Acyclovir versus valacyclovir for herpes virus in children and pregnant women a review of the clinical evidence and guidelines
Although acyclovir has traditionally been seen as the drug of choice in pregnancy and pediatrics, valacyclovir has the benefit of decreased dosing frequency and potential increased compliance as a result. This report aims to review recent evidence and relevant practice guidelines on the comparative...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Ottawa (ON)
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
5 September 2014, 2014
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| Series: | Rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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| Summary: | Although acyclovir has traditionally been seen as the drug of choice in pregnancy and pediatrics, valacyclovir has the benefit of decreased dosing frequency and potential increased compliance as a result. This report aims to review recent evidence and relevant practice guidelines on the comparative effectiveness of acyclovir and valacyclovir in children with chickenpox and in pregnant women with Herpes Simplex Virus infections, chickenpox and shingles |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (22 pages) illustrations |