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2. Microbicides for sexually transmitted infections - Wikipedia

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   VivaGel is a sexual lubricant with antiviral properties manufactured by Australian pharmaceutical company Starpharma. The active ingredient is a nanoscale dendrimeric molecule (which binds to viruses and prevents them from affecting an organism's cells). [ 10 ]

3. Genital herpes - Wikipedia

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   Acyclovir is an antiviral medication and reduces the pain and the number of lesions in the initial case of genital herpes. Furthermore, it decreases the frequency and severity of recurrent infections. It comes in capsules, tablets, and ointment. However, topical ointment with acyclovir is discouraged since it offers minimal clinical benefits.

4. Idoxuridine - Wikipedia

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   Idoxuridine is an anti-herpesvirus antiviral drug. It is a nucleoside analogue, a modified form of deoxyuridine, similar enough to be incorporated into viral DNA replication, but the iodine atom added to the uracil component blocks base pairing. It is used only topically due to cardiotoxicity. It was synthesized by William Prusoff in the late ...

5. List of antiviral drugs - Wikipedia

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   List of Antiviral Drugs Antiviral Use Manufacturer Component Type Year approved Abacavir: HIV: ViiV Healthcare: Nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) 1998 Acyclovir (Aciclovir) Herpes Simplex, chickenpox, [2] varicella zoster virus: GSK: guanosine analogue RTI 1981 Adefovir: Hepatitis B [3] Gilead Sciences RTI 2002 , 2003 ...

6. Podophyllotoxin - Wikipedia

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   Podophyllotoxin cream is commonly prescribed as a potent topical antiviral. [11] It is used for the treatment of HPV infections with external warts as well as molluscum contagisum infections. [11] 0.5% PPT cream is prescribed for twice daily applications for 3 days followed by 4 days with no application, this weekly cycle is repeated for 4 ...

7. Antiviral drug - Wikipedia

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   The first successful antiviral, aciclovir, is a nucleoside analogue, and is effective against herpesvirus infections. The first antiviral drug to be approved for treating HIV, zidovudine (AZT), is also a nucleoside analogue. An improved knowledge of the action of reverse transcriptase has led to better nucleoside analogues to treat HIV infections.

8. How to Get Rid of That Painful, Annoying Pimple on Your Lip - AOL

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   Pimples are a bacterial infection, while cold sores are a virus, says Dr. Koo. ... Cold sores require an antiviral medication, like an antiviral ointment, to help shorten the duration of the cold ...

9. Aciclovir - Wikipedia

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   Aciclovir, also known as acyclovir, [4] is an antiviral medication. [5] It is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, chickenpox, and shingles. [6] Other uses include prevention of cytomegalovirus infections following transplant and severe complications of Epstein–Barr virus infection.