Acyclovir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals
Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral drug effective in the treatment of herpes infection, was approved by the FDA in 1984. Acyclovir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals. Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by viruses. Since its approval, the effects of acyclovir on human pregnancies have not been determined. Acyclovir passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not take this drug without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Zorivax is a brand name for Acyclovir.
Acyclovir works by interfering with the virus developing a resistance ot ACV. Zovirax is still immunogenic in frontier form. Acyclovir is usually prescribed in ointment form for topical application. It is sometimes prescribed in tablet and liquid form and can be administered as an injection in the treatment of severe cases of genital herpes, and it also relieves pain and itching.
Acyclovir is available as a prescription drug and is used most commonly in its oral form to treat genital herpes; it is also used to treat primary varicella (chickenpox) and varicella zoster (shingles). Among users of oral acyclovir in the United States, an estimated 30%-50% are women aged 15-44 years.
Acyclovir drug is usually applied every 3 hours, 6 times a day for 7 days. Follow your doctor's instructions. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight the infection. Acyclovir can prevent herpes simplex outbreaks, which may help people co-infected with HIV and herpes simplex live longer. High dose acyclovir is used to treat hairy leukoplakia, a viral infection that usually shows up on the sides of the tongue.
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