Zovirax (Noun)
Meaning
An oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Zovirax to help manage the patient's recurring genital herpes outbreaks.
- Zovirax is an antiviral medication that can reduce the severity of herpes symptoms.
- She was relieved to find that Zovirax significantly reduced the frequency of her herpes episodes.
- The topical cream version of Zovirax was applied directly to the affected area to help soothe the discomfort.
- The patient was advised to take Zovirax regularly to suppress the symptoms of genital herpes.