(Acycloguanosine.) A nucleoside analog antiviral drug used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infection, herpes zoster ( shingles; see), and sometimes acute varicella zoster virus (chicken pox). Also known as Zovirax.
an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
a drug used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses
a synthetic nucleoside analog that inhibits replication of human herpes viruses, including VZV
A drug used to treat herpes. A nucleoside analog antiviral drug.
one of three available antiviral drugs that can reduce the severity and duration of a shingles attack if given soon after onset.
an antiviral drug used to treat herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 and varicella-zoster virus infections. When used in combination with AZT, acyclovir has been shown in some studies to prolong survival in persons with HIV disease.
Medicine to prevent/treat infections caused by Herpes simplex virus (cold sores) and zoster virus (chicken pox, shingles).
An anti-viral drug that works against the virus that causes cold sores.
An antiviral drug used in the treatment of herpes simplex virus 1 (fever blisters, cold sores), herpes simplex virus 2 (genital herpes), and herpes zoster (shingles); and used in the suppression of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2. Acyclovir comes in the form of pills, ointment or injection. The drug functions as a nucleoside analog, but must be converted to an active (phosphated) form by the thymidine kinase enzyme produced only by cells infected by certain herpes viruses, including varicella zoster virus (shingles) and herpes simplex-1 and -2. Acyclovir causes few side effects--occasionally nausea, diarrhea or headaches. It is now available in a generic form.
(Brand name: Zovirax) One of a group of antiviral drugs that acts against the herpes viruses, including: Herpes simplex 1 which causes cold sores Herpes simplex 2 which causes genital herpes Varicella-zoster which causes both chickenpox and shingles Epstein-Barr virus which causes infectious mononucleosis Acyclovir inhibits the replication of viral DNA needed to reproduce itself. Virally infected cells absorb more acyclovir than normal cells and convert more of it to an active form which prolongs its antiviral activity where it is most needed. Acyclovir may reduce the severity and duration of a shingles attack if given soon after the onset of symptoms. See the entire definition of Acyclovir
an antiviral prescribed topically or systemically for herpes infection.
A drug used to treat herpes infections.
A drug used in the treatment of viral conditions such as herpes. (See also Zovirax)
A medication that attacks viruses. The brand name is Zovirax.
Nucleoside analog antiviral drug used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infection, herpes zoster (shingles), and sometimes acute varicella zoster virus (chicken pox). Generic name of Zovirax®.
Antiviral drug for treatment of herpes.
An antiviral agent used to prevent or treat cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex infections that may occur when the body is immunosuppressed.