Drug details
Avaclyr (acyclovir ophthalmic ointment)
type of Antivirals, Ophthalmic
Avaclyr (acyclovir ophthalmic ointment) is a herpes simplex virus nucleoside analog DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated in the treatment of acute herpetic keratitis (dendritic ulcers) in patients with herpes simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) virus.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing, and
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
The following drugs are related to Avaclyr, either as a replacement or used together:
- Zovirax (acyclovir)
- Zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel)
- Viroptic (trifluridine)
- Valcyte (valganciclovir hcl)