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Aciclovir

Also known as: Acyclovir

Brand names: SITAVIG XERESE (in combination) ZOVIRAX

Description

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.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
D06BB03
Aciclovir
D Dermatologicals → D06 Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use → D06B Chemotherapeutics for topical use → D06BB Antivirals
J05AB01
Aciclovir
J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J05 Antivirals for systemic use → J05A Direct acting antivirals → J05AB Nucleosides and nucleotides excl. reverse transcriptase inhibitors
S01AD03
Aciclovir
S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01A Antiinfectives → S01AD Antivirals

Related medicines

MPI, EU: SmPC 2015: Zovirax Intravenous injection
MPI, EU: SmPC 2013: Zovirax Eye Ointment
MPI, EU: SmPC 2018: ZOVIRAX Dispersible film-coated tablets
MPI, EU: SmPC 2017: ZOVIRAX Cream

2D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

X4HES1O11F - ACYCLOVIR

CAS Registry Number

59277-89-3 - aciclovir

 
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