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Evaluation of oral acyclovir therapy.

C Fletcher, B Bean

    Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Acyclovir is an effective antiviral medication for treating herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus infections. It works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, offering a safe and advanced therapeutic option for patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Pharmacology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Acyclovir is a specific antiviral agent targeting herpesviruses.
    • Its triphosphate form inhibits viral DNA replication and DNA polymerase.
    • Non-infected cells are generally unaffected by acyclovir.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral acyclovir.
    • To assess its role in treating various herpesvirus infections.
    • To highlight its therapeutic advancement in antiviral treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical efficacy assessment of oral acyclovir.
    • Pharmacokinetic analysis including plasma half-life and bioavailability.
    • Evaluation of safety and toxicity profiles at therapeutic doses.

    Main Results:

    • Oral acyclovir effectively inhibits herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, and varicella-zoster virus.
    • It demonstrates efficacy in treating initial, recurrent, and suppressive therapy for genital herpes.
    • Effective for acute herpes zoster in immunocompetent and possibly immunocompromised patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Oral acyclovir is an effective and relatively safe treatment for herpesvirus infections.
    • It represents a significant therapeutic advance in managing herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus.
    • Further roles in Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus infections are not established.

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