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Acyclovir (Zovirax)

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Created: January 20, 2007

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A nucleoside analog antiviral drug used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infection, herpes zoster (shingles), and sometimes acute varicella zoster virus (chicken pox).

Also Known As:
Zovirax
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