(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 v [..]

A substance used to prevent or treat cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex infections that may occur when the body is immunosuppressed. It belongs to the family of drugs called antivirals.

(n) an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms

A Guanosine analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.

A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.

A substance used to prevent or treat cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex infections that may occur when the body is immunosuppressed. It belongs to the family of drugs called antivirals.

a medication that inhibits replication of human herpes viruses, including VZV; available for oral and intravenous administration

<drug> An antiviral medication used to treat herpes virus infections. Nucleoside analogue (hydroxyethoxymethyl guanine) with antiviral properties, active against both type 1 and 2 herpes virus. Inactive until phosphorylated by specific viral enzyme, thymidine kinase and then blocks replication by inhibiting viral DNA synthesis. (11 Nov 1997)

A drug used to treat herpes. A nucleoside analog antiviral drug.

A drug used to treat viral infections. Also known as Zovirax.

An antiviral drug used to treat herpes, including genital herpes. It is an ointment for treating herpes of the eye and other types of herpes. Acyclovir does not work on other viral infections.