Examples of acyclovir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most common course of antiviral medications has been seven to 10 days of acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir, although some studies have suggested that a longer 21-day course may be more effective. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 June 2022 At time, antiviral medicines that help with the herpes family, such as acyclovir or valacyclovir may be prescribed. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 June 2022 Treatment options can include anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications such as prednisone, acyclovir and valacyclovir. — CBS News, 10 June 2022 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, 6 Apr. 2020 Both were treated with an antiviral drug, acyclovir. — Michael Nedelman, CNN, 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, 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, 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, 1 May 2017 See More

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