Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat infections with herpes zoster (shingles), herpes simplex genitalis (genital herpes), and herpes labialis (cold sores). Valtrex is available in generic form. It is taken as caplets that may be taken with or without food.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Gastrique. Gastrique is caramelized sugar, deglazed with vinegar, used as a flavoring for sauces. To this a little fond may be added. It is used to flavor sauces such as tomato sauce, savory fruit sauces, and other sweet and sour sauces such as the classic orange sauce for duck Ã  l'orange.
What is being tested? Gastrin is a hormone produced by G-cells in the stomach. It regulates the production of acid in the stomach during the digestive process. This test measures the amount of gastrin in the blood to help evaluate an individual with recurrent peptic ulcers and/or other serious abdominal symptoms.