Acyclovir is a nucleotide analog antiviral used to treat herpes simplex, _Varicella zoster_, herpes zoster, herpes labialis, and acute herpetic keratitis[L7303,L7315,L7318,L7321,L7324,L7327]. Acyclovir is generally used first line in the treatment of these viruses and some products are indicated for patients as young as 6 years old.[L7321] Acyclovir was granted FDA approval on 29 March 1982.[L7318]
Synonyms
Aciclovirum
Acyclovir
Aciclovir
Acycloguanosine
Acyclovir sodium
Brand Names
Acyclovir-400
Mylan-acyclovir
Ntp-acyclovir
Teva-acyclovir
Acyclovir-800
Alti-acyclovir - Tab 200mg
Zovirax Cap 200mg
Taro-acyclovir
Zovirax 800
Zovirax 400
Acyclovix
Xerese
Acyclovir Sodium Injection
Apo-acyclovir
Acyclovir Sodium for Injection
Sitavig
Alti-acyclovir - 800mg
Acyclovir-200
Zovirax Tab 200mg
Acyclovir
Mint-acyclovir
Zovirax
LidoVir
Acyclovir Sodium
Apo-acyclovir Ointment
Alti-acyclovir - 400mg
Ratio-acyclovir
Acyclovir suspension
Indication
An acyclovir topical cream is indicated to treat recurrent herpes labialis in immunocompetent patients 12 years and older.[L7303] Acyclovir oral tablets, capsules, and suspensions are indicated to treat herpes zoster, genital herpes, and chickenpox.[L7315] An acyclovir topical ointment is indicated to treat initial genital herpes and limited non-life-threatening mucocutaneous herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients.[L7318] An acyclovir cream with hydrocortisone is indicated to treat recurrent herpes labialis, and shortening lesion healing time in patients 6 years and older.[L7321] An acyclovir buccal tablet is indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis.[L7324] An acyclovir ophthalmic ointment is indicated to treat acute herpetic keratitis.[L7327]
Categories
Acyclovir and prodrug
Anti-Infective Agents
Antiinfectives for Systemic Use
Antiviral Agents
Antivirals for Systemic Use
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Substrates
Cytochrome P-450 Substrates
Dermatologicals
Direct Acting Antivirals
Drugs that are Mainly Renally Excreted
Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Herpes Zoster Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Herpesvirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
MATE 1 Substrates
MATE 2 Substrates
MATE substrates
Nephrotoxic agents
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Nucleosides and Nucleotides
Nucleosides and Nucleotides Excl. Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
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