General Use

Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir are used in the management of herpes virus infections. Acyclovir also is used in the management of chickenpox. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are used primarily in the prevention of influenza A viral infections. Cidofovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, and foscarnet are used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Vidarabine is used only to treat ophthalmic viral infections. Penciclovir and docosanol are used in the treatment and prevention of oral-facial herpes simplex.

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