ATC J05 — Antivirals for systemic use
ATC group J05 covers Antivirals for systemic use. 3 of the active ingredients in this catalogue fall into this group, including Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, Oseltamivir.
Active ingredients
- J05AB01AcyclovirNucleoside antiviral
Acyclovir is an oral, topical and parenteral nucleoside antiviral used in adults and children for herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections. It is part of the World Health Organization List of Essential Medicines and remains a foundation of antiviral therapy.
- J05AB11ValacyclovirNucleoside antiviral prodrug
Valacyclovir is an oral nucleoside antiviral prodrug of acyclovir used in adults for herpes simplex, varicella-zoster and cytomegalovirus infections. Its higher oral bioavailability allows less frequent dosing than acyclovir.
- J05AH02OseltamivirNeuraminidase inhibitor
Oseltamivir is an oral neuraminidase inhibitor used in adults and children for the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza A and B. It is most effective when started early in symptomatic infection and is part of pandemic preparedness stockpiles.
Medications
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AcyclovirAcyclovir200mg · 400mg · 800mg -
TamifluOseltamivir30mg · 45mg · 75mg -
ValtrexValacyclovir500mg · 1000mg
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