U.S. Brand Names

• Zovirax®

Medication Safety Issues

Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

• Acyclovir may be confused with ganciclovir, Retrovir®, valACYclovir
• Zovirax® may be confused with Valtrex®, Zithromax®, Zostrix®, Zyloprim®, Zyvox®

International issues:

• Opthavir® [Mexico] may be confused with Optivar® which is a brand name for azelastine in the U.S.

Generic Available

Yes: Excludes cream, ointment

Pharmacologic Categories

• Antiviral Agent
• Antiviral Agent, Topical

Related Terms

• Aciclovir
• ACV
• Acycloguanosine