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Acyclovir (Systemic)

Basics

Name

Acyclovir (Systemic)

Pronunciation

(ay SYE kloe veer)

Brand Names: US

  • Zovirax [DSC]

Therapeutic Category

  • Antiviral Agent, Oral
  • Antiviral Agent, Parenteral

Medication Safety Issues

Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

Acyclovir may be confused with famciclovir, ganciclovir, Retrovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir

Zovirax may be confused with Doribax, Valtrex, Zithromax, Zostrix, Zyloprim, Zyvox

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