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Avirax is a herpes viruses agent which is a kind of anti-viral drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Herpes viruses drug

Brands

Zovirax • Cyclivex • Beta-vira • Acitab-200 • Acitop • Activir • Acyrax • Lovire

Generic Drug

Acyclovir

Side Effects

Common

Scaling skin
Itchy rash
Confusion
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Dry or cracking skin
Malaise
Headache
Joint pains
Itching or burning
Irritation at injection site
Lethargy
Burning sensation
Agitation
Red skin
Skin redness or irritation
Rash
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Hallucinations

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Can you prescribe me ACYCLOVIR?

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Can acyclovir have any other use besides treating herpes?

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