acyclovir

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:drug
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DNA-dependent_DNA_polymerase
gptkbp:activities inhibits viral DNA synthesis
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:skincare_product
oral tablet
intravenous injection
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Zovirax
gptkbp:category B
gptkbp:contraindication dehydration
renal impairment
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Gertrude_B._Elion
chickenpox
shingles
cold sores
herpes infections
gptkbp:discovered_by 1970s
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:skincare_product
suspension
powder for injection
gptkbp:duration 5 to 10 days
longer for severe cases
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label acyclovir
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:mycophenolate_mofetil
gptkb:zidovudine
probenecid
gptkbp:is_available_in oral form
topical form
injectable form
gptkbp:is_available_on generic drug
gptkbp:is_effective_against gptkb:HIV
fungal infections
bacterial infections
viral infections other than herpes
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:varicella-zoster_virus
gptkb:herpes_simplex_virus
gptkbp:lifespan 2.5 to 3 hours
gptkbp:rounds renal
gptkbp:side_effect dizziness
headache
nausea
diarrhea
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Person
adults
pregnant women
immunocompromised patients