Varicella zoster virus infection: Which Medications Are Safest? (45 Drugs Compared)
Boost Your Natural Energy & Metabolism
Mitolyn — 6 exotic plants to unlock your body's fat-burning power. 90-day guarantee.
45 medications are used for Varicella zoster virus infection, with 452 combined adverse event reports. The most reported drugs for Varicella zoster virus infection are ACYCLOVIR and VALACYCLOVIR.
452
Total Reports
45
Drugs Used
All Medications for Varicella zoster virus infection Ranked by Safety Reports
| Drug | Brand | Reports | Deaths (all) | Hosp. (all) | Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACYCLOVIR | Acyclovir | 335 | 2,057 | 6,095 | 14.5% |
| VALACYCLOVIR | Valacyclovir Hydrochloride | 69 | 812 | 6,169 | 6.2% |
| GANCICLOVIR | Ganciclovir | 50 | 1,469 | 1,735 | 29.4% |
| FOSCARNET | Foscarnet Sodium | 20 | 605 | 608 | 29.4% |
| METHYLPREDNISOLONE | Medroloan II SUIK | 10 | 12,828 | 26,552 | 20.1% |
| PREDNISOLONE | Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate | 9 | 13,159 | 32,883 | 16.3% |
| VALGANCICLOVIR | VALGANCICLOVIR | 8 | 1,274 | 3,092 | 16.1% |
| PREDNISONE | prednisone | 7 | 22,555 | 57,772 | 14.2% |
| AMPHOTERICIN B | Amphotericin B | 5 | 4,777 | 3,790 | 44.2% |
| GABAPENTIN | Gabapentin | 5 | 11,101 | 16,499 | 14.9% |