Valacyclovir is a prescription antiviral medication used to treat herpes zoster, genital herpes, and varicella. It is a prodrug of acyclovir designed to improve oral bioavailability, enabling once- or twice-daily dosing. The name combines the drug’s active moiety with a valine ester, reflecting its chemical structure and activation pathway in the body.
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