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What is the Generic Name Acyclovir
**What is the Trade Name for Acyclovir** Zovirax
**What is the Indication for Acyclovir** Genital herpes, herpes zoster, chicken pox
**What is the Action of Acyclovir** Interferes with viral DNA synthesis
**What is the Therapeutic Class of Acyclovir** Antiviral
**What is the Pharmacologic Class of Acyclovir** Purine analogues
**What are the Nursing Considerations for Acyclovir** * May cause seizures, renal failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura syndrome, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea