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Main Medicine Class:: Topical anti-infective,Antiviral   

(pen-SICK-low-vihr)

Denavir

Class: Topical anti-infective/Antiviral

Drugs Class ::

 Action Selectively inhibits herpes viral DNA synthesis and replication.

Indications for Drugs ::

 Indications Treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults.

Drug Dose ::

 Route/Dosage

ADULTS: Topical Apply to lesions q 2 hr while awake for 4 days. Start treatment as early as possible, during the prodrome or when lesions first appear.

Contraindication ::

 Contraindications Standard considerations.

Drug Precautions ::

 Precautions

Pregnancy: Category B. Lactation: Undetermined. Children: Safety and efficacy not established. Elderly: Side effect profile similar to younger patients.

Drug Side Effects ::

 Adverse Reactions

DERM: Application site reaction.

Drug Mode of Action ::  

 Action Selectively inhibits herpes viral DNA synthesis and replication.

Drug Interactions ::

 Interactions None well documented.

Drug Assesment ::

 Assessment/Interventions

• Assess lesions prior to and daily during therapy.
• Report any local reaction to physician.

Drug Storage/Management ::

 Administration/Storage

• Available as a topical cream.
• Wash hands before and after application.
• Apply small amount using finger cot or glove every 2 hours directly on lesion. Avoid application in or near eyes or mucous membranes.
• Store at room temperature (59° to 86°F). Do not freeze.

Drug Notes ::

 Patient/Family Education

• Obtain patient history, including drug history and any known allergies.
• Instruct patient to begin treatment as soon as possible, during the prodrome, or as soon as lesions appear.
• Advise patient to apply the medication exactly as directed and to only apply to lesions on the face and lips.
• Advise patient to avoid applying cream to mucous membranes, within or near eyes.
• Advise patient to wash hands before and after applying cream.
• Advise patient to discontinue use and notify physician if local irritation develops.
• Advise the patient that the use of additional otc creams or ointments may delay the healing process or even spread the disease.
• Instruct the patient to notify the physician if the symptoms do not improve in 7 days of topical therapy.
• Instruct the patient to apply sufficient ointment to cover all lesions every 2 hours while awake.
• Advise the patient to use a finger cot or glove when applying the ointment to prevent the spread of virus.

Disclaimer ::

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