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What is the mechanism of action of natamycin in treating corneal fungal infections?
What is the mechanism of action of natamycin in treating corneal fungal infections?
Which antifungal drug is specifically mentioned as the only topical drug for fungal infections?
Which antifungal drug is specifically mentioned as the only topical drug for fungal infections?
What is the main adverse effect associated with the use of natamycin in eye infections?
What is the main adverse effect associated with the use of natamycin in eye infections?
Which antifungal medication is a derivative of fluconazole?
Which antifungal medication is a derivative of fluconazole?
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What is the broad-spectrum microbicide mentioned in the text with poorly understood antimicrobial mechanisms?
What is the broad-spectrum microbicide mentioned in the text with poorly understood antimicrobial mechanisms?
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What is the mechanism of action of guanosine analog in treating viral infections?
What is the mechanism of action of guanosine analog in treating viral infections?
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Which antiviral medication has a prodrug that is rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and converted to penciclovir?
Which antiviral medication has a prodrug that is rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and converted to penciclovir?
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What is the off-label use of acyclovir in bell palsy treatment?
What is the off-label use of acyclovir in bell palsy treatment?
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What adverse effect is commonly associated with antiviral eye treatments?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with antiviral eye treatments?
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Which antiviral drug is known for causing corneal defects as an adverse effect?
Which antiviral drug is known for causing corneal defects as an adverse effect?
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What dosage regimen is recommended for the treatment of HSV keratitis with Ganciclovir?
What dosage regimen is recommended for the treatment of HSV keratitis with Ganciclovir?
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Which antiviral medication has the highest bioavailability as a prodrug of acyclovir?
Which antiviral medication has the highest bioavailability as a prodrug of acyclovir?
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What is the main action of trifluridine (Viroptic) in treating viral infections?
What is the main action of trifluridine (Viroptic) in treating viral infections?
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What is the appropriate dosage for Bell's Palsy treatment with Valacyclovir?
What is the appropriate dosage for Bell's Palsy treatment with Valacyclovir?
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Which antiviral drug should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment and dehydration?
Which antiviral drug should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment and dehydration?
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Which antiviral medication works as a prodrug rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and converted to penciclovir?
Which antiviral medication works as a prodrug rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and converted to penciclovir?
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What is the main adverse effect associated with the use of trifluridine (Viroptic) in treating viral infections?
What is the main adverse effect associated with the use of trifluridine (Viroptic) in treating viral infections?
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Which antiviral drug should be used cautiously in patients with renal impairment and dehydration?
Which antiviral drug should be used cautiously in patients with renal impairment and dehydration?
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What is the broad-spectrum microbicide mentioned in the text with poorly understood antimicrobial mechanisms?
What is the broad-spectrum microbicide mentioned in the text with poorly understood antimicrobial mechanisms?
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Which antiviral medication has the highest bioavailability as a prodrug of acyclovir?
Which antiviral medication has the highest bioavailability as a prodrug of acyclovir?
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What dosage regimen is recommended for the treatment of Bell's Palsy with Valacyclovir?
What dosage regimen is recommended for the treatment of Bell's Palsy with Valacyclovir?
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Which antiviral medication causes corneal defects as an adverse effect during treatment?
Which antiviral medication causes corneal defects as an adverse effect during treatment?
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What is the main action of acyclovir in treating viral infections?
What is the main action of acyclovir in treating viral infections?
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What is the off-label use of valacyclovir mentioned in the text?
What is the off-label use of valacyclovir mentioned in the text?
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Which antiviral medication is known for causing neurotoxicity as an adverse effect?
Which antiviral medication is known for causing neurotoxicity as an adverse effect?
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Which antiviral medication has a differentiating mechanism of action due to an added hydroxymethyl group compared to Acyclovir?
Which antiviral medication has a differentiating mechanism of action due to an added hydroxymethyl group compared to Acyclovir?
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Which antiviral drug should be used with caution in patients with bone marrow depression and hypoplasia?
Which antiviral drug should be used with caution in patients with bone marrow depression and hypoplasia?
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What is the appropriate dosage regimen for Valacyclovir in treating Bell's Palsy within 72 hours of symptom onset?
What is the appropriate dosage regimen for Valacyclovir in treating Bell's Palsy within 72 hours of symptom onset?
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Which antiviral medication is known for causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache as adverse effects?
Which antiviral medication is known for causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache as adverse effects?
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In HSV keratitis prophylaxis, what is the dosage recommendation for Acyclovir?
In HSV keratitis prophylaxis, what is the dosage recommendation for Acyclovir?
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Which antiviral eye treatment is specifically mentioned as being discontinued?
Which antiviral eye treatment is specifically mentioned as being discontinued?
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What is the primary distinguishing factor for Vidarabine (Vira-A) among other antiviral medications mentioned?
What is the primary distinguishing factor for Vidarabine (Vira-A) among other antiviral medications mentioned?
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'Thymidine analogs' are primarily known to inhibit which enzyme to prevent DNA synthesis in virus-infected and normal host cells?
'Thymidine analogs' are primarily known to inhibit which enzyme to prevent DNA synthesis in virus-infected and normal host cells?
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What distinguishes Guanosine analogs in terms of their effect on viral DNA replication?
What distinguishes Guanosine analogs in terms of their effect on viral DNA replication?
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'Bell Palsy' treatment with which antiviral medication involves the additional use of steroids for new onset cases within 72 hours?
'Bell Palsy' treatment with which antiviral medication involves the additional use of steroids for new onset cases within 72 hours?
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