Acyclovir

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

zovirax

Broader Terms

antiviral agent, nucleoside analog

Related Terms

valacyclovir

Scope Note

9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl) guanine; acts against herpesviruses by inhibiting the viral DNA polymerase.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Topical acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin, mucous membranes, and genitals (sex organs).
• Acyclovir is a white, crystalline powder with the molecular formula C8H11N5O3 and a molecular weight of 225.
• Acyclovir is an antiviral drug which acts against the Herpes viruses, including herpes simplex 1 and 2 (cold sores and genital herpes), varicella-zoster (shingles and chicken pox), and the Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis).
• What is acyclovir? • Acyclovir is an antiviral drug.
• Acyclovir is prescribed as a cream or ointment (topical use), oral tablets, or intravenous liquid to relieve pain, speed recovery, and prevent viral shedding.

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