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.
ZOVIRAX is the brand name for acyclovir, a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpes viruses. ZOVIRAX Ointment 5% is a formulation for topical administration. Each gram of ZOVIRAX Ointment 5% contains 50 mg of acyclovir in a polyethylene glycol (PEG) base. Acyclovir is a white, crystalline powder with the molecular formula C8H11N5O3 and a molecular weight of 225.