Dams are built for a number of uses in addition to producing electricity â in fact, only 3 percent of the nationâs 80,000 dams currently generate power. From flood control to recreational activities, dams can help protect, support and improve communities.
acyclovir in Medicine. acyclovir aÂ·cyÂ·cloÂ·vir (Ä-sÄ«'klÅ-vÇr, -klÉ-) n. A synthetic purine nucleoside analog that is derived from guanine and is used topically in the treatment of herpes simplex infections, especially those of the genitals. Also called acycloguanosine.
USES: This medication is used to treat  cold sores / fever blisters  (herpes labialis). It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching). Acyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals.