Antiviral Ophthalmic Ointments for Viral Eye Infections

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Which antiviral drugs are used in ocular infections of viral etiology?

Important advances have been made in antiviral chemotherapy. Nine systemic drugs (vidarabine, aciclovir, famciclovir, valaciclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, cidofovir, foscarnet, and fomivirsen) and four topical agents (idoxuridine, vidarabine, trifluridine, and aciclovir) are exploited in ocular infections of viral etiology.

What are ophthalmic anti-infectives?

Ophthalmic anti-infectives are anti-infectives contained in a product formulated especially to be instilled or applied in the eye or eyes. Ophthalmic anti-infectives include eyedrops, gels or ointments. Anti-infectives are drugs that can either kill an infectious agent or inhibit it from spreading.

What antiviral agents are available for viral eye disease?

This article provides an overview of what antiviral agents are available for these conditions, detailing their regimen and evidence that supports their use. Aciclovir – either as topical eye ointment or systemic tablets – is still the first-line antiviral in the treatment of many viral eye diseases around the world, including here in Nepal.

What should I tell my doctor about Zovirax ophthalmic ointment?

Tell all doctors and pharmacists who are treating you that you are using Zovirax ophthalmic ointment. If you feel that your condition is getting worse rather than better, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor if, for any reason, you have not used Zovirax ophthalmic ointment exactly as prescribed.

What is Zovirax ophthalmic ointment used for?

Zovirax Ophthalmic ointment is used to treat herpes simplex virus infections of the cornea of the eye. If untreated, the infection can damage the cornea and this can lead to permanent loss of vision.

What Is Antiviral Ophthalmic Ointments

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7205172/
2. https://patient.info/medicine/aciclovir-eye-ointment-2
3. https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/zovirax-ophthalmic-ointment
4. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a619029.html
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6. https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/eye-care/a7887/zovirax-eye-ointment-aciclovir/

Antiviral Ophthalmic Ointments Information

1. https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC7205172
2. https://www.tga.gov.au/zovirax-ophthalmic-ointment