what is acyclovir?
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Drugs Molecular Weight: 247.189. Acyclovir is an antiviral prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment and prevention of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections (including genital herpes) and for the treatment of varicella zoster virus (VZV) diseases (including shingles and chicken pox).
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Brand Name Zovirax Cream USES: This medication is used to treat  cold sores / fever blisters  (herpes labialis). It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching). Acyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals.
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Zovirax Zovirax (acyclovir) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. Zovirax is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox. Zovirax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Slideshow
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Epivir What is Epivir? Epivir (lamivudine) is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus from multiplying in your body. Epivir is for treating HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
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Description and Brand Names Acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of chickenpox, shingles, herpes virus infections of the genitals (sex organs), the skin, the brain, and mucous membranes (lips and mouth), and widespread herpes virus infections in newborns.Acyclovir is also used to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections.Although acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores (if any) heal faster. Acyclovir may also be used for other virus infections as determined by your doctor.However, it does not work in treating certain virus infections, such as the common cold. Acyclovir is available only with your doctor's prescription.lthough acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores (if any) heal faster. Acyclovir may also be used for other virus infections as determined by your doctor. However, it does not work in treating certain virus infections, such as the common cold.
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Zovirax The most frequent adverse reactions associated with the use of ZOVIRAX® (acyclovir) are headache and nausea. Neurological side effects have also been reported in rare instances. Elderly patients and patients with a history of renal impairment are at increased risk of developing these effects.
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Acyclovir 800 mg Tablets (Generic Zovirax) acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses it treats cold sores around the mouth caused by herpes simplex shingles caused by herpes zoster and chickenpox
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Famciclovir Famciclovir (Famvir®) is a prescription antiviral medication used to treat the following conditions: Shingles in people with normal immune systems. Recurring genital herpes in people with normal immune systems. Recurring cold sores in people with normal immune systems.
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- Acyclovir ointment is also not indicated for the prevention of recurrent herpes infections. Acyclovir ointment is a prescription ointment that is applied directly to genital herpes lesions and may lessen the duration of the symptoms associated with an initial outbreak.
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Herpes Simplex Natural Treatments Acyclovir- Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) suppressive therapy 500 mg of Valtrex daily.
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Herpetic Whitlow Treatment & Management Herpetic whitlow is a self-limited disease. Treatment most often is directed toward symptomatic relief. Acyclovir may be beneficial. Studies of clinical efficacy are limited and treatment suggestions are extrapolated from data regarding response of other HSV infections. 1  In primary infections, topical acyclovir 5% has been demonstrated to shorten the duration of symptoms and viral shedding. 2  Oral acyclovir may prevent recurrence.
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What Is Acyclovir (Zovirax)? Acyclovir is the generic name for Zovirax, a prescription medication used to treat certain virus infections. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acyclovir to treat viral infections from the varicella virus that causes chicken pox and shingles, as well as infections from the virus that causes genital herpes.cyclovir is one of the oldest drugs used to treat herpes simplex viruses and remains the first line of treatment for these infections. However, research shows that acyclovir is not as effective as it used to be.
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- Acyclovir is an antiviral medication available by prescription only. Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of shingles, the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes and the treatment of chickenpox.
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- ZOVIRAX is the brand name for acyclovir, a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpesviruses. ZOVIRAX (acyclovir) Capsules, Tablets, and Suspension are formulations for oral administration. Each capsule of ZOVIRAX contains 200 mg of acyclovir and the inactive ingredients corn starch, lactose, magnesium stearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
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Acyclovir Your child needs to take the medicine called acyclovir (say: ay-sye-kloe-veer). This information sheet explains what acyclovir does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine. Acyclovir is a type of medicine called an antiviral. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain types of viruses. You may hear acyclovir called by its brand name, Zovirax®. Acyclovir comes in tablet, suspension and injectable forms.
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[17] New Drugs â Famciclovir (FamvirÂ®) and Valacyclovir (ValtrexÂ®), Torsemide (DemadexÂ®), Etodolac (UltradolÂ®), Naltrexone Famciclovir (Famvir®) and Valacyclovir (Valtrex®) Both are new antiherpesviral prodrugs (in the same class as acyclovir). Indication: Acute herpes zoster in the immunocompetent host. (Their role in genital herpes will be discussed in a future Therapeutics Letter). Mechanism of Action: Reduce viral replication by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.
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What Is Valtrex (Valacyclovir)? Valtrex is the brand name for valacyclovir, an antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In adults, it’s prescribed for shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores around the mouth, and to help lessen the effects of genital herpes.: The pharmacologic effects of Valtrex (valacyclovir) vary depending on the indication for use. Valtrex is an antiviral medication indicated for the treatment and control of infections caused by herpes viruses in adults and children, including genital herpes, cold sores, shingles and chickenpox.
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- Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug.
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Pharm - 40,42,43 The nurse is administering acyclovir (Zovirax) and recalls that it's considered the drug of choice for treatment of which viral infection? Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) aka The Herps When administering ganciclovir (Cytovene), the nurse keeps in mind that the main doese-limiting toxicity for this drug is which condition?
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Acyclovir IV Infusion Acyclovir is an antiviral drug active against herpes viruses. Acyclovir Injection is a formulation for intravenous administration. Acyclovir Injection is a sterile solution containing acyclovir 25 mg/mL. Acyclovir Injection is available in 20 mL and 40 mL vials, with each mL containing acyclovir sodium equivalent to 25 mg acyclovir.
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Acyclovir for Cold Sores: The FDA Approved Medication Zovirax for Cold Sores. (Side Note: Acyclovir is the generic name for Zovirax and both will be used alternately in the rest of the article.) Zovirax is effective in cold sores mainly because Acyclovir has the ability to prevent the herpes simplex virus from replicating and thereby promoting faster healing.
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Zovirax Ointment Acyclovir ointment, USP 5% is indicated in the management of initial genital herpes and in limited non-life-threatening mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients.
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Description and Brand Names Acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of chickenpox, shingles, herpes virus infections of the genitals (sex organs), the skin, the brain, and mucous membranes (lips and mouth), and widespread herpes virus infections in newborns.Acyclovir is also used to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections.Although acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores (if any) heal faster. Acyclovir may also be used for other virus infections as determined by your doctor.cyclovir is also used to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections. Although acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores (if any) heal faster. Acyclovir may also be used for other virus infections as determined by your doctor.
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acyclovir Definition of acyclovir. : a cyclic synthetic nucleoside C8H11N5O3 used especially to treat the symptoms of chicken pox, shingles, and the genital form of herpes simplex.
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Valacyclovir and Acyclovir for Suppression of Shedding of Herpes Simplex Virus in the Genital Tract Valacyclovir exhibits better oral absorption and higher, more prolonged serum concentrations than oral acyclovir. The efficacy of valacyclovir and acyclovir on genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) shedding was assessed in a double-blind, 3-period crossover trial.
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Antiviral drug The first successful antiviral, acyclovir, is a nucleoside analogue, and is effective against herpesvirus infections. The first antiviral drug to be approved for treating HIV, zidovudine (AZT), is also a nucleoside analogue.