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penciclovir

 [pen-si´klo-vir]
a compound that inhibits viral DNA synthesis in herpesviruses 1 and 2, used in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis; applied topically.

penciclovir

Infectious disease An antiviral cream used for oral herpes. See Acyclovir, Herpes.

penciclovir

A NUCLEOSIDE ANALOGUE drug used to treat cold sores (herpes simplex infection) of the lips. A brand name is Vectavir.
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It is also important to investigate whether other treatments for HSV-1, such as penciclovir, can be incorporated into controlled release vehicles created using the VASE method.
Volatile Acid-Solvent Evaporation (VASE): Molecularly Homogeneous Distribution of Acyclovir in a Bioerodable Polymer Matrix for Long-Term Treatment of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 Infections
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It is absorbed in the intestine for conversion to its active form penciclovir. All three nucleoside analogs can be used for herpes simplex treatment.
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Susceptibilities of herpes simplex viruses to penciclovir and acyclovir in eight cell lines.
In vitro study of the effect of a probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus rhamnosus against herpes simplex virus type 1
Famciclovir is a prodrug that is converted in vivo to penciclovir, the active antiviral agent.
Drugs, pregnancy, and lactation: treatment of genital herpes simplex
penciclovir, valaciclovir, famciclovir, and ganciclovir and others) have been approved for treatment of HSV-1 infections worldwide (Galasso et al., 1997; Leung and Sacks, 2000; Brady and Bernstein, 2004).
Activity investigation of pinostrobin towards herpes simplex virus-1 as determined by atomic force microscopy
Denavir (1% penciclovir cream) is a highly selective and potent topical antiviral treatment indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
New American Therapeutics acquires US rights for antiviral drug Denavir
During his career, he has played a major role in the development of antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones), vaccines (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B), antivirals (famciclovir, penciclovir, pleconaril), and topical antimicrobials (Bactoban).
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Prescription and over-the-counter topical antivirals, such as docosanol, acyclovir, and penciclovir, speed healing by about half a day.
Nanoparticle emulsion speeds cold sore healing
The patent was directed to a herpes drug called famciclovir which is converted into penciclovir in the body.
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