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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Learning Center
Prescribed Medications
| 1. | acyclovir(Zovirax ) | ||
| 2. | valacyclovir(Valtrex ) | ||
| 3. | famciclovir(Famvir ) | ||
| 4. | capsaicin topical(Capsaicin ) | ||
| 5. | predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) | ||
| 6. | acyclovir injection(Zovirax , Acyclovir Sodium) | ||
| 7. | amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) | ||
| 8. | lidocaine topical(Lidoderm , others...) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
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ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include herpes and shingles. This medicine will not cure herpes.
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ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include herpes and shingles. This medicine will not cure herpes.
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Antiviral; purine nucleoside analog derived from guanine.
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VALACYCLOVIR (val ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include herpes and shingles. This medicine will not cure herpes.
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Antiviral; prodrug of acyclovir, a nucleoside.
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Antiviral; prodrug of penciclovir; nucleoside derived from guanine.
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CAPSAICIN (cap SAY sin) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat pain in muscles or joints.
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Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers, the substance that gives chili and cayenne its heat.
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such a...
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such a...
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.
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Intermediate-acting local anesthetic (amide type).
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