Baadhi ya Dawa za Kupambana na Virusi za Maambukizi ya Virusi vya Herpesi
Medication | Common Uses | Some Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
Acyclovir | Herpes zoster (shingles) | Few serious side effects Rarely, kidney damage Rarely, in people with a weakened immune system, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) |
Cidofovir | Cytomegalovirus infections, including retinitis (infection of the retina of the eye) | Kidney damage |
Famciclovir | Oral and genital herpes Herpes zoster (shingles) | Few serious side effects |
Foscarnet | Kidney damage Genital ulcers (reversible once the medication is stopped) | |
Ganciclovir | Cytomegalovirus infections, including retinitis | Low white blood cell count |
Letermovir | Cytomegalovirus infections in people who have had a bone marrow and renal transplant | Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Swelling of lower legs or hands Cough Headache Fatigue Abdominal pain |
Maribavir | Cytomegalovirus infections that are resistant to other medications | Change in taste (dysgeusia) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea |
Penciclovir (cream) | Few side effects Redness at site of application | |
Trifluridine (eye drops) | Herpes simplex keratitis (infection of the cornea) | Stinging of the eyes Swelling of the eyelids |
Valacyclovir | Herpes zoster (shingles) | Few serious side effects (similar to acyclovir) |
Valganciclovir | Similar to ganciclovir (that is, a low white blood cell count) | |
Vidarabine (as ointment applied to the eyes) | Irritation of the eyes Sensitivity to light |