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.
Your child needs to take the medicine called acyclovir (say: ay-sye-kloe-veer). This information sheet explains what acyclovir does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine. Acyclovir is a type of medicine called an antiviral. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain types of viruses. You may hear acyclovir called by its brand name, ZoviraxÂ®. Acyclovir comes in tablet, suspension and injectable forms.