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Acyclovir Nursing Considerations, Side Effects and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Acyclovir

Generic Name: acyclovir
Trade Name: Zovirax
Indication: genital herpes, herpes zoster, chicken pox
Action: interferes with viral DNA synthesis
Therapeutic Class antiviral Pharmacologic Class purine analogues Nursing Considerations
 may cause seizures, renal failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura syndrome, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea
 monitor renal panel during administration
 assess lesions
 instruct patient to use proper protection during sexual intercourse

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