Acyclovir

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Therapeutic Usage of Acyclovir

Immune System

 Acyclovir is commonly prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of the various Herpes Viruses:

 Acyclovir (when used promptly after the appearance of the typical blisters or other symptoms of Herpes Viruses) reduces the duration of Herpes attacks, alleviates the Pain of Herpes attacks and accelerates the healing of Herpes lesions.

 Acyclovir reduces the quantity of infectious Herpes Simplex Virus released from Herpes lesions.

 Acyclovir achieves Herpes Virus symptom minimization by inhibiting the synthesis of Viral DNA within the Herpes Virus.

 Acyclovir is effective against Herpes Simplex Virus Type I, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 and (to a lesser extent) the Herpes Zoster Virus (the cause of Shingles).

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