Famvir Action Mechanism This famciclovir containing medication takes a toll on the varicella zoster virus (VZV) herpes infection as well as both types of herpes simplex virus (HSV) by competitively inhibiting the enzyme DNA polymerase through the formation of penciclovir tri phosphate. This action results in impeding the synthesis of DNA and th..

Valtrex Action Mechanism Valtrex is an oral medication that when consumed gets easily absorbed by the blood and through a series of chemical reactions gets converted to acyclovir tri phosphate. This molecule than ceases the replication of the virus, which not only aids in slowing down the progression of the disease but also gradually decreases ..

Zovirax Action Mechanism Zovirax impedes the growth of HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus type 1), HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus type 2) and VZV (Varicella-Zoster Virus) by acting as a synthetic purine analogue. Acyclovir Tri phosphate, which is the end product of a series of reactions results in the hindrance of DNA replication and thereby the growth o..