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acyclovir Pharm.|eɪˈsaɪkləʊvɪər|
[f. acyclic a. + -o + vir(al DNA) (see viral a.).]
An antiviral drug, 9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)guanine, C8H11N5O3, that is effective against some kinds of herpes.
1979Approved Names 1977 (Brit. Pharmacopœia Comm.) Suppl. v, Acyclovir. 1981Maclean's Mag. 2 Nov. 24 The beauty of acyclovir is that it remains inactive in the body until it comes in contact with a herpes-induced enzyme. The enzyme then activates the drug. 1983New Scientist 10 Mar. 642/1 One of the most publicised of the new anti-viral agents..is acyclovir. 1987Sci. Amer. Apr. 70/3 The special affinity of acyclovir for viral enzymes..leads to potent antiviral action with minimum toxicity to the host cell. |