Valacyclovir (By mouth) val-ay-SYE-kloe-vir Treats herpes virus infections, including shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes. This medicine will not cure herpes, but…
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Brand names include Novaplus Acyclovir Sodium, PremierPro RX Acyclovir Sodium Other forms Between cheek and gum, By mouth, On the skin, On…
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Brand names include Zovirax Other forms Between cheek and gum, By injection, On the skin, On the skin Drug classes About this…
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Xeljanz (see Tofacitinib (Oral route))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Tofacitinib (By mouth) toe-fa-SYE-ti-nib Treats rheumatoid arthritis. Drug classes Antirheumatic, Musculoskeletal Agent (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of This Medicine…
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Brand names include Zovirax Other forms Between cheek and gum, By injection, On the skin, On the skin Drug classes About this…
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Zostavax (see Varicella Virus Vaccine (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Varicella Virus Vaccine (By injection) var-i-SEL-a VYE-rus VAX-een Varivax® prevents chicken pox (varicella virus). Zostavax® prevents shingles (herpes zoster virus). Drug classes…
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Zostrix (see Capsaicin (On the skin))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Capsaicin (On the skin) kap-SAY-sin Helps relieve muscle, joint, and nerve pain. Drug classes Analgesic, Neuropathic Pain Agent (About this – PubMed…
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ACAM2000 (see Smallpox Vaccine (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Smallpox Vaccine (By injection) SMAWL-pox VAX-een Prevents infections caused by smallpox. Drug classes Vaccine (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of…