Synonym for acyclovir ... <drug> An antiviral medication used to treat herpes virus infections. ... Nucleoside analogue (hydroxyethoxymethyl guanine) with antiviral properties, active against both type 1 and 2 herpes virus. Inactive until phosphorylated by specific viral enzyme, thymidine kinase and then blocks replication by inhibiting viral... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(= acyclovir) Nucleoside analogue (hydroxyethoxymethyl-guanine) with antiviral properties; active against both type 1 and 2 herpes virus. Inactive until phosphorylated by specific viral enzyme, thymidine kinase, and then blocks replication.
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