Valacyclovir and TTP/HUS
Result of checking the interaction of drug Valacyclovir and disease TTP/HUS for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Cases of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremia have been reported in patients with advanced HIV disease and in allogeneic bone marrow transplant and renal transplant recipients given valacyclovir 8 g/day during clinical trials. Although a causal relationship has not been established, therapy with valacyclovir should be administered cautiously in immunocompromised patients.
- "Product Information. Valtrex (valacyclovir)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Generic Name: valacyclovir
Brand Name: Valtrex
Synonyms: ValACYclovir