acyclovir(Zovirax, Sitavig (buccal))
Nucleoside analog antiviral (guanosine)
Pronunciation
/eɪˈsaɪkloʊvɪr/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- acyclovir
- Brand names
- Zovirax, Sitavig (buccal)
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside analog antiviral (guanosine)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take all doses on time; start as soon as symptoms begin.
- Drink plenty of water to protect kidneys.
- Suppression therapy reduces transmission risk but does not eliminate it.
- IV must be infused over at least 1 hour to prevent crystal nephropathy.
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Sources
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