Acyclovir and Noctiva nasal

• Generic Name: acyclovir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sitavig, Zovirax

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox, as well as varicella (chickenpox), and cytomegalovirus.

Acyclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: desmopressin
• Dosage Forms: spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: DDAVP nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Noctiva, Stimate, DDAVP, Nocdurna

Noctiva is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the pituitary gland. This hormone affects blood pressure, kidney function, and regulating how the body uses water.

Noctiva is used to treat central cranial diabetes insipidus, and increased thirst and urination caused by head surgery or head trauma.

Stimate is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A or von Willebrand's disease Type I.

Noctiva is used to treat excessive night-time urination in adults who are at least 50 years old. Noctiva should not be used to treat night-time bedwetting.

Noctiva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.