acyclovir

acy·clo·vir | \ (ˌ)ā-ˈsī-klō-ˌvir

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Definition of acyclovir

: a cyclic synthetic nucleoside C₈H₁₁N₅O₃ used especially to treat the symptoms of chicken pox, shingles, and the genital form of herpes simplex

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Recent Examples on the Web Yes, but some antiviral medications, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir, may require patients to wait 48 hours after their last dose before donating blood. — Claire Gillespie, Health.com, "Your Guide to Donating Blood During Coronavirus: Who Can Donate, Where to Go, and How Often You Can Help," 6 Apr. 2020 Both were treated with an antiviral drug, acyclovir. — Michael Nedelman, CNN, "Chickenpox vaccine reactivates in two boys, causing rare meningitis," 27 Nov. 2019 Instead, talk to your doctor about treating oral or genital herpes outbreaks with prescription antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir, Dr. Finney says. — Krissy Brady, SELF, "What Tea Tree Oil Can and Can’t Do for Your Skin," 4 Oct. 2018 Instead, talk to your doctor about treating oral or genital herpes outbreaks with prescription antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir, Dr. Finney says. — Krissy Brady, SELF, "What Tea Tree Oil Can and Can’t Do for Your Skin," 4 Oct. 2018 Prescription antiviral medicines, including acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir, are not cures for shingles, but these drugs can weaken the virus, reduce pain, expedite healing, and stave off complications. — Health.com, "What Is Shingles?," 1 May 2017

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“Acyclovir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acyclovir. Accessed 10 Jul. 2020.

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