Acyclovir - Pharmacology Summary • Mechanism of ...

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Acyclovir - Pharmacology Summary



 • Mechanism of Action: Nucleoside analog - selectively inhibits viral replication of HSV

 • Antimicrobial Spectrum of Coverage: HSV, VZV (No efficacy against CMV)

 • Dosing

 • Resistance

 • Toxicity: AKI, Neurotoxicity

 • Prophylaxis: Transplant, Recurrent HSV Keratitis, Recurrent genital HSV



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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