Acyclovir is an antiviral agent with activity against herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus. Acyclovir inhibits the DNA polymerase of the virus, preventing further proliferation.
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Medicine classification
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification
system as follows:
J
Antiinfectives for systemic use
→
J05
Antivirals for systemic use
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J05A
Direct acting antivirals
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J05AB
Nucleosides and nucleotides excl. reverse transcriptase inhibitors
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Authorization and marketing
This brand name is authorized in the following countries:
Austria