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Acyclovir is antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. This drug will not get you high. If you overdose, you may have seizures (convulsions), hallucinations, and urinating less than usual or not at all. It would be advisable to only use this drug under a doctor's care, if you have herpes.
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Is acyclovir a sulfa drug family?
Nope. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. Sulfas are antibiotics.
Is acyclovir safe to take with Zyrtec?
is acyclovir compatible with zyrtec
Can you give plasma if taking acyclovir?
No. You can not give plasma if taking acyclovir.
Can acyclovir be considered an antibiotic?
Acyclovir is an anti viral, it does nothing for bacteria. So no, it cannot.
Can men use acyclovir for cold sores?
Men can use acyclovir for cold sores.
Does the contraceptive pill work when taking acyclovir?
No, it will not. Acyclovir is an anti-viral, not an antibiotic, and it will therefore not interfere with your birth control pill.
Can you treat Sinus infections with acyclovir?
No. Acyclovir should not be used to treat a sinus infection. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat herpes. Sinus infections are bacterial and require an antibiotic.
Is acyclovir a cytotoxic drug?
no
What is a Watson 336 for?
acyclovir 800 mg. an antiviral medication. it could be Zovirax, the brand name of acyclovir the generic name.
Acyclovir is an example of a?
antiviral drug
What is the generic name of Zovirax?
acyclovir
Does acyclovir affect the birth control pill?
There are no known drug interactions between acyclovir and the birth control pill, and they are often prescribed together.
