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Acyclovir

Used for: Herpes Zoster Infections : Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes : Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. Chickenpox : Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella).

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Antiviral nucleoside analog Infectious disease ID 33

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Herpes Zoster Infections : Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes : Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. Chickenpox : Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella).

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Active Ingredient

acyclovir

Chemical Name

acyclovir

Common Brands

Zovirax, Acyclovir

Generic / Alternate Names

acyclovir tablets, acyclovir cream, ACYCLOVIR

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Hepatitis B

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Digestive / liver common use

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Hepatitis C

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Digestive / liver common use

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HIV

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Infectious disease common use

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Herpes

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Infectious disease common use

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COVID-19

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Respiratory common use

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Influenza

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Respiratory common use

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Cold Sores

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Skin / dermatology common use

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Shingles

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Skin / dermatology common use

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Body aches

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

General / systemic symptom context

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Chills

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

General / systemic symptom context

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Fatigue

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

General / systemic symptom context

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Fever

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

General / systemic symptom context

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Sore throat

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Pain symptom context

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Blister

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Skin / hair / nails symptom context

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Cold sores

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

Skin / hair / nails symptom context

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Rash

Commonly used for selected viral infections depending on virus, timing, formulation, and indication.

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