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Zovirax Zovirax - an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms. acyclovir. medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease. trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product.
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- Acyclovir: (Brand name: Zovirax) One of a group of antiviral drugs that acts against the herpes viruses, including: 1  Herpes simplex 1, which causes cold sores. 2  Herpes simplex 2, which causes genital herpes. 3  Varicella-zoster, which causes both chickenpox and shingles.  Epstein-Barr virus, which causes infectious mononucleosis.
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Valtrex Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the body fight the infection. Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, or chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old. Valacyclovir will not cure herpes and will not prevent you from spreading the virus to other people. However, this medicine can lessen the symptoms of an infection.
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- A: Valtrex (Valacyclovir) is an antiviral drug that slows down the spread of the herpes virus. Valtrex will not cure the herpes virus but Valtrex will lessen the symptoms of the infection. Valtrex is used for the herpes virus which includes genital herpes, cold sores, chicken pox and shingles.
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Medical Teminology Herpes Simplex Virus. Viral infection characterized by clusters of small vesicles filled with clear fluid on raised inflammatory bases onthe skin or mucosa. Causes fever blisters and Keratitis, an inflammation of the ornea, also know as genital herpes.
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acyclovir - oral, Zovirax BRAND NAME(S): Zovirax. Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage. USES: 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.
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Acyclovir 800 mg Tablets (Generic Zovirax) Uses. 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. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks.
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Management of Cold Sores by Prescription ZOVIRAX Cream 5% is indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older). ZOVIRAX Cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any component of the formulation.
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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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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
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Valtrex INDICATIONS. Herpes Zoster Infections: ZOVIRAX (acyclovir) is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes: ZOVIRAX (acyclovir) is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes.Chickenpox: ZOVIRAX (acyclovir) is indicated for the tr eatment of chickenpox (varicella).enital Herpes: ZOVIRAX (acyclovir) is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. Chickenpox: ZOVIRAX (acyclovir) is indicated for the tr eatment of chickenpox (varicella).
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Valtrex Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat infections with: 1  herpes zoster (shingles), 2  herpes simplex genitalis (genital herpes), 3  and herpes labialis (cold sores).
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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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acyclovir - oral, Zovirax Uses. 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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- We report ZIKV infection in Brazil associated with a recent ongoing outbreak in Camagari, Bahia, Brazil, of an illness characterized by maculopapular rash, fever, myalgias/arthralgia, and conjunctivitis. There was maculopapular rash on upper chest and both lower legs, which was minimally itchy and not evanescent. One of the patients developed fever; diffuse arthritis; an erythematous, maculopapular rash; and severe symmetric polyarthritis that persisted more than 5 months post infection.
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Acyclovir 5% Ointment (Generic Zovirax) - 15 g Tube A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.
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- Zovirax (Acyclovir 5%). Zovirax (acyclovir 5%) is a topical ointment that is indicated to treat cold sores in immunocompromised patients. Its anti-viral effect prevents the virus from replicating and spreading to nearby cells which helps reduce the severity of the outbreak.altrex (valacyclovir) is a prescription oral anti-viral medication that is available in 500mg and 1g tablets, and is used to treat cold sores. Valtrex prevents the virus from replicating and spreading to nearby cells which reduces the number of painful blisters and also helps them heal more quickly.
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- MN.AMA@FORSYTHE.STANFORD.EDU. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a ubiquitous human alphaherpesvirus that causes varicella (chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Varicella is a common childhood illness, characterized by fever, viremia, and scattered vesicular lesions of the skin.N.AMA@FORSYTHE.STANFORD.EDU. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a ubiquitous human alphaherpesvirus that causes varicella (chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Varicella is a common childhood illness, characterized by fever, viremia, and scattered vesicular lesions of the skin.
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Genetic Characterization of Zika Virus Strains: Geographic Expansion of the Asian Lineage Zika virus (ZIKV) is a member of the Flaviviridae virus family and the flavivirus genus. In humans, it causes a disease known as Zika fever. It is related to dengue, yellow fever, West Nile and Japanese encephalitis, viruses that are also members of the virus family Flaviviridae.
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- Medical Definition of acyclovir. : a cyclic nucleoside C8H11N5O3 used especially to treat shingles, genital herpes, and chicken pox—see zovirax.
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MEDICATION n (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease. an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms. a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause.
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- Spiramycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat toxoplasmosis and various other infections of soft tissues.
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Popular Shingles Drugs ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include herpes and shingles.
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- Shingles, also known as zoster, herpes zoster, or zona, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters involving a limited area.
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Acyclovir Acyclovir is a generic name and the most popular brand name of acyclovir is Zovirax. Zovirax is a prescription medication and is available in 200mg capsules, 400 and 800mg tablets, 200mg/5ml suspension, 50mg/ml injection, 500 and 1000mg powder for injection and 5% strength ointment.