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- noun A
guanine analogue antiviral drug used (mostlytopically ) for the treatment ofherpesvirus infections.
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Examples
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Products based on antiviral substances such as aciclovir, penciclovir, famciclovir and valaciclovir are the most commonly used treatment options.
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Tomicic M, Klocking R, Wutzler P, Kaina B (2000) Cytogenetic genotoxicity of anti-herpes purine nucleoside analogues in CHO cells expressing the thymidine kinase gene of herpes simplex virus type 1: comparison of ganciclovir, penciclovir and aciclovir.
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Donna N. Douglas et al. 2010
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During his career, he has played a major role in the development of antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones), vaccines (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B), antivirals (famciclovir, penciclovir, pleconaril), and topical antimicrobials (Bactoban).
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The ointments are penciclovir (Denavir) or acyclovir cream.
unknown title 2009
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Most creams contain either acyclovir or penciclovir (Zovirax, Soothelip).
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Most creams contain either acyclovir or penciclovir (Zovirax, Soothelip).
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