| Drug Name: | Flurocidine |
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| Drug Class: | Antiviral |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits viral DNA synthesis by incorporating into the viral DNA chain and terminating its elongation
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| Use: | - Treatment of herpes simplex virus infections
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to flurocidine or any component of the formulation
- Pregnancy and lactation
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| Specialty: | - Infectious Disease
- Dermatology
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