antivirals

General Use

Acyclovir, docosanol, famciclovir, penciclovir, and valacyclovir are used in the management of herpes virus infections. Acyclovir and valacyclovir are also used in the management of chickenpox. Baloxavir, oseltamivir, peramivir, and zanamivir are used primarily in the prevention and/or treatment of influenza infection. Cidofovir, foscarnet, ganciclovir, letermovir, maribavir, and valganciclovir are used in the prevention and/or treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Molnupiravir, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, and remdesivir are used in the treatment of COVID-19 infection.

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