Drug Name: | Aciclovir |
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Drug Class: | Antiviral |
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Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits viral DNA synthesis by competing with deoxyguanosine triphosphate for viral DNA polymerase |
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Use: | - Treatment of herpes simplex virus infections
- Prophylaxis of herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients
- Treatment of varicella-zoster virus infections
- Prophylaxis of varicella-zoster virus infections in immunocompromised patients
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Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to aciclovir or valaciclovir
- Renal impairment
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Specialty: | - Infectious Disease
- Dermatology
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