Acyclovir (Acycloguanosine)

Acyclovir (acycloguanosine) is a synthetic purine nucleoside analog and is used as an antiviral medication for the treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV), shingles, and chickenpox.

Synonyms: acycloguanosine, ACV, Zovirax, 9-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]guanine