name:
Zovirax
Drug class:
purine nucleosides
For consumers:
dosage,
interactions,
side effects
For professionals:
A-Z Drug Facts,
AHFS DI Monograph,
Prescribing Information
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valacyclovir
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Rx
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B
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N
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14 reviews
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8.0
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Generic name: valacyclovir systemic
Brand name:
Valtrex
Drug class:
purine nucleosides
For consumers:
dosage,
interactions,
side effects
For professionals:
A-Z Drug Facts,
AHFS DI Monograph,
Prescribing Information
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famciclovir
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Rx
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B
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N
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5 reviews
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8.0
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Generic name: famciclovir systemic
Brand name:
Famvir
Drug class:
purine nucleosides
For consumers:
dosage,
interactions,
side effects
For professionals:
A-Z Drug Facts,
AHFS DI Monograph,
Prescribing Information
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Famvir
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Rx
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B
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N
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2 reviews
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8.0
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Generic name: famciclovir systemic
Drug class:
purine nucleosides
For consumers:
dosage,
interactions,
side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph,
Prescribing Information
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prednisone
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Rx
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C
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N
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Add review
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10
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Generic name: prednisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage,
interactions,
side effects
For professionals:
A-Z Drug Facts,
AHFS DI Monograph,
Prescribing Information
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Zovirax
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Rx
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B
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N
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2 reviews
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8.0
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Generic name: acyclovir systemic
Drug class:
purine nucleosides
For consumers:
dosage,
interactions,
side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph,
Prescribing Information
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| |
Topics under Herpes Zoster
Learn more about Herpes Zoster
Symptoms and treatments
Mayo Clinic Reference
Legend
| Off Label |
This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
| Prescription Only / Over the Counter |
| Rx |
Prescription Only |
| OTC |
Over the Counter |
| Rx/OTC |
Prescription or Over the Counter |
| Pregnancy |
| A |
Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
| B |
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
| C |
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| D |
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| X |
Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. |
| N |
FDA has not classified the drug. |
| Controlled Substances Act Schedule |
| N |
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
| 1 |
Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
| 2 |
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
| 3 |
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
| 4 |
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
| 5 |
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
| Alcohol |
| X |
Interacts with Alcohol. |
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