Is Valavir an antibiotic or a steroid? What is it used for?
Valavir is neither an antibiotic nor a corticosteroid. It is an antiviral medicine and acts against viruses. It is effective against herpes simplex virus (chickenpox, cold sores, and genital herpes), varicella zoster virus (shingles), and cytomegalovirus (CMV). Valavir prevents the occurrence of CMV infection and disease after organ transplant.